Sorry. That whole rusty section on that fender and around the fuel door. The paint is all original with some surface rust. But this section is beginning to rot. Would like to just stop that processhe. Until the day I decide whether to paint her or not. Thanks for your replies!
Pictures would definately help. Sanding is not the best choice for deep rust. By the time you sand the rust pits out, the surrounding metal is real thin. Media blast and then prime and paint. A word of caution, Many primers are not waterproof. If it's temporary, a rust encapuslater may prevent further rust.
Here are a couple more pics. On closer examination these cracks run the entire length of the back glass. Everything feels solid. I painted a few bikes when I was a kid. Any help is appreciated.
If you blast it with a media you may go through the metal if it is thin.
Paint stripper, or a wire wheel will take the paint off easily.
You need to seal the bare metal with prima.
"Paint at a later date" When is that? Typical primer is not a rust preventer and won't buy you much time. I'd dive in and do the whole thing rather than a temporary fix, or just wait until you can do the whole thing, start to finish.
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