Rust inhibitor for aluminum

Hi everyone,
I've got a carburetor that I rebuilt and it's starting to rust. I
sanded off some dirt and, subsequently, ended up sanding off some of
the protective clear coat. What can I paint on after I have resanded
the rust away? Can anyone recommend Boeshield?

Thanks for the help.

 

It may help to know you don't want hard anodizing in a case like this.
Clear and colors don't change the size of the part, but hard anodizing
actually results in a layer of material being built up on the surface.
Could be good on exterior parts if dark green is what you like, but anything
with close clearances might not work right after treatment.


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Later,

Charlie

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I've never seen anybody try hard anodize on motorcycle parts. I know I
never would. I assume the quality of the aluminum being treated has
something to do with the corrosion bleeding through stress cracks, but maybe
not. The only things I've ever seen the hard anodize on was aluminum molds
for things like water skis and wake boards. Stuff you want to be really
durable, but doesn't have to be pretty.
For those shopping around for anodizers, it's best to ask to see samples
before they do your stuff. Different shops have different operators with
different ideas on how to do it, so some places have better looking parts
than others. When you're picking up your stuff isn't the time to find out
you're getting a matte finish on the part you wanted shiny.


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Charlie

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I purchased some Mother's polish and it works great. So when it
reoxidizes, I just slap some more polish on? Fair enough.

 

The perfect solution for you and many others. Getting stuff anodized can be
a pain the first time you try it.


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Charlie

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After you remove the oxidation try automotive aluminum wheel paint, it
comes in a variety of colors, clear, or aluminum color. Most auto parts
carry it. Tom.