I have rust on the underside of my exhaust pipes and also near the headers.
My bike after 5 years has really never seen rain. The rust came from prior owner, and I can say its also attributed to heat coming from the pipes (moisture)
What's the best way to remove the rust?
Thanks.
I used some PB Blaster and VERY fine steel wool to get the rough stuff off, then used a polishing wheel to shine it up after that. Didn't turn out perfect but looks much better than the rust...
I am also interested in hearing some advice/tips. I have a little rust coming out on the underside of my handlebars and my highway/crash bars. Usually the factory chrome items last a lot longer than some cheaper aftermarket chrome pieces. I have some mirrors from JC Whitney and they rusted up in no time.
I know a guy that used some PB Blaster and VERY fine steel wool to get the rough stuff off, then used a polishing wheel to shine it up after that. Didn't turn out perfect but looks much better than the rust...
I have seen his V65; it is one clean and shiny bike.
Quote from: DG on April 22, 2010, 01:54:25 PM
I know a guy that used some PB Blaster and VERY fine steel wool to get the rough stuff off, then used a polishing wheel to shine it up after that. Didn't turn out perfect but looks much better than the rust...
HAAAAA HA HA HA HA!!!!! Thanks, I needed that!
Curtis
I'm going to try the Mythbusters style Diet Coke with Aluminum Foil to see how that works.
Nothing to lose...but the RUST!
don't forget the before and after pics. ;-) :cool:
Quote from: 1985v45Magna on June 10, 2010, 08:03:01 AM
I'm going to try the Mythbusters style Diet Coke with Aluminum Foil to see how that works.
Nothing to lose...but the RUST!
I actually tried that on a used chrome backrest frame I'd bought a couple years back. Didn't make a noticable difference for me.
Quote from: DG on June 10, 2010, 08:30:35 AM
don't forget the before and after pics. ;-) :cool:
I
seldom see you doing that.
However, I
always do.
:lol:
My statement has validity.
QuoteI seldom see you doing that.
However, I always do.
My statement has validity.
;-) :cool:
Yes, yes it does...
Quote from: 1985v45Magna on June 10, 2010, 08:03:01 AM
I'm going to try the Mythbusters style Diet Coke with Aluminum Foil to see how that works.
Nothing to lose...but the RUST!
Test FAILED...
Did not work at all!