Paint for front forks

GREENI3 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Karma :

I have a Suzuki AY50 and it has 'Showa' front forks. Unfortunately, there's a bit of rust on them, so I was thinking of painting over it.
What sort of paint should I use on them?

herulach · World Chat Champion Joined: 19 Apr 2010 Karma :

I'll save tef the typing and link to this thread:
https://www.bikechatforums.com/viewtopic.php?t=200019&highlight=

some good advice in there.
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lozzypop1 · Certified MILF! Joined: 04 Jan 2006 Karma :

Which part of the forks are corroding? The chromey bits? or the non-chromey bits?
If it's the non-chromey bits and they are aluminium, use a brush on 'etch' primer then paint whatever colour you want, or alternatively get them powder coated.
If it's the chromey bits... buy new chromey bits.

(And yes, I have it on good authority that "chromey bits" IS the techy poo term.)
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GREENI3 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Karma :

I need to know what they're made from so I know what paint to buy.
Here's a picture with an arrow pointing to he part of the forks where it's rusting. (By the way, these aren't my forks)

devojunior · Brolly Dolly Joined: 12 Sep 2010 Karma :

From my experiance it would look rubbish just painted over the rust,my advise to you would be to get some cleaning tools like wire brushes that sort of thing and give then a really good scrub.

once cleaned up then you will be fine with most poiants id have thought iv always used hafords cheap stuff and had great results but remember the finish will only be as good as the prep you do first good look

GREENI3 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Karma :

GREENI3 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Karma :

Do you think I could use silver alloy paint & lacquer on my forks?

Ichy · World Chat Champion Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Karma :

They are steel of some type, alloy generally don't rust.

Use any old paint you like, just remember that the finish is only as good as the base that you start from.

GREENI3 · World Chat Champion Joined: 26 Nov 2010 Karma :

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

My Dad used alloy wheel paint on his forks that came out really well.
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