In a message dated 4/14/99 8:51:37 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
BDOSS24046@AOL.COM writes:

> I think I recall, that someone on the list said they had their springs
>  re-tempered, and when they got them back, they had a fresh coat of paint on
>  them. Mine came back sandblasted to bare metal. I can't bring myself to
>  replacing them until they have some protection, probably a thin coat of
>  grease would be just as well. I was just wondering if I got the economy
>  refurbishment package... I paid $75.00.
>
You got the right stuff.  I gained 2 inches of ground clearance when I had my
rear springs stretched and re-tempered by Mid-West, and they came back bare.
Paint them before installation to prevent rust, grease won't last.
Roger & Zoe Ann, 87 Synchro Adventurewagen