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Duane Ausherman wrote:I have heard aluminum pronounced differently, but never speled differently.

"Aluminum" is an acceptable alternative Duane.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium#Etymology

SteveD wrote:And then, when all nice and clean, there's make up for motorcycles, Rub 'n buff.

Before and after...

That is remarkable! Is that the stuff that's kind of a paste that fills pores in the metal?

Chuey

Yep, it's a metal powder in a sort of thin waxy base. Works great for covering up heavily corroded and blotchy aluminum too.

Rub'n'buff is great stuff. Comes in tiny 10 gram tubes in different colours from art/craft supply vendors. One tube will easily do all the alloys on one bike. It is best applied with a finger tip in small patches. Most people seem to use the Silver Leaf colour for a bright and shiny finish. I used the Pewter colour for a softer look.





Two years later and it's looking a bit shabby at close quarters. I'm saving to buy another tube.

Gidday,

Yep used a little the other day on the wheels but not yet on the engine casing... Is bloody good stuff!!

SteveD wrote:

Duane Ausherman wrote:I have heard aluminum pronounced differently, but never speled differently.

"Aluminum" is an acceptable alternative Duane.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aluminium#Etymology

When I read the US version I have to try saying "alooom'n'm" to get that proper 'merican feel.
It's tricky, but I'm getting better at it.

Airbear wrote:When I read the US version I have to try saying "alooom'n'm" to get that proper 'merican feel.
It's tricky, but I'm getting better at it.

Somehow, that was funnier than most things. Thanks, Charlie.

Chuey

I use car polish to clean engine cases. I'm not sure which ones you have in the penal colonies, but TR8 and Nu finish work for me. Resin glaze type products seem to clean well. Soft brush, terry cloth, let dry. Remove with another piece of terry cloth. If this doesn't get them up to snuff: use aluminum heat resistant paint on a rag. The paint will color the recessed dirty areas of the casting surface. Wipe on, then wipe off as much as possible with a clean rag. Let dry. Don't make a mess on other surfaces of your bike, or you'll look like a douche bag. Once your cases are acceptable, use the polish to keep the low points of the castings clean. Live long and prosper.

Airbear wrote:Rub'n'buff is great stuff. Comes in tiny 10 gram tubes in different colours from art/craft supply vendors. One tube will easily do all the alloys on one bike. It is best applied with a finger tip in small patches. Most people seem to use the Silver Leaf colour for a bright and shiny finish. I used the Pewter colour for a softer look.





Two years later and it's looking a bit shabby at close quarters. I'm saving to buy another tube.

Thanks Charlie, i just came back here to have a look .

I'll be in town this morning try the craft store for some. Your result looks pretty good to me !

If you don't have any luck there, buy it on-line. Google 'Rub n Buff'. In Oz it's about $12 plus postage, or from the US about $4 plus a bunch more postage.