rusty header pipe

[aquapunk]

can i remove the rust off of my header pipe? Like with a wire wheel maybe? it kinda takes away from the look of the trike.... any suggestions?

[Erics350x]

sandblast it.

[aquapunk]

dont have access to one.....

[Dammit!]

Wire wheel works fine.

[devildog_0431]

wire wheel is good, if u don't have one get a high speed corded drill and buy a $2 mini wheel and use that, that what i did, *Edited**Edited* u do id soak it in wd-40 and power wash it then dry, then wire wheel it. Worked great for me on a pipe once.

[Erics350x]

you can pick a cheap sandblaster up at walmart for $20.00 you'll need a compressor to run it and a bag of sand from a lumber yard.

[nouseforaname90]

Send it out to four_by_ken on this board. He did some powdercoating work for me on my 350X and did an awesome job. I think it was only like $15 or $20 for him to sandblast my header and paint it with high-heat powdercoat. It holds up awesome too! He's a great guy and keeps you informed every step of the way. If you want to get in contact with him, let me know.
Ben

[aquapunk]

thanks for all of the input, i'll try the wd-40 soak and wire wheel first, in thats a no go, then i'll try four_by_ken

[Erics350x]

if its very rusty at all the wire wheel wont cut it.

[atctim]

Wire wheel it. Get it down to bare raw metal, then hit it with BarBQ Grill paint. Won't hold up for ever, but will look decent for about a year. Also, I think Auto parts stores sell paint for headers. Maybe look into that.