A little rust coming through...

[suhacycles]

Hey y'all,

I've a got a steel top tube that's powder coated and there's a little bit of rust coming through in spots on both sides. Looks like it's kinda where my legs rub up against it every so often over the past 6 yrs. I was thinking of sanding the section down, maybe mask it off and cover it with spray paint in a stripe or panel-like pattern? Any advice on how to do this? What paint, abrasive paper to use?

Thanks,
Hansen

[Rody]

Hansen,

If there is rust visible on your powder coated frame in small spots, there is much more hiding beneath. If the bike is of value to you, I would seriously consider stripping the frame and re-finishing with a primer base for future protection.

Rody

[Too Tall]

What Rody said. Been there done that. You have a date with paint stripper and a wire wheel.