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    Quote Originally Posted by Metalor View Post
    I've found some on trademe, does it sound like the same stuff?

    http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...00&permanent=0

    Yup, I've still got the tail end of my tube and the more you work it the better things get, like Autosol on alloy.

    Good spotting, batman.

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    What I use to polish alloy or chrome is, fine grade steel wool (remember you can get different grades of it) and a little autosol. Then I use 2000 grade wet&dry (not always easy to find) wet but rubbed not too hard.
    Wipe off.
    After that, buff up with a rag and very minimal turtlewax.

    Like Jim says though, I have also found that autosol can dull chrome if used too aggressively as it is quite abrasive.

    Hope this helps.


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    How do Autosol and similar products work? Are they super-fine abrasives or some other clever thing? They claim not to be abrasive but they must be...?
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    They basically fill in dimples or tiny holes in the metals surface and then (supposedly) put a layer over the top of the metal. However, in my experience, you have to go easy with autosol as it has a type of toothpaste texture that if you rub for too long you can lose the shiny (esp on aluminium) that you got.


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    I'll probably get shot down for this but for small rust spots on chrome I would recommend cutting/rubbing compound (and elbow grease). This is the stuff used to smooth paint surface after spraying or to remove a layer of oxidised paint. It's abrasive to paint (and rust) but chrome is a lot harder than paint and in my experience it doesn't scratch or mark the chrome. At least the cutting compound I've used, if you try it check on a small patch first.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Crisis management View Post
    An angle grinder is especially effective......sets you up nicely for the rat bike look which is achieved after the first bin.

    Actually, save on the expense of Autosol etc and go directly to Matt black spraycans.


    This may be proof that Jim2 does know more than me..........

    I hear ya !!! Aerosol overhaul time !!!!
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    you may not believe me but coke + toothbrush + gentle scrubbing actually works quite well!

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    Having a Auto Detailer for a son, Ive used all sorts of cleaners on Chrome, depending on how bad any surface rust is., Mostly I use Auto Glym Metal Polish only to remove any surface rust and polish it, but if its really bad then a bit of watered down JIFF to get the bad rust off, then Auto Glymm again to polish and seal it. The important part once again seems to be to SEAL The surface with a good quality polish as once rust grows it leaves tiny imperfections for the stuff to grow in again.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Metalor View Post
    Cheers guys. Looks like I've got a bit of work ahead of me! Not too keen on stripping my bike down though... although there is one place where the thread might be starting to rust a little (I think it's on the indicator arms). Is it possible to take most of the rust off without pulling parts off the bike?

    Mt Eden Motorcycles said they'd do it, but I thought it might be easier to do it myself.
    If a part is showing rust on the threads, such as a mirror stalk. Soak it with some WD-40 and then take it apart and protect it. Short cuts will end up in grief later.
    I use copper paste on threads to lubricate and sacrifice it's self during electrolisis.
    A bit old school, but it works for the winter riding.
    Doing little things like that to your new bike will help to familiarise you and give you confidence to tackle other things. Working on my bikes give me more of a feeling of ownership- blood, sweat and plenty of tears
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    Quote Originally Posted by Jim2 View Post
    Absolutely soak the rusted thread in WD40 or CRC and leave it overnight. Get a good ring spanner set and a good socket set.
    Yep, works well.

    Hey congrats on 10k posts dude, that's alot of internet time!

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