Corky's plate is here!

jonytom · September 21, 2005, 20:10

Corky's plate arrived from the US today (hooray). Apparently it was the last GB on Spyderchat for these (phew). Can't wait to fit it and see what difference it makes to the handling.

Anyone painted theirs? What did you use? Corky was going to powdercoat it before shipping, but had "a few problems".

Anonymous · September 21, 2005, 23:53

Posts on Spyderchat have mentioned truck bedliner paint, but I just did mine in a Rustoleum Black. As I won't be driving during the winter months (lots of snow and salt here in Michigan), I'm not really worried about corrosion + Corky stated he's experienced very little corrosion after years of use. I fitted mine today and immediately noticed a stiffening of the chassis and less rattling of the soft top against the latch. Installation was about 10 minutes after I got the car on the hoist, the right tools and "re-clipped" the hoses. So far, I'm very pleased.

Tem · September 22, 2005, 05:34

Quote from: "drobbs"I'm not really worried about corrosion + Corky stated he's experienced very little corrosion after years of use.

Isn't it aluminum? That doesn't really corrode, not like iron anyway. The surface won't stay shiny, but turns matt, but that's about it. Since you can't really see it, unless you flip the car, it shouldn't matter s8)

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For comparison, we have aluminum engine without any paint or coating and I don't think anyone has seen theirs rust, have they?

heathstimpson · September 22, 2005, 05:49

Quote from: "Tem"
Quote from: "drobbs"I'm not really worried about corrosion + Corky stated he's experienced very little corrosion after years of use.

Isn't it aluminum? That doesn't really corrode, not like iron anyway. The surface won't stay shiny, but turns matt, but that's about it. Since you can't really see it, unless you flip the car, it shouldn't matter s8) s8)

For comparison, we have aluminum engine without any paint or coating and I don't think anyone has seen theirs rust, have they?

They are made from Ali and I have left mine uncoated.

jonytom · September 22, 2005, 19:40

Thanks everyone.

I live near to the highest town in England - Consett. We see quite a bit of snow here, but nothing compared to Michigan and Finland!!!!

Will skip the painting and fit this weekend.

Anonymous · September 22, 2005, 23:18

Corky lives in northern Ohio and they probably put almost as much salt on the roads as we do in Michigan. And although aluminum won't corrode like steel, it still oxidizes and looses it's original finish. I think Corky stated he bead blasted the finished plates. And yes, it is under the car which no-one will see unless you flip, but that isn't the point...... you always want to be prepared just in case. Image is (almost) everything!Plus, don't you want your mechanic to be impressed? s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

jonytom · September 24, 2005, 15:50

Just fitted this afternoon. Amazing! All the positive things that have already been said about this are spot on, particularly the improved feedback from the car.

Anonymous · September 24, 2005, 16:58

mine was powdercoated by corky, very nice. Glad you like it, it makes a fantastic difference.