I wouldent powdercoat. Theres bronse bushings pressed in, along with a felt pad on the one end that holds oil for lubrication. Masknoff inside where bearings are, sandblast,
Well, durnit. I don't have access to sandblasting. I took some 00-grade steel wool to the exterior, and that helped a little. I went up to 0-grade, which helped more ... but that rust is on there.
