Can i paint my driveshaft?
:crazy:Since the driveshaft will be off when I replace the UV's, i was thinking of sainding all that rust off and painting it.
Has anyone done this, or know whats the best approach. I want to do the front and rear shafts. |
No don't do it! It will cause your truck to look better and the universe will implode killing us all! You don't want that on your conscience now do ya? Lol
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maayyybbbeeeeee
i painted more or less half of mine, all I could get to with out moving it. It was pretty funny to watch someone else drive it. |
Yes you can do it, BUT you must paint it a neon color to insure that it stayes balanced.
I suggest Neon green. |
Short answer: No.
Centrifugal forces will cause the paint to come off the driveshaft while in motion due to its high rpms. It'll coat the underside of your truck and the road with whatever color you paint it. |
lol at the responses. yes you can paint it.
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Originally Posted by chainfire
(Post 1638857)
Yes you can do it, BUT you must paint it a neon color to insure that it stayes balanced.
I suggest Neon green.
Originally Posted by Dangerranger01
(Post 1638859)
Short answer: No.
Centrifugal forces will cause the paint to come off the driveshaft while in motion due to its high rpms. It'll coat the underside of your truck and the road with whatever color you paint it. |
dang guys, post an honest answer..lol
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stripe it like a candy cane...that'd be sweet.
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Originally Posted by rolsmojave3
(Post 1639007)
stripe it like a candy cane...that'd be sweet.
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why yes, yes you can.
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why would you think you couldnt paint it is a better question?
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Maybe he is worried about throwing off the balance or something?
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slop some bedliner on it. balance? what balance.
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you cant paint it....too many driveline vibes at cruising speeds.
i have heard that you can take it to a chrome shop or even get it gold plated though! but only cause its perfectly even that way. chrome spraypaint sometimes works, but has alot of downsides to it |
well because the piece that meets the rear diff (UV carrier), i dont think i can paint, and the other side of the drive shaft as well...When i take it off I'll see..
Well thanks for all the laughs...candycane..lol |
The candy cane would make it look like a barber pole.....LOL
Personally, you should paint it Monster green, along with all the undercarriage suspension parts, then slap a Monster drink logo on the back window. Don't forget to also sport the Tap Out ball hat and the muscle tee.....LMAO Oh yeah, have to wear white shades too...... |
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mines painted with POR-15 and ive never had an issue. ive painted lots of DS's and my superlift front shaft came painted. just dont glob it on and you should be fine
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Originally Posted by ranger_1999
(Post 1639233)
well because the piece that meets the rear diff (UV carrier), i dont think i can paint, and the other side of the drive shaft as well...When i take it off I'll see..
Well thanks for all the laughs...candycane..lol |
UV carrier, the part the houses the UV joint, since it has grease in it, and the part where the drive shaft ends and the rear diff begins. I am just worried about paint mixing with the grease and messing up.....
Whats the best paint to use?? |
Originally Posted by 01_ranger_4x4
(Post 1639258)
Other then that, nice undercarriage!! LOL |
Originally Posted by Rolldogg
(Post 1639842)
Get that rust treated on the bottom lip of the rear door. It'll creep up on you pretty fast if not treated.
Other then that, nice undercarriage!! LOL |
Originally Posted by ranger_1999
(Post 1639816)
UV carrier, the part the houses the UV joint, since it has grease in it, and the part where the drive shaft ends and the rear diff begins. I am just worried about paint mixing with the grease and messing up.....
Whats the best paint to use?? |
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