Rustproofing Hot Bits

LuckyDip23 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Karma :

Hi All

Id like some advice on what i can use to rustproof some of the hot bits on my bike like the exhaust downpipes.

Ive jsut bought a 2nd hand set of downpipes for my thundercat - but theyre OEM ones and not the stainless steel ones i really wanted - hence i want to try and treat them to some protective stuff before i fit em.
(Got em from america of all places - it cost me £56 INLUCING UK SHIPPING Shocked

- fair enough they aint stainless steel but youd pay 200 quid for a new set of those over here. If your looking for exhaust bits its SERIOUSLY worth a look at american ebay cos some stuff ive found is considerably cheaper even with the big shiping costs).

I know you can buy exhaust / heat resistant paint, but ive used that before on my old 125 and it wasnt that effective so i was wondering if theres anything thats gonna keep stuff in good nick for longer.

Ta

Gaz.

leatherpatche... · Nova Slayer Joined: 11 Apr 2008 Karma :

This is a good question; one I'd be interested in an answer to as well.

virus · World Chat Champion Joined: 17 Aug 2006 Karma :

https://www.choiceful.com/prod_image/68463_m.jpg

best stuff around, seriously, this actually works instead of peels off after 2 days.

Cheers
John
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leatherpatche... · Nova Slayer Joined: 11 Apr 2008 Karma :

Link for that here.

tutton · World Chat Champion Joined: 04 Jan 2008 Karma :

Not sure if its still available, but i had some in my garage.
white grease, although it was transparent when sprayed on, good coat of that and it stops rust, and worked on a radiator that was rusting.

https://www.wd40.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=1380
Think wd40 do a silicone spray too which might work.
but the grease is what id try,
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sceats · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 04 Jun 2007 Karma :

ACF-50? Brilliant for rust-proofing everything else.

colin1 · Captain Safety Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Karma :

sceats · Renault 5 Driver Joined: 04 Jun 2007 Karma :

Had ACF-50 put on my engine & bike by Honda dealer. Was told it would smoke until it burnt off / bedded in but not an issue after that and would protect thereafter.

LuckyDip23 · Scooby Slapper Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Karma :

Thanks for all the replies.

that ACF-50 sounds like just just the stuff im looking for - good spot.

(manufacturers linky - https://www.acf-50.co.uk/motorcycle.htm)

do you think 1 can will be enough to do a set of downpipes or would i need more?

Ta

Gaz.

ZRX61 · Victor Meldrew Joined: 05 Nov 2003 Karma :

Anything that comes out of a rattlecan is going to be crap. Have them ceramic powder coated. It's good up to 1500deg will still look like new in 10 years.