Weld on Sliders - Paint prior or after install?

TheGrendel

Active Member

• Jan 31, 2017

• #1

I'm looking to get some weld sliders for my 2 door. Most come raw steel. Is it better to paint them prior to install and touch up around the welding or have them mounted then painted? What are you guys using for paint or are you going powder coat?

 

GraniteCrystal

New member

• Jan 31, 2017

• #2

Do it prior. Much easier. And make sure to paint inside any logo cutouts as well to prevent rust.

 

Ddays

Hooked

• Jan 31, 2017

• #3

Paint everything but the feet that get welded to the frame. You can spray bomb them and the whole frame area once they're installed. Otherwise you won't be able to paint behind the sliders once they're put on.

 

TheGrendel

Active Member

• Jan 31, 2017

• #4

that's what i figured. thanks.

 

C

Chad

New member

• Jan 31, 2017

• #5

Ddays said:

Paint everything but the feet that get welded to the frame. You can spray bomb them and the whole frame area once they're installed. Otherwise you won't be able to paint behind the sliders once they're put on.

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yes, this.

 

Ddays

Hooked

• Jan 31, 2017

• #6

Also, if you are planning on getting your rails scratched up I wouldn't suggest powder coating. It costs way more and only makes it harder to touch up. I used cheap semi-gloss spray paint. Mike did get scratched to hell and I'm gonna just tape off the Jeep & spray bomb them once it warms back up.