General Rust Treatment Options

[ChrisPaegelow]

Hey guys, this is a general question about taking care of rust.
This isn't a 914 now, but my motorcycle, an '85 Honda Interceptor 500.
But rust is rust I guess! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/chairfall.gif)

Anyway, this is about the only rust on the thing, so it's really the first rust I've ever had to deal with (and it certainly won't be the last (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif) )

So I want to make sure I do everything right!

Here's a picture of the rusty stuff:
(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/BiggieTheSpaceman/Interceptor/Honda_Rust_1.jpg?t=1171126262)

And a close up:
(IMG:http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v341/BiggieTheSpaceman/Interceptor/Honda_Rust_2.jpg?t=1171126629)

So, I want to treat the rust on the center stand there, and on that other thing, which my shop manual calls the 'common collector.' I dunno what else to call it, the exhaust pipes from the engine go in one side and the mufflers come out the other side. Pretty simple. Whatever (IMG:style_emoticons/default/yawn.gif)

So anyhow, I can get both pieces off pretty easily, but from there I don't really know what I'm doing.

My dad has a little sandblaster that I can use, and plenty of that POR-15 stuff to spray on the rust.

Then I'm assuming I'll need primer and paint. I'm thinking I'll paint both parts glossy black, like the tailpipes you can see there, since that's what they originally were. Any recommendations on specific brands, types, etc? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I think, while I'm at it, I might just repaint the mufflers too, because they're kinda scuffed up. Would I have to remove the paint that's already on them first, or what?

Guys, please just assume I have no idea what I'm talking about, cause I'm pretty new to this stuff!

But hey, I'll figure it out (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif)

I know for you guys this is little kiddies play, I just want to make sure I'm doing everything correctly!

So any bits of help would be appreciated!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/pray.gif)

Thanks,
Chris

[Rusty]

You can do powdercoating yourself... there is a thread in the Classics Section about it. Some jackass's first time using his new PC rig. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

Eastwood sells a rig, and so does http://www.columbiacoatings.com/

I'm a fan of Columbia stuff. Nice small-business to deal with.