Steeda IRS Brace

[Sevensixteen]

With inferior coating, it would almost be nice if Steeda would offer them bare, so the end user can select their color of choice and be able to touch them up much more easily when needed.

I matched the other blue bits !

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[NGOT8R]

I matched the other blue bits !

What prep method did you use and how many coats? Did you sand between coats?

 

[tosha]

Does anyone know if it would help with paint curing to leave my garage at room temperature, which is 86* or would turning on the AC and keeping it cool (around 73*) for the next couple of days would be ideal?

Heat gun is your friend

 

[Sevensixteen]

What prep method did you use and how many coats? Did you sand between coats?

Like yourself I used scotch Brite extreme scrub, 4 coats & no, I didn’t sand between coats.

 

[MrMike]

I matched the other blue bits !

Dude that's a close match to the Ford Performance blue. What paint did you use?

 

[CobaltFilly]

Does it truly matter choosing between the BMR or Steeda IRS Braces? I am considering BMR for the color and cheaper price

 

[NGOT8R]

Like yourself I used scotch Brite extreme scrub, 4 coats & no, I didn’t sand between coats.

Rustoleum 2X or Krylon paint?

 

[MAGS1]

Does it truly matter choosing between the BMR or Steeda IRS Braces? I am considering BMR for the color and cheaper price

Nope, whichever brand you prefer. Mixing and matching doesn’t always work with those two brands though as an FYI for future projects

 

[CobaltFilly]

Nope, whichever brand you prefer. Mixing and matching doesn’t always work with those two brands though as an FYI for future projects

Aha I see. Thank you...perhaps BMR just for those braces and the forwards k-member brace then and steeda everything else...

 

[MAGS1]

Aha I see. Thank you...perhaps BMR just for those braces and the forwards k-member brace then and steeda everything else...

Yeah. Like the Steeda subframe braces and BMR jacking rails don’t fit with each other (and vice versa). Stuff like the dowels and bushing inserts should work but I haven’t tried so I don’t know for sure

 

[Sevensixteen]

Dude that's a close match to the Ford Performance blue. What paint did you use?

Yes, sir. that’s the track handling pack & I was quite impressed too !

 

[GrayMater22]

If you have any understanding of the mustangs irs from an engineering standpoint it is crystal clear that the irs braces that tie to 3 points on each side WILL by far make the most difference in stabilizing the rear, and I did all of my suspension build in order. There is an average of a 1/4” of play between the chassis and subframe on a very high % of mustangs that roll out of the factory, this brace ensures there is almost 0. And that is a fact!

 

[Sevensixteen]

Rustoleum 2X or Krylon paint?

 

[MAGS1]

Yes, please! That would be great! I have one good coat of black on them and will probably end up putting one or two coats of gray on them. The gray is going to be lighter in color than the powder coat, but I’m hoping the black undercoat may help the darken up the gray a bit. I’m no painter, so I‘m not sure if that will or won’t work. I’ll know soon enough though.

Finally remembered to lay under the car this morning and get a pic. Looks to be holding up well so far

 

[NGOT8R]

Finally remembered to lay under the car this morning and get a pic. Looks to be holding up well so far

That’s good to hear! I just went out and sprayed mine with the gray paint today.

Man, this is taking a LONG time! Now it’s wait 2 more days, go back to spot check and correct some areas. The darn tarp blew up onto one end of one of the braces while it was still wet, so I’ll have to try and scuff and touch that up and then it will be 2 more days of waiting before they’re completely cured and can go back on the car.

SMH, I went from replacing a ruptured fuel line, to installing rear drag springs, a drag race sway bar and now, painting subframe braces? I guess that’s what happens when there’s too much down time waiting for parts. I need to get this thing back on the road ASAP!

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