protecting polish
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protecting polish
11 Jan 2011 15:58
Hey guys, I've been polishing up some things on the bike while I'm waiting on parts to arrive for the rebuild and was wondering what is the best way to protect it when done so I don't have to redo it everytime I wash it. If it matters, I polished the clutch and brake levers, shifter and brake pedals, and all the bolts you can see with the bike assembled. so, if you have a method that works really well I'd like to hear it.
'78 KZ1075 LTD
stage 1 head by Larry Cavanaugh
race built crank by John Pearson
Mikuni rs34's
k410 cams
back cut tranny
8" over D&G swinger
proving once again that age and treachery is better than youth and enthusiasm
stage 1 head by Larry Cavanaugh
race built crank by John Pearson
Mikuni rs34's
k410 cams
back cut tranny
8" over D&G swinger
proving once again that age and treachery is better than youth and enthusiasm
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Re: protecting polish
11 Jan 2011 16:31
3 thick coats of wax
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Re: protecting polish
11 Jan 2011 16:46
Wax? That's it? I was hoping for something a little more durable than that. I don't really want to clear ooat it either. But if it's wax, then it's "wax on."
'78 KZ1075 LTD
stage 1 head by Larry Cavanaugh
race built crank by John Pearson
Mikuni rs34's
k410 cams
back cut tranny
8" over D&G swinger
proving once again that age and treachery is better than youth and enthusiasm
stage 1 head by Larry Cavanaugh
race built crank by John Pearson
Mikuni rs34's
k410 cams
back cut tranny
8" over D&G swinger
proving once again that age and treachery is better than youth and enthusiasm
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Re: protecting polish
12 Jan 2011 05:58
I've been hand polishing my engine covers for years and they look great but need to be re-done after a major wash job as andy9802gt says. Just a couple coats of car wax will seal it? Just that simple? I'll give it a try.... Thanks!
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Re: protecting polish
12 Jan 2011 08:15
For Aluminum
"ZOOPS"
Goggle it. It is a chemical sealer for polished aluminum.
Once a year! But it is exspensive! Over a $100 for the kit. the kit will cover 75 sq. feet of area.
Otherwise just keep wiping it with Mothers of Flitz.
Goggle it. It is a chemical sealer for polished aluminum.
Once a year! But it is exspensive! Over a $100 for the kit. the kit will cover 75 sq. feet of area.
Otherwise just keep wiping it with Mothers of Flitz.
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Went thru 25 of these in 40 yrs.
I SOLD OUT! THE KAW BARN IS EMPTY.
More room for The Old Girl, Harley 75 FLH Electra Glide,
Old faithful! Points ign. Bendix Orig. carb.
Starts everytime!
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Re: protecting polish
12 Jan 2011 08:27
You guys never heard of wax... :laugh:
lots o' wax, and she'll shine like new, and be well protected from the elements.
lots o' wax, and she'll shine like new, and be well protected from the elements.
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79 Kawie Z1000 LTD
81 Kawie Z1000 CSR
83 Honda VT750C A
85 Kawie GPZ900 A2
86 Zukie GS1150 EG
93 Yamie XV1100 E
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Re: protecting polish
14 Jan 2011 06:31 - 14 Jan 2011 06:35
You guys never heard of wax...
lots o' wax, and she'll shine like new, and be well protected from the elements.
lol Just never thought about waxing aluminum. How does wax hold up to engine heat?
lots o' wax, and she'll shine like new, and be well protected from the elements.
lol Just never thought about waxing aluminum. How does wax hold up to engine heat?
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Re: protecting polish
14 Jan 2011 12:37
holds up fine,even holds up on chrome exhuast
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