Bolters-
Need the help of your experience. I'm rebuilding my stock bench seat for the '51 AD truck, but am not very experienced in the interior category. I plan to repaint the frame that will show, but wonder if I need to prime the springs. They got a bit rusty as this unit sat out in the weather. I will clean then up with a brush, but should I shoot them? Will that paint just flake off with use?

Please advise-thanks in advance!