Moog 6308 Coil Springs

**mhm1966** · #1 01-30-2026, 08:31 PM

I have a pair of Moog 6308 front coil springs that I installed not knowing the finish is incorrect for judging. I called Moog and spoke to Rick in tech. I asked him what coating is on the springs and he said a water base air dried black paint. Has anyone tried to remove this coating before you installed the coil springs.

**ALLZS** · #2 01-30-2026, 09:07 PM

is that like power coating

**KevinW** · #3 01-30-2026, 10:39 PM

Try a little mild paint stripper

parkbrau · #4 01-31-2026, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by ALLZS

is that like power coating

I think so. I tried sandblasting my Moog Springs, and it was a no go. That paint was harder than a hooker's heart.

**mhm1966** · #5 01-31-2026, 02:08 PM

So how did you finally remove the coating from the coil springs.

**ALLZS** · #6 01-31-2026, 02:42 PM

i had the same problem there is a power coating company here in town and they have a process of removing the power coating

**Rg69Z** · #7 01-31-2026, 02:43 PM

Take them to any chrome plater and they can dip them and remove it with no problem..

KENNY PASCOE · #8 02-01-2026, 02:44 PM

I believe those springs were dipped in black as I have used them many times . I used a commercial paint stripper to get most of it off . The blast cabinet took care of the rest .

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