Wishbone cap color

[wrndln]

I beadblasted the parts for the radius wishbone ball retainer cups. Should they be painted black or left unpainted. It seems like they should be painted to prevent rusting.
Rusty Nelson

 

[jb-ob]

'Radius, rod ball socket & cap, p4-22 Judging Standards Revised 2011'

 

[JayJay]

'Radius, rod ball socket & cap, p4-22 Judging Standards Revised 2011'

What does it say, for those of us who have misplaced our copies of RG&JS?

 

[jb-ob]

Hint, It could be painted to 'prevent rusting'..... but you'll have to try harder to find the correct finish.

 

[jw hash]

that should be left unpainted. you can put clear on it, to keep it from getting rusty.

 

[jb-ob]

No, his name is 'Rusty'.

 

[wrndln]

Thanks, Jim, JayJay and JW. It appears the sockets and cap are unfinished. Maybe I will spray the socket and cup with clear finish to stop rusting for a while.
Rusty

 

[jb-ob]

Clear probably depends on which type. I'm working on a car with all unfinished hardware now yellow after 30 years. I'm refinishing all in 'Cast Blast' gray over a thin coat of Sem Gray self tech primer.

'your mileage may vary'

 

[Fullraceflathead]

If it was me I would paint it a nice semi gloss black and not worry about it nobody's gonna crawl underneath there and verify it unless you're building a high points restoration who cares!!!

 

[Bob Bidonde]

Paint is not necessary to stop rusting of the cap. Oil leakage will provide lots of anti-rust protection, so leave it bare.

 

[Fullraceflathead]

Exactly when you consider how much oil is gonna be passing through their painting with definitely just an option!!!

 

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

If it was me I would paint it a nice semi gloss black and not worry about it nobody's gonna crawl underneath there and verify it unless you're building a high points restoration who cares!!!

Paint is not necessary to stop rusting of the cap. Oil leakage will provide lots of anti-rust protection, so leave it bare.

Ok Boys, ....you two are assuming a lot into this. First off, Mr. Nelson, myself and quite a few others here generally try to authentically restore. Painting it black does not fit within those guidelines. Additionally, assuming a sufficient quantity of oil from the Rear Main will prevent rusting is a stretch at best. It should be worth noting that Mr. Nelson does have his vehicles judged, so Yes, -there will likely be several crawling underneath his vehicle.