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Old 07-17-24 | 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Mad Honk
When you ask if it is worth saving, I would respond yes with a few cautions. A good Powder-coating shop like Pro-Kote Indy would do a bead blast to remove the rust and get it clean enough to coat. The whole process is about $225 and it would be all new again. But your budget may not like that price! If you decide to do something like that with it you will have a great ride that performs rather well under you. Smiles, MH
I’m not sure I am in a position to go that route for the frame. So insure where I’ll go at this point. Would I risk damaging it if I just have it a good thrice over with some steel wool? I’ve never worked on a frame in such condition before.
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