Muddy Fox Gate Rust

[ssor]

Fully intended to keep on-top of the rust situation on my raw ‘89 Courier… the idea was with a bit of WD40, car wax and TLC I could keep it to the surface only. However, kids have gotten in the way of that and it’s been untouched… what’s next?

Ride it until it fails?
Clean up and rattle can?
Professional strip and powder coat?

Fits like a glove as is really quite lively and fun for a tank, so I kinda want to prolong its life but I’ve no idea how bad the rust — can be saved?

Some photos attached. Can snap a few more if needed.

 

[geddy1972]

please dont spray or powder coat it.

try to find a way to keep the patina.

it looks like a really cool rat rod bike.

love the handlebars. what ones are they as i think they would look good on my 95 rockhopper.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

please dont spray or powder coat it.

try to find a way to keep the patina.

it looks like a really cool rat rod bike.

love the handlebars. what ones are they as i think they would look good on my 95 rockhopper.

+1 here too.

 

[ssor]

Me too… perfect anti theft device for London.

The bars were designed and sold by Planet X, made by Nitto. Got them on sale a few years back for hardly anything. Nothing on the website anymore but they may have some kicking around if you reached out. They’re actually really quite comfy. Failing that they’re a few others that do similar and instagram favourite Stridsland is now making some.

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[geddy1972]

thankyou for the info ref the handlebars.

unfortunetly the price is way way too much just for a pair of handlebars.

 

[ssor]

unfortunetly the price is way way too much just for a pair of handlebars.

Right! Fair play to him as I'm sure he'll shift them. Pelago used to do some reasonably priced ones, but they've been out of stock for a while.

https://pelagobicycles.com/pelago-bullmoose-handlebar/

 

[XTSTIMAN]

Just looks like surface rust, as long as the chainstays don't show any rust blisters all should be good

 

[legrandefromage]

marine varnish

No, dont all thank me at once

 

[geddy1972]

was it the paint on type with a brush ?

thinking of stripping my bike completely and then leaving it outside to get some surface rust on it before coating with varnish or clear coat.

 

[ssor]

I’ve heard Penetrol (US) is a good option. The UK equivalent Owatrol, apparently.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/aw/d/B0038LWMFY/ref=ox_sc_saved_image_2?smid=A3OZYO9HD7VEEJ&psc=1
From the before/after pics I’ve seen it leaves a much darker/glossy finish than the rust alone - not really a vibe.

marine varnish

Anymore info on this? Finish looks good - how durable has it been?