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All Things Fiero => General Fiero Discussion => Topic started by: PK on April 27, 2019, 12:37:33 pm

Title: Steering Rack Finish
Post by: PK on April 27, 2019, 12:37:33 pm

1986 V6

My steering rack is mechanically spot on but aesthetically not so good. This is mostly due to the body of the rack which I painted black about 16 years ago.

I have had a delve through Google pictures and it looks like the standard finish is silver?  Is this silver paint or just the unpainted metal?  I am tempted to clean it all up and just leave it bare but with a coat of acf50 to protect.

Title: Re: Steering Rack Finish
Post by: Fierofool on April 27, 2019, 04:27:55 pm

I've never seen a new one, but all the others have weathered and look like they were originally bare metal.  You might clean it really good and coat it with a clear epoxy or other durable finish. 

Title: Re: Steering Rack Finish
Post by: PK on April 27, 2019, 05:48:48 pm

Thanks for info FF.  Think I will go with that as the plan.

Cheers
PK

Title: Re: Steering Rack Finish
Post by: GTRS Fiero on August 01, 2019, 07:57:42 am

How did this turn out?

Title: Re: Steering Rack Finish
Post by: PK on August 01, 2019, 01:12:10 pm

I cleaned it up and then coated in acf 50.  Looks good.

I also have wheels now and hopefully centre caps by tomorrow.  Then MOT test when time permits and the road!

I already have a full list of Fiero jobs for the winter.

Title: Re: Steering Rack Finish
Post by: GTRS Fiero on August 01, 2019, 06:44:28 pm

Thinking of doing something similar with mine.