lilney78 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Whats up guys im brand new to the forum and i just got my first banshee. i got it off of my buddy, i traded him for an rc car lol. It has a title and its a 100% legit i just got done re ringing the motor new o rings for the cool head, gaskets the usual. rebuilt the carbs and now im dealing with the pipes. He left the sit in his back yard for about 5 years and now they are covered in rust and in the elbows of the pipes they are really pitted. My plan is to do the quad to where its mint. i have always wanted a banshee my 250 quadracer is my beater lol but the banshee i want stay simple but go with a very clean look. and the pipes are going to be a total eye sore. ive tried steel wool, sos pads, rubbing compound, scotch bright pads, 600/ 800 grit sand paper and a couple different polishes. I dont know what other options i have left to get the shine back. i really didnt want to paint them but im almost at my breaking point lol. please guys any suggestions would be awesome. toomeys are going to be the death of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locogato11283 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Post some pictures so we can see what you're dealing with. They might be beyond help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebanshee98 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 x2 on the pics and welcome to the forum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 http://i1221.photobu...0107_155851.jpg http://i1221.photobucket.com/albums/dd473/mikefi01shee/IMG_20120107_200433.jpg Welcome to BHQ! i used some rust remover and steel wool and some other techniques mostly alot of elbow grease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilney78 Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Thanks guys. In my opinion they are beyond polishing i think im going to have to paint them. Is there a paint you would recommend? And what colors do you guys thing wont look cheap and tacky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finch Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 are they worse then the right one in my pics? Any high temp paint. should be fine just take your time. every one told me mine were beyond cleaning up and did all that in a few hours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
03DMshee Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 I tried high temp paint and it was fine besides the fact mud would hit pipes and stain them...I powder coatem them with high temp powder and they have been five since...I would definitely go powder...worth the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erickson483 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Go with a high temp powder or ceramic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yamahaty Posted May 14, 2012 Report Share Posted May 14, 2012 sounds stupid but try vinegar and tin foil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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