Keiran95 Posted December 23, 2011 Share Posted December 23, 2011 Hello all, just wondering if anyone has any good methods on how to remove rust from my exhaust, the previous owner seems to have ignored it and its got quite bad, not to the point its falling apart bit its not good, Its a Full arrow exhaust any help is a massive help, Thanks for your time, Keiran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted December 24, 2011 Moderator Share Posted December 24, 2011 It depends how you define "rust". Surface rust can be rubbed down with some scotchbrite pads (look on evilbay) and then the exhaust painted with a high temperature black paint from a rattle can. If you are talking holes, then some people get a patch of metal welded over these but it looks very messy. The good news is that you can still get new pipes for these (I think). Have a look here LINKY, too late for Christmas but.................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted December 24, 2011 Moderator Share Posted December 24, 2011 as above a scotchbrite pad is good for light rust, a wire wheel (bench or drill mounted) a scraper for loose flakes, fine emery cloth for tricky nooks and crannies. Jenolite rust remover...for finishing Plastikote BBQ Paint available from Wilkinsons stores and B&Q Theses are are methods I would use but most importantly...keep it clean and clean off the crud regularly after wet riding conditions and remove and paint again when it starts to show signs of rust...dont ignore it exhausts are expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiran95 Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks guys, there isn't any holes it just surface rust, i have given it a little bit of elbow grease with some fine sand papers and it seems to have come up alot better but its still there and takes a long time I think i have seen a wire wheels in the garage somewhere so ill have a look around, thanks for you help, muchly appriciated and have a good christmas Keiran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiran95 Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 I have just looked on Evilbay and all i can find is ''unltra fine'' or ''fine'' is this going to be rough enough? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted December 24, 2011 Moderator Share Posted December 24, 2011 I have just looked on Evilbay and all i can find is ''unltra fine'' or ''fine'' is this going to be rough enough? what are you referring to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted December 24, 2011 Share Posted December 24, 2011 Mind and wear goggle Kieran" when using a wire=wheel,,,, as wires can leave at speed and penetrate the eye,,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator DirtyDT Posted December 24, 2011 Moderator Share Posted December 24, 2011 what are you referring to? Scotchbrite OG. I have just looked on Evilbay and all i can find is ''unltra fine'' or ''fine'' is this going to be rough enough? It depends how rusty the exhaust is. Use Jenolite as OG said and then scotchbrite fine. The rust doesn't have t all come off. Mind and wear goggle Kieran" when using a wire=wheel,,,, as wires can leave at speed and penetrate the eye,,, Good point. Gloves as well if you feel the need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiran95 Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thanks all, can i get this from a local store as its a ball ache waiting for it to come from fleabay.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted December 24, 2011 Moderator Share Posted December 24, 2011 jenolite... car spares shops, scotchbrite... wilkinsons... B&Q...poundshops, wire wheels...B&Q..., your garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keiran95 Posted December 24, 2011 Author Share Posted December 24, 2011 Thank you for all your help guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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