Posts: 34
Threads: 4
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Feb 2022
I’ve some light rust patches on mudguards’ interior.
They are superficial but i want to get rid of them asap. I think I’ll clear them with sandapaper or some abrassive brush drill, then paint them with some protection product. Someone been there before? Any advice on how to proceed?
Posts: 12,677
Threads: 77
Likes Received: 3 in 3 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Dec 2014
Why not just finger in some grease and let nature do the rest?
Posts: 4,509
Threads: 242
Likes Received: 968 in 402 posts
Likes Given: 779
Joined: Apr 2025
I spent some time with some metal polish and a rag, cleaning out all of the spots that I could get to. It cleaned up nicely, or at least enough to be barely noticeable unless you got under the fender and looked.
Granted, the spots were extremely minor, not something I'd take more effort to correct. Yours might be a bit more rusted.
Posts: 1,382
Threads: 10
Likes Received: 140 in 81 posts
Likes Given: 367
Joined: Apr 2025
I use a product called "Naval Jelly." It is very acidic and does a great job. It is pink and very thick. Sorry, I don't know if you can find an equivalent product in Spain. Here is a link to it on Amazon:
[url=https://www.amazon.com/Henkel-1381191-Naval-Dissolver-Ounces/dp/B000C014ZI/ref=asc_df_B000C014ZI/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167129443640&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=891190712158843286&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030128&hvtargid=pla-309470202658&psc=1]https://www.amazon.com/Henkel-1381191-Na...2658&psc=1
Posts: 12,677
Threads: 77
Likes Received: 3 in 3 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Dec 2014
(04-07-2022, 10:55 AM)Nachodaddy_imp Wrote: I use a product called "Naval Jelly." It is very acidic and does a great job. It is pink and very thick. Sorry, I don't know if you can find an equivalent product in Spain. Here is a link to it on Amazon:
[url=https://www.amazon.com/Henkel-1381191-Naval-Dissolver-Ounces/dp/B000C014ZI/ref=asc_df_B000C014ZI/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=167129443640&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=891190712158843286&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030128&hvtargid=pla-309470202658&psc=1]https://www.amazon.com/Henkel-1381191-Na...2658&psc=1
Interesting. Brand Loctite.
Posts: 23,427
Threads: 697
Likes Received: 511 in 233 posts
Likes Given: 664
Joined: Apr 2025
Wonder if my 65,000 mile ridden year round CB has any rust under the fenders. I'm dont think I'm going to look lol.
Posts: 998
Threads: 62
Likes Received: 46 in 18 posts
Likes Given: 8
Joined: Dec 2013
Any advice on how to proceed?
The rust on my front fender was pretty imbedded, and I had to use emery paper to remove it. I wiped the fender clean with WD-40 before reinstalling the front wheel. I'll see how this worked the next time I change my front tire. Funny thing is this: I've posted threads on this forum about rust in the past, and I am convinced the quality of metal on my CB1100 is just not that high of quality. I own (since new) a 1977 Yamaha RD400 and an 1976 Honda CB750F, and neither of these bikes have exhibited rust to the level my CB1100 has.
Posts: 12,677
Threads: 77
Likes Received: 3 in 3 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Dec 2014
(04-09-2022, 05:38 AM)Dave_imp Wrote: Any advice on how to proceed?
The rust on my front fender was pretty imbedded, and I had to use emery paper to remove it. I wiped the fender clean with WD-40 before reinstalling the front wheel. I'll see how this worked the next time I change my front tire. Funny thing is this: I've posted threads on this forum about rust in the past, and I am convinced the quality of metal on my CB1100 is just not that high of quality. I own (since new) a 1977 Yamaha RD400 and an 1976 Honda CB750F, and neither of these bikes have exhibited rust to the level my CB1100 has.
Very well could be true Dave. My '76 RD400 fenders looked pretty good, but I think they were heavier too. Nevertheless, for me I find it hard to bother looking at or under fenders (unless it was the amplifier type

). I'd would consider just dabbing suspect areas with some grease and forget 'bout it.
Posts: 267
Threads: 11
Likes Received: 46 in 16 posts
Likes Given: 5
Joined: Nov 2021
(04-07-2022, 08:23 AM)Classico_imp Wrote: I’ve some light rust patches on mudguards’ interior.
They are superficial but i want to get rid of them asap. I think I’ll clear them with sandapaper or some abrassive brush drill, then paint them with some protection product. Someone been there before? Any advice on how to proceed?
Yeah I noticed the same when I had the fender off to install a Extnda Fenda. I lightly sanded, cleaned, and coated the rust with Rust Converter, then painted the whole area with oil based enamel.
On mine it wasn't really the fender so much as the sheet metal brace attached to the fender. I posted about it here:
Posts: 34
Threads: 4
Likes Received: 0 in 0 posts
Likes Given: 0
Joined: Feb 2022