[TR] TR6 suspension rebuild, where to stop the powder coating?

[Dave1massey at cs.com]

In a message dated 11/26/2008 12:46:00 PM Central Standard Time, 
dogzbody1 at yahoo.com writes: 
> I was going to powder coat the front suspension pieces but am wondering if 
> I need to tape over where the bushings go through.  Should these be poly on 
> metal or poly on powder coat on metal?  Bare metal doesn't feel like the right 
> answer but if it is I'd rather know before the powder goes on!  Thanks for 
> any light that you can shed on this mystery.

I just powder coated my TR3 control arms and fitted poly bushes with no 
issues.  The thickness is not of any significance as the poly bushings are a slight 
interference fit anyway.  The trunnion ends with bronze bushings (typical of 
TR3's) are another matter.

> 
> While here, what is the best treatment for the rear trailing arms?  I was 
> going to sandblast to de-stress and either clearcoat or paint.  Can anyone 
> recco a brand/type of paint that has worked for them?

When I did my TR6 I painted my trailing arms with Hammerite Silver.  The 
effect is similar to natural aluminum but with a slick surface that is easier to 
keep clean.  I think someone bought Hammerite (Rustoleum?) as I have not seen 
it in my local Ace for quite a few years.

Dave