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Old 9th August 2019, 06:10   #11
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I too have used POR15, great stuff even better if used with their primers.
Used it first an my old classic 80's 32' Airstream Motorhome on the under trays that get all the road dirt and spray. They survived 12 years of UK weather dirt and ice, the metal just goes on and shines after a wipe!
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Old 9th August 2019, 07:14   #12
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if the car outlasts the new arms, the new bolts will probably not be rusted and seized when you come to replace the arms again.

That assumes that the arms will still be available in 10 years time
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Old 9th August 2019, 13:34   #13
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That assumes that the arms will still be available in 10 years time
They will, don't worry.
More on that shortly, but I wouldn't panic.

Also, for anyone concerned with longevity - we offer a 5 year warranty on these arms with no quibble (vs 1 year elsewhere); they come in around £114 per side with the FORUM5 discount code used.
Your own coatings / protection etc won't affect this either.
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POR 15 is the product you need if you want to protect stuff like this, goes rock hard after a few days. I don't know what is in it but once the tin is open make sure you use it all as even with the lid back on the remaining paint will go off in a few days.
What's the coverage like? This website says a 473ml tin will do 4.5 sq.m - https://www.frost.co.uk/por15-semi-g...SABEgKBB_D_BwE.
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Regardless of the quality (or lack therein) of the paint on the Indian arms, there are various other factors at play that would prevent me from ever fitting these components out of the box.

It has been covered on countless occasions, but they simply are poor quality end of story.

However if they are the only option to be fitted, have them sandblasted and paint them inside and out with a quality zinc based anti rust paint, followed by the outer coat of your preferred wet paint system, not powder coat, and finally before fitting, a coating of cavity wax.

I've seen these red rusty after less than two years fitted to the car, and compared to the original arms, they're fairly poor in all respects.

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Old 9th August 2019, 16:41   #17
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.....However if they are the only option to be fitted, have them sandblasted and paint them inside and out with a quality zinc based anti rust paint, followed by the outer coat of your preferred wet paint system, not powder coat, and finally before fitting, a coating of cavity wax. .....

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Any particular zinc based anti rust paint you'd recommend?
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Any particular zinc based anti rust paint you'd recommend?
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Old 10th August 2019, 18:24   #19
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I just waxoyled inside and out. I certainly agree they are rubbish quality and I am willing to bet they would not pass the original endurance tests.
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Thanks Brian - I ordered this in the end though, due to the faster delivery. It's probably pretty much the same stuff though.
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