[PeterAllen]

Forgive the pun but a bit of a broad brush request. I will shortly be stripping all of the suspension and drivetrain components from my build in preparation for a final assembly. Some items are standard components from automotive manufactures (cross member, control arms, steering rack, etc) and some are steel items I have fabricated. Some of the one-off and fabricated components have surface rust (CV couplings with threaded holes, etc) due to the duration of the build.

I would appreciate any suggestion on the types of finishes I should consider for all the undercarriage components – e.g. paint (light or dark colour and type); powder coating (light or dark colour); cad plating, etc., or even items which might be left untreated, e.g. diff housing.

It’s not a trailer queen, just something I want to go touring in. Thanks