rust proof bars?

[instinctscooter]

is there anyway to rustproof rawed RUP bars as i want them to stay rust free but don't know a method other than powder coating or praying a different colour that would work effectively unless there is a good lacquer that could rust proof them (i live in the uk by the way).

 

[michaelpytel]

clear coat, enamel spray paint stuff

 

[Maz.]

You want rust its Cool.

 

[Rob.]

not funny or useful Maz.

Try spraypainting them, or bar wraps

 

[Maz.]

wasnt trying to be either

 

[Victor Saldarriaga]

LOL maz..... any way what you want to do is powder coat your bars bro. If you do want to keep the raw effect to it you can go to your local hardware store or car shop like autozone and look for embose clear. They are usally the ones with clear caps and this would be alot cheaper to do then to powder coat.

 

[ConnorD]

Spray them with a type of paint that says it keeps rust out. Raw them again just before you do it, and make sure you get all of it, as paint doesn't stick to rusted areas as well. Make sure to do a few coats, and maybe clearcoat, otherwise when the paint scratches that area will rust again. So pick a day when you know you aren't going to be riding your scooter, because it takes a few days to do it properly.

 

[Robert]

 

[instinctscooter]

thanks for the replies but do you think it would work to use car matt black spray paint and then put marine varnish (I know it is generally used for wood) over as I have that in my house but I will probably get some rust oleum, any good uk links for rust proof stuff, http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rust-Oleum-...ef=sr_1_2?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1326147364&sr=1-2 any good you guys think? this is for my RUP bars by the way or this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Rust-Oleum-...-Black/dp/B001W03PUY/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top (except the dilevery is apparently to the reviews) but is it the sort of stuff

EDIT: http://www.amazon.co.uk/400ml-Stove...ef=sr_1_2?s=diy&ie=UTF8&qid=1326147928&sr=1-2 is matt black but it is for stoves and BBQ so it is heat resistant, do you think this would be just as good as the other matt black one? ( the reviews are wayyyyy better)

also what is the difference between the standard one and the painters touch versions as they are all for exterior use and metal?

 

[matr!]

You could clear coat them like 569485 times.

Or, get a 5kg pair of stainless steel bars. Or titanium, which ever you prefer.

you could try alu bars? Alot of people ride them, I found them to light and flimsy feeling though. They do break pretty easy.

 

[ConnorD]

The surface rust isn't actually bad, just looks ugly. The metal oxide actually creates a layer of protection from rusting through.It really is rust protecting against rust.

 

[instinctscooter]

It dosent suit my scooter though in my opinon

 

[Broccoli1]

Just buy whatever brand is the cheapest-

If you want a Gloss finish buy the Gloss black

If you want a matt finish then buy Matt Black

No need to apply a clear coat- you only need to do that if you want the Raw look.

Just apply a few coats of what ever finish you want BUT follow the Re Coat instruction times on the can.

 

[Robert]

go to the hardware store tell them what you need and what for and they will be of better assistance

 

[matr!]

You could also take them to a powder coating place. Local bussiness near me does bike frames for 50 dollars, he did my mates MGP deck and my bars together for $30.

 

[instinctscooter]

Just buy whatever brand is the cheapest-

If you want a Gloss finish buy the Gloss black

If you want a matt finish then buy Matt Black

No need to apply a clear coat- you only need to do that if you want the Raw look.

Just apply a few coats of what ever finish you want BUT follow the Re Coat instruction times on the can.

so whatever spray paint? I thought the quality varied enormosley between brands though?

 

[Brock]

Hi, I need to rust treat and rust proof parts of my 4wd?

Fuck you stupid bot.

 

[Broccoli1]

so whatever spray paint? I thought the quality varied enormosley between brands though?

Not really-

Some of the rust converters may be worth the extra penny but you probably won't even own the bars long enough to actually see any performance difference in the Paint

The other thing to consider is that bars get beat up daily and there ain't no paint out there that will stand up to the harsh conditions.

Powder coating is pretty durable but even that coating can chip.

The Key to a good rattle can paint job is following the Re Coat time instructions- I know I say it a lot in these posts- but the paint needs the time to cure before the next coat is applied.

If done too soon then the next coast will react with the First coast- breaking it down and then you'll need even more tie for the paint to Dry/Cure.

Sometimes you'll end up with an Orange Peel effect and that sucks- if the entire piece looked like an orange peel it wouldn't be too bad but it is usually just in a couple spots, which looks like Crap.

 

[instinctscooter]

Not really-

Some of the rust converters may be worth the extra penny but you probably won't even own the bars long enough to actually see any performance difference in the Paint

The other thing to consider is that bars get beat up daily and there ain't no paint out there that will stand up to the harsh conditions.

Powder coating is pretty durable but even that coating can chip.

The Key to a good rattle can paint job is following the Re Coat time instructions- I know I say it a lot in these posts- but the paint needs the time to cure before the next coat is applied.

If done too soon then the next coast will react with the First coast- breaking it down and then you'll need even more tie for the paint to Dry/Cure.

Sometimes you'll end up with an Orange Peel effect and that sucks- if the entire piece looked like an orange peel it wouldn't be too bad but it is usually just in a couple spots, which looks like Crap.

Ok, thanks its just I thought that it might be worth it as i ride my bars till they break or if i possibly grow out of them so it might be worth it and i thought that better quality paint would chip less but you almost certainly have more experience but rust oleum will do fine right? there is also this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Vehicle-Spr...1_fkmr1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1326408157&sr=8-1-fkmr1 which is cheaper but i might still go with rust oleum as the price difference isnt that big as 500ml is almost 2x 300ml anyway and im pretty sure rust oleum is better, any final thoughts would be helpful but thanks people especially broccoli

 

[Broccoli1]

Rustoleum will be good-

Name Brands are not bad, that's why they're Name Brands but one doesn't need to go out of the way to find them really, when just about anything on the shelf will work.