Polishing Aluminium
Polishing Aluminium
I really want to put some shine to R75/5 and was wondering what you guys use to clean and shine up the engine, wheels, carbs and other parts?
1973 75/5
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Any and all disclaimers may apply
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Imma just leave this here:
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=148&p=1330&hilit=woo+hoo#p1330
Watch out for the obsession.
viewtopic.php?f=1&t=148&p=1330&hilit=woo+hoo#p1330
Watch out for the obsession.
Call me Mel. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me at home, I thought I would ride about a little and see the other parts of the world.
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So-o-o glad the forum's (previously saved) archive is alive and well to delve into. Thanks Mel, for the bling memories. How's it looking today years later?
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Do a search here..."Rub 'n buff", makeup for airheads.
Cheers, Steve
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1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
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Mother's polish - I've tried others but this is the best and easiest.
Did all my brake linkages, pedal, handlebar mounts and rims - fantastic
Did all my brake linkages, pedal, handlebar mounts and rims - fantastic
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It's holding up all right. The bits get an on-bike reblinging every other year. It does look like a rider and not a show bike now and that's just fine. I can take it apart and fully rebling it in another 30 years.
Call me Mel. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me at home, I thought I would ride about a little and see the other parts of the world.
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Autosol aluminum cleaner, polish and protective oil...
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Vapor blasting?
The best finish I've seen on airhead alloy.
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