Remove rust without removing paintwork?

Willy_westside · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 14 Jan 2015 Karma :

Hi Guys,
Basically I've got a small rusty patch on my fuel tank where the paint has been damaged in the past (probably while I've been taking it off to fix the bloody bike). Basically I have a the paints to touch it up and re-seal it but I need to remove the rust first. I can't think of a way to remove the rust totally without damaging the paint work around it.

Wire brush would scratch everything to hell, I have some rust remover / metal polish I use on other bits but that does destroy paintwork.

Does anyone have any idea's of a good/easy way to remove the rust without damaging the surrounding paintwork?
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Hawkeye1250FA · World Chat Champion Joined: 14 Oct 2016 Karma :

It depends on the size of the rust section. Some detailers use some sandpaper / wet and dry paper on the end of a pencil (glue a circle of it to the rubber at the end)

https://www.autogeekonline.net/gallery/data/715/RockChipRepairGun02.jpg

Id just have at it and re-spray it personally.

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Willy_westside · Borekit Bruiser Joined: 14 Jan 2015 Karma :

It's only a couple of small bits so the pencil trick sounds good.
They're out of the way and obscured by part of the fairing so it's not a cosmetic issue, I just want to get rid of the rust and get it sealed.

Thanks Smile

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whitedevil · World Chat Champion Joined: 28 Nov 2010 Karma :

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Minty · World Chat Champion Joined: 23 Dec 2005 Karma :

I did nicks in my tank with rust removal gel and then a touch up pen. Been around 3 years now and still all good.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Kurust and the closest nail varnish colour to your tank
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