surface rust on coilovers?

[wikun]

this must be a really noob question but i was wondering if surface rust on coilover springs really matter? i recently took a look at my megan coilovers and i noticed there is significant surface rust on the 2 front coilover springs.. do i need new springs or should i paint over it or is this typical and nothing serious?

[oni jake]

They're Megans. Taking some high exposure shots of rust on springs and calling it art is about the only good thing you will get out of them.

I wouldn't worry about surface rust on the springs, and unless you drive on the beach daily, you probably got a few more years to go (long after your struts are already blown and in the garbage) until rust causes some significant damage to the spring

[reelyfast]

On the springs? shouldn't matter, since its surface rust.
now if it's on the shaft of the coilover itself, then you have a problem..

[wikun]

thanks for the help