| Author | Message | ||
     Ferrisbuellersdayoff |
I polished a few pieces, is there anything I can apply to the bare metal that can keep corrosion down to a minimum? | ||
| Tq_freak |
Paint  | ||
| Ironken |
There are some aluminum polishes that will help repel moisture, but, it is temporary. For goodness sake keep road salt/de icers off of it. That shit thrashes aluminum. | ||
| Slaughter |
Polished aluminum just needs polishing. There aren't many things that'll help you there. Silicone sprays will help - they are compatible with the aluminum but you just have to regularly wipe on/wipe off. REalize that Silicone really contaminates any surface that you ever want to paint so IF you are even thinking of painting anything near where you're going to use silicone, think twice, silicone will nearly make painting impossible. Hope you live in a dry area. Polished aluminum takes more polishing to keep it purdy. | ||
| Bads1 |
Flitz | ||
| Gentleman_jon |
Eastwood, the automotive refinishing specialist, has a product that has worked very well for me. It is made to coat BARE metal only, don't try it on paint! It is called Eastwood Diamond Clear coat. Here is the web addy for it: http://www.eastwoodco.com/jump.jsp?itemID=415&itemType=PRODUCT I sprayed it on my polished billet aluminum handle bar risers last winter, and the aluminum looks just as when I applied it. Amazing really. Eastman has the solution to almost any finishing problem one might encounter on a car or bike.  | ||
| Sparky |
I once had a Harley big twin primary cover polished and clear powder coated. The powder coat kept it looking newly polished without ever having to maintain the finish. Be advised though, if the part has to endure engine heat, make sure they use the proper type that can tolerate the expansion of aluminum. | ||
| Rick_a |
I used to have several polished aluminum pieces on my ride. A common cleaning product (can't remember what it was) stained the aluminum so deep that I couldn't polish it out. I painted everything. Turns out this engine paint comes off with gasoline (not so nice when changing jets) so next I'm going to bead blast it all. | ||
| Djkaplan |
"Paint " Momma always told me it was better to be a smartass than a dumb ass! | ||
| Dfishman |
Gibbs Penetrating Oil.Wipe it on with a rag.It will not shine as much,but will not corrode.It keeps my bikes from corroding here at the beach. | ||
| Buellinachinashop |
I have a question somewhat in-line with the topic. I have saddle bags on my XBS. When I took them off I noticed marring/rubbing on the passenger pegs and the seat pillars. Is there way to buff this out or must I repaint them? | ||
| Bads1 |
Paint them John. You can get the matching paint in a spray bomb can that is identical at the dealer. | ||
| Toona |
Most any Autozone/Advanced Auto has a clear paint for aluminum wheels. It "fogs" the polished look about 10%, but you don't have to keep polishing over and over. It's high temp stuff, so it doesn't yellow over time. |
