1981 ATC 185S Seat Pan rust

[delaswim]

Hello everyone. I'm wondering if there is a method to combat a rusty seat pan for my 185S. I've read about this being a persistent problem, with no great solutions. Has anyone come up with something?

[Jd110]

Here is the method I used:
Soak in apple cider vinegar.
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Wiped it off.
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Blasted the rest.
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I’d imagine that if the rust went too far, it could fall apart while doing this.


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[El Camexican]

Did you coat it with something afterwards?

[Jd110]

Did you coat it with something afterwards?

Ya, I forgot that part on purpose. Wished I used POR. Next time, maybe. Powder coating is another option.


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[El Camexican]

Ya, I forgot that part on purpose. Wished I used POR. Next time, maybe. Powder coating is another option.


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I figured at least powder coating, or even zinc if you have someone nearby than can plate it. Not much material left in some areas.

[oldskool83]

send a nice pan over to dc plastics and they can make molded plastics for you guys. hes done many fenders for me.

[delaswim]

That will look brand new when finished. Unfortunately mine is not in that good of condition. I ended up painting it with 2-in-1 Rust Reform & Seal. I'm not sure that will make a difference, but hopefully I'll extend the life of it by some.