Restoring a sissy bar

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Apr 21, 2018 | 03:51 PM

Joeposillico

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Restoring a sissy bar

I have this old Harley sissy bar I want to put on my bike but it’s got some rust on it. Aside from sandblasting it and having re-chromed (too expensive for my budget) what’s some other ways I can restore it, removing the rust and preventing future rusting?

Apr 21, 2018 | 06:02 PM

Hey Man

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Apr 21, 2018 | 07:07 PM

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Wire brush, sandpaper and rustoleum paint (black)

Apr 21, 2018 | 07:24 PM

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powder coat.

Apr 21, 2018 | 11:39 PM

Joeposillico

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Apr 22, 2018 | 08:07 AM

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if you sandblast it and have it re-plated, it won't shine any more. you would have to polish it again to get a good reflective shine to it.

Apr 22, 2018 | 07:45 PM

Hey Man

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No real collector value. Just an old, stock sissy bar. Easily replaced from any one of many aftermarket companies or even a swap meet. New pads and other inserts are also available. I would trash it and replace it.

https://www.jpcycles.com/product/850...wboy-sissy-bar