Andy, see imbedded text below: Andy Hatting <a.hatt...@ru.ac.za> wrote:
1. The first part is the engine mounting bracket, (or whatever else you call it). What kind of finishing would this take as it is probably quite hot and powder coating may not be suitable for this area. Is there some type of good heat resistant finish that would stay on? Powder coating should work fine for this application. The mount doesn't get hot enough to worry about. 2. The next part(s) are the two wheel arms. They also have surface rust on, and I thought some sandblasting and powder coating are a re-tension by some professional co., or am I on the wrong track? You could take your corroded parts to a media blast company and have the parts LIGHTLY media blasted. Axles have close tolerance surfaces where the bearings mate to, depending upon the amount of corrosion or rust on the parts, it may be wiser to just replace the parts. 3. The next part(s) is the exhaust. This will need a very strong heat resistant coating. I was thinking of Chroming, but this may turn blue quite quickly, or am I on the wrong tack entirely? Try your local Hot Rod shops, ceramic coating the headers has several advantages: 1.) The ceramic coating stays looking nice for years 2.) The ceramic coating prevents the exhaust heat from radiating out into the engine cowling and surrounding area, thus giving you cooler running temperatures. Chrome plating has a tendancy to cause hydrogen embrittlement of the parts, weather that causes you a problem for your exhaust header is probably unlikely. Motorcycles have been using chrome exhaust for decades. However, the bluing of the chrome can be unsightful and allow rust to form. Scott Cable KR-2S # 735 Wright City, MO s2cab...@yahoo.com __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
