Winter project underway

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

There are high temp paints in the hardware store.  Even BBQ paint, if you so desire.

I suppose a quick wipe down with sandpaper/wire wheel, cover the contacts and the gear opening, and go for it!

(I could be wrong!)

[montmil]

I offer this suggestion with a smile   so hope you take this in the spirit offered...

Since the starter is off, take it apart and IRAN that thing. Euro Motoelectrics offers very reasonably priced overhaul kits that will keep your starter, well, starting.

Then you can paint it, powder coat, or rub n' buff to your heart's content.

What's that old saying?  "Chrome won't get you home"  

http://www.euromotoelectrics.com/

[AlfromNH]

My first thought was the easy way out- wire brush the worst of the rust off then "rust reformer". But since that stuff doesn't take the heat I'll need to use real paint, which means getting it down to bare metal.

Media blasting would be much easier than wire brush... Does it come apart to the point where I can put it in the blaster cabinet?

Monte- "IRAN"?

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Monte- "IRAN"?

I'm afraid to ask.  It sounds violent.

Oh - sandblast, as in "a sandstorm"...

[AlfromNH]

Oh!  

[montmil]

Inspect and Replace (sometimes stated as Repair) As Necessary

Term often found within the aviation and military occupations.

[AlfromNH]

Got it. I guess I'll tear into it.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Considering the apparent condition of the bike, I think a starter rebuild is warrented.

[AlfromNH]

What're you trying to say, Rob?

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

Uh - "Not always garaged"?

[AlfromNH]

These posts always make me jealous in other resto threads:

Parts back from the powdercoater!

[AlfromNH]

I now have a rolling chassis. Yay me!  [smiley=clap.gif]

[montmil]

Just like Christmas! Good on ya, Al.

A roll or two of blue painter's tape would be a cheap investment in protecting chassis members as you continue to install parts; especially big parts like the engine and transmission. Murphy's Law says a dropped wrench will chip the powder coat in the most highly visible spot on your restored beauty.

I hate it when that happens.

[AlfromNH]

Good call, Monte. Sounds like you speak from experience.  

I have some 1/16" rubber roofing material I was gonna wrap the frame tubes in whilst installing the engine and tranny, but a little earlier prophylactic coverage makes good sense.

[AlfromNH]

I offer this suggestion with a smile   so hope you take this in the spirit offered...

Since the starter is off, take it apart and IRAN that thing.

One starter. IRAN'd.