it probably will be powdercoated.

Just give it a light rub with some 400 sandpaper then undercoat and top coat with some decent spray paint.

Hey Chris, I use the auto paints that can be bought from any auto accessories outlet ie Autobarn, Supercheap.

They come in small (about $13) and large cans (about $18) and when done right is a very durable finish. I have used it many times. I used Killrust on my brakes and rotors and you could get a can of that but i prefer the other for those sorts of jobs.

iOrion;138906 wrote:

I thought the Cusco brackets were anodised?

krapmeister;138966 wrote:

So did I - I even had an anodisers lined up to re-anodise it a different colour. I was a bit surprised to see it was painted - I guess not all Cusco stuff is anodised, particularly lower arm/sway bars I guess.

Cheers for the info Craig - looks like I'll be sanding and spraying.

Out of interest - do you think a paint stripper would remove powdercoating?

No way.

To remove powdercoat it needs to be:

a) chemically stripped
b) returned to a kiln/"oven"

Both procedures can potentially "ruin" unlying metal.