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Old Apr 24, 2008 | 01:44 PM
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I have recently paint the the motor, trans, and whole front clip of my car and POR15 on the underside.


What color should i do the driveshaft? Grey or Black?
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 02:32 PM
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I wouldn't paint the driveshaft. Uneven paint layers (even single coat thickness)will become a vibratation issue before you know it.
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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i guess the best thing to do is sand it lightly removing the surface rust...
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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Paint it white nascar style lol skippy is right if you paint it id have it rebalanced just in case.
Old Apr 24, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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id just gegrease it and install new u joints and call it done
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