springs + rust

[gimpy limp]

i've got a problem, my springs have got rust pitting, very minor surface rust obviously from tiny stones and gravel, I can get rid of it easily enough with some wire wool and if need be wet sand paper but I can't work out how I can protect it again once i've done all that. Theirs pitting on other things too like the handlebars and the headlamps but that's easy to do as it doesn't flex, I just use laquer over it once i'm finished. It's not gonna work on the springs is it (laquer)? just gonna crack.
I was thinking some car wax see if thats abit more flexible as that seals paintwork after you've compounded a car.
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https://pre-auto.com/cx500/rat_and_survival_gallery_2006

[garth]

Rear shocks yea?

What's the bike?

Does it have to look tarty?


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[map]

Could always use the inner tube trick as suggested by stinkwheel in this thread.
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[gimpy limp]

cx500 its for, i'm not overly worried about getting it done I don't think, Can't do no harm just i've been sorting out the rest and it's all starting to look pretty minty, be nice if I could do the spring too (yeh rear springs btw).

the one in my sig, it's kinda hard to see - https://img71.echo.cx/img71/2592/cx500garageforks7ij.jpg
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-=[Sam/b]=- cx500's the only way to travel, we do it in style just like jimmy saville
msn addy - sam.barwick@ntlworld.com
https://pre-auto.com/cx500/rat_and_survival_gallery_2006

[Robin]

Buy some rubber gaiters, they don't look out of place on a CX. Either that or paint them matt black.

[gimpy limp]

haven't seen a pick with them on a cx have you? might look alright that. Would a bike inner tube really fit over the springs?
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-=[Sam/b]=- cx500's the only way to travel, we do it in style just like jimmy saville
msn addy - sam.barwick@ntlworld.com
https://pre-auto.com/cx500/rat_and_survival_gallery_2006

[Robin]

Haven't seen a piccie, but I had them on my CX, and have them on my GT750. They look OK, honest. I don't see why more manufacturer don't fit them as standard.

Mountain bike inner tubes will fit, but it can be a bit of a squeeze.