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Wells01
Posted on Friday, December 31, 2004 - 10:16 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use my XB9S everyday unless its icy and I wash it of with water every evening. My garage is damp and I am concerned with the amount of corrosion on the wheels and engine cases. Is anyone aware of a product which would save my aluminum as I cant spend every evening polishing. I am considering having the wheels plastic coated but what do I do with the front cylinder rocker cover?
Many thanks
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Aldaytona


Posted on Friday, December 31, 2004 - 10:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think if it were me, I would wash it in the morning so it would air/heat dry while using it instead of having put it away overnight in damp conditions after washing.
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Keith


Posted on Friday, December 31, 2004 - 06:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

David,

S100 makes a spray on corrosion inhibitor for aluminum. You might give that a try.

Keith
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Ingemar


Posted on Friday, December 31, 2004 - 06:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I gave up on keeping it shiny. I'm having my wheels coated in the future.
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Steve_uk
Posted on Friday, December 31, 2004 - 06:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hi Wells. Sounds like Scottoiler FS365 spray is what you're looking for.
I don't spray it on the wheels for obvious reasons, I wipe it on carefully with a cloth.. powder-coating is probably best. Check out their site.. http://www.scottoiler.com/fs365.htm
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Steve_uk
Posted on Friday, December 31, 2004 - 07:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I think if it were me, I would wash it in the morning so it would air/heat dry while using it instead of having put it away overnight in damp conditions after washing.

That would allow the salt all night long to have its evil corrosive way with your alloy.
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Wells01
Posted on Sunday, January 02, 2005 - 05:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thanks Steve
Ive ordered some of the Scottoiler stuff.
Regards
David
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