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Join Date: Apr 2015
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Touch up paint for guards?
So...anyone know what the engine guards etc are made of? Are they susceptible to corrosion? If yes, I figure it would be worth touching up dings and scuffs but I don't know if there is a recommended paint for such purpose. The other bike in the house has steel guards and is also in need of some touch up work. Thanks in advance for the recommendations!
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Join Date: Jul 2008
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![]() Any paint is better than no paint. ![]() ![]() http://www.rustoleum.com/en/product-...e-enamel-spray However, others undoubtedly have a favorite spray paint for steel which might be even better. ![]()
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Join Date: Apr 2015
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I think I have some old black rustoleum in the garage...Will have to see what others chime in with.
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Somerset, KY
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If it's a small scrape, I'd brush touch it up with some paint....if you have spray paint, spray some onto an old lid or something to make a puddle, then dip a brush in it to touch up the scrape...
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I agree with Huck. If the scrape is small, dab it with a brush. If the area needing paint is larger, and you want a smoother finish, remove the guard and spray paint it. ![]()
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I've had good luck with dollar store foam brushes for such touch-ups.
If a magnet sticks to the metal, chances are that it is steel. There are two varieties of stainless steel that attract a magnet, but they're not common.
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Trust me, they are steel, and they are heavy.
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Join Date: Mar 2015
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I intend to strip, my guards, stands, and brackets, then prime and repaint with Rustoleum. It's a good product that looks decent and is available everywhere. Such parts on adventure bikes ALWAYS need paint.
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If you want a flat finish that is tougher than most and super easy to touch up get some John Deere flat black. It isn't cheap, but it is a much better product than other matte or flat paints.
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I had never heard of specific John Deere paint so I did a quick Google. Looks like JD paint is made by Valspar paints.
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Qwerty, thanks for that tip. Turns out my rust oleum is white :P so since I need to buy paint I might well go looking for the flat black. Also the scrape is small so will go with a brush touch up
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I like the dollar store foam brushes, because they come in a bag of varied sizes, and each size is handy to have around. I'd rather just buy them, since the cost is so low. I'll spend that time fixing something else.
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