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Restoring Fuel Top Plate - How to Rust Protect?

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Old Apr 19, 2025 | 11:30 AM
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My fuel tank top plat rusted a bit while the bike sat. I cleaned it with vinegar and it looks good. Nothing major, only minor rust.

Now that it is clean, what can I do to keep it from rusting? I feel like I should do something to protect it.
 
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if it can take 400*f then powder coat is an option but chose formula carefully as some clears will yellow when attacked by gasoline and heat. past that, might try fusion clear.
 
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