Coil Spring and Driveshaft Paint

[jmcbeth]

At Camaro Nationals this year, I lost points in Legends class for painted coil springs and driveshaft. ('69 z/28).

My options are:

1. Do nothing. Unfortunately, the points are non-trivial. Also, it's bugging me that it's not correct.
2. Remove the paint. Several people have indicated that rust will appear within days.
3. Remove paint, re-paint with clear coat. My experience is that rust will appear, albeit slower than with no clear coat.
4. Remove paint, re-paint with natural looking paint.

I will be removing the coil springs anyway to shorten them a bit.

Several questions:

What have others done?

Is there a paint that the judges will accept? If so, what this the brand and model of paint?

Any other advice?

Thanks.

[sixt9x33rs]

Coat the driveshaft with Boe Shield after you have removed the paint. Re coat it about every 90 days and you should be ok unless you get caught in a downpour.

The springs are a different story. You may have to clear those.