Rust repair on a Honda C-70 scooter

September 17, 2007 12:19 PM

I just picked up an old Honda C-70 scooter and I'd like to get it shined up. Are there any places around Seattle that I can take it to and have the small bits of surface rust fixed and repainted/rechromed?

Basically I'm looking for a decent de-rust and paint job that won't break the bank. The rust is just on the surface in various dime-sized patches on the chain guard and below the seat. I tried googling for things like "motorcycle repair seattle" but didn't come up with much - I'm in Kirkland but I'll travel for good service. Places that do free estimates would be awesome. Thanks in advance!

posted by azuresunday to travel & transportation (5 answers total)

It really depends on how bad the rust is. If it's just surface, you're probably better off doing it yourself. This howto on car rust removal/repainting is probably good enough.

Here are some tips on fixing the chrome yourself. It's not replating but it'll get the job done in most cases.

If you want to take it somewhere, likely they want you to bring just the affected parts: the various body and chrome bits you want redone. Google for 'chrome replating kirkland' or 'auto paint kirkland'.

Nice ride, btw. I had one of those ages ago :)
posted by jdfan at 1:00 PM on September 17, 2007

Craigslist> Services> Automotive> search 'motorcycle'
posted by artdrectr at 1:03 PM on September 17, 2007

Anyplace that paints cars (e.g any body shop) should be able to do it. I'd just look for a body shop with a good rep.
posted by winston at 1:23 PM on September 17, 2007

Thanks for the answers everyone. I guess i should explain, my reason for wanting to get the work done professionally is because I'm sure if I tried it myself it would turn into one of those "projects" that never gets done. I actually want to ride the thing.
posted by azuresunday at 2:26 PM on September 17, 2007

I'm likely breaking some rule here--but I have a London Taxi for sale. It's licensed and titled in Iowa. I bought it in 2006--from an advertising co. in Seattle--so it was titled and licensed there first. I'm asking $5500. It runs and is in good shpae. Email me for more info and pix. [e-mail]
posted by Redheadjj at 9:19 PM on October 12, 2007