Clear Coat Paint Question (Repeat-Sorry)

[Guest]

Once I get my 82 GS850L back from the mechanic and back on the road, I want to do some cosmetic cleanup. Little light surface rust on metal mounting brackets from front rubber footpegs, a few bolts, etc. Wire wheel on bench grinder cleaned the brackets and bolts up nice (and I even still have my fingertips in tact), but I'm told I should spray clearcoat to protect and seal the parts first, then wax. This way rust might not come back (and pigs might fly some day!) Do I need special High Heat clear coat paint? Acrylic, lacquer or other? What type gives best durabilty so I don;t have to do this every couple of months? Would like to just buy something off the shelf and the local Home Dept, like a Rustoleum or other generic brand spray paint. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks guys!
Rocketman

[Nessism]

I used some high temperature clear designed for use on engine headers - 1200 F or something like that. It's pretty good stuff; sprays out pretty well and lays down flat - be careful of runs. Needs to be baked in the oven to get to proper curing.

Hope this helps.

[rustybronco]

Everyone has an opinion, here's mine.
i used fords old (not available but still can be found) chrome cleaner on my left bracket 4 months ago and still no rust on it, coated it with wax, still rust free! want before and after pictures of the right side? i would not clear coat it but you can if you get it really really clean and oil free first.
and yes i ride almost every day.

[Rocketman]

Clear Coat Question

Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice and opinions. I guess if the bolts, etc are not subject to heat, I really don't need high heat paint. But if its more durable than Krylon regular metal paint (for example) I might as well use it. I'll let you know as things progress.

[rustybronco]

Thanks guys. I appreciate the advice and opinions. I guess if the bolts, etc are not subject to heat, I really don't need high heat paint. But if its more durable than Krylon regular metal paint (for example) I might as well use it. I'll let you know as things progress.

and if you don't like it you can always remove it.