Did they Laquer my aluminum pieces?

My KZ1000P engine covers or what ever they are called have some very polished areas and some dull areas. Looking closer at the dull areas it looks like it has a coating on it that has gotten dull, that can be scraped away even using my fingernail. The shiny places seem to be where the laquer has worn off. I went after the left side with some 0000 steel wool and it removes it with lots of elbow grease and polishes up nicely. I'm just wondering if there is anything in the solvent department that might make removing this crud easier?

I tried mineral spirits to no avail. I'd really like to get this stuff off and get the sides polished up nice. It would make the bike look soooo much better...

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Doug - You double posted so I locked this one with less responses.
Wireman - Please respond up in the first thread and I will delete this one in a day or two. Thanks!

Post edited by: wiredgeorge, at: 2006/02/08 09:47

acetone cleans parts pretty good but dont get it on paintB)