Cleaning up the exhaust

[Thirdorb]

So I am in the process of Street Fighting my bike, and I have come to the exhaust...well, more specifically, the headers/pipes which are all rusted.
My question is threefold:
1. What is the best heavy rust remover? I have a dremel with wire brushes, which is what I was planning on using...thoughts?
2. What is the best heat resistant paint to coat the pipes once they are clean?
3. If I take the pipes off, should I automatically replace the gaskets, or only worry if they are obviously worn to crap?

Thanks!

[connieskat]

Evaporust is awesome, light prep, coat, and paint. I've used grill paint before, good to 750 degrees easily available and cheap

[ep87]

If your willing to spend a few bucks you can have your exhaust high temp powder coated. I think I paid about $100-$125 for my header and mid-pipe,
which included sand blasting all the old paint and rust. I have about 2k on them since they were done and they still look great.
Richard

[brentwoodkris]

I agree, high temp powder coating is the only way to go. It's permanent and you won't have to worry about re-coating like you would with the rattle cans. Around here they call it Jet Hot'ing the exhaust. $125 for getting that and blasting sounds about right but I think my local guy is closer to $175 just for perspective.

[supermario]

i just cleaned up my exhaust and swing arm use some wire brushes and a right angle hand drill. worked great than painted with rustoleum high heat. worked great. dried fast... but i dont know how long it will