On some parts of your motorcycle, rust can build up easily. Even taking good care of your vehicle, it will inevitably deteriorate and leave room for rust. Some of the affected areas are clearly visible, such as the hubcaps for example. It is therefore necessary to act quickly in order to remove this rust and restore your motorcycle to its noble appearance.
Be careful though! There are many metal parts on a motorcycle, and not all metals are the same. So they don't all talk in the same way. Before choosing a product to apply to the frame of your motorcycle, check what material it is. Aluminum, chromium or even steel are not treated in the same way. A suitable product will allow you to recover any metal from your car, while giving it a magnificent shine.
Why is the frame of my motorcycle rusting and how can I avoid it?
All parts of a motorcycle have anti-corrosion protection which is originally present on the vehicle. It can be a paint, a varnish or even a chrome plating. Obviously, the durability of protection over time is often linked to the price you wanted to put in your vehicle. Often times, the more you pay for your motorcycle, the more durable the protection will be.
By dint of using your car, it inevitably ends up being damaged. The attacks can be of different natures and are often linked to climatic hazards. They can be alkaline like household detergents, road salt or products used in washing stations. They can also be acidic with certain compounds present in rainwater or certain exhaust gas residues.
To fight against corrosion, it is important to eliminate the various environments where humidity can stagnate. To put it simply, you have to wash your motorcycle! It is especially very important to always rinse it well, because the remains of detergents are often corrosive and they could cause deposits of rust on the frame of your motorcycle. The best way to gently rinse your vehicle is of course still tap water. This is generally quite close to neutral pH and will still dissolve deposits, whether alkaline or acidic.
What material is needed to remove rust from the frame of your motorcycle?
To remove rust from your motorcycle's frame, you won't need a lot of hardware. Overall, you most likely already have all of these items available at home:
- A cloth rag : to avoid damaging your motorcycle, never use conventional sponges. These will cause small scratches that you will probably not be able to remove. If you don't have a cloth rag, you can also use a foam sponge which will allow you to gently remove rust.
- A cleaning product : You can get a product for cleaning metals in a hardware store or in your usual garage.
- A specific product for rust : there are different types of specific products that treat the rust present on your vehicle. The most effective products are often both preventive and curative.
How to remove rust from the frame of your motorcycle?
Step 1: application of the cleaning product
Apply the cleaner to all areas with rust. This is stubborn and can sometimes be difficult to remove. Before trying to remove the rust, the cleaning product will remove the impurities that are on your vehicle and thus highlight the areas that are rusted.
Step 2 : the application of the specific product for rust
A specific product will allow you to make the chrome of your motorcycle shine, as if it were new. Be careful to choose a product suitable for the metal in question.
Step 3: an alternative solution if the rust does not come off?
If the application of a specific product is not enough to completely remove the rust from the motorcycle, it is possible to consider a more radical solution. Indeed, if you have not taken proper care of your vehicle, it is possible that rust has accumulated on your motorcycle. In this case, you can use sandpaper to completely remove the rust. You can then paint your motorcycle in the color of your choice, so that it regains its original appearance.
To prevent rust, it is important to provide your motorcycle with regular care. The care you bring to your vehicle throughout the year will pay off in winter and your motorcycle will be damaged much less than others.
