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From: davet@vaxwaller.UUCP (Dave Triplett)
Newsgroups: net.cycle
Subject: Re: Splotchy aluminum parts!
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Date: Fri, 12-Sep-86 12:43:53 EDT
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Posted: Fri Sep 12 12:43:53 1986
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> C.Rogers writes:
> 
> > Does anyone out there have a good method or
> > product for cleaning side covers and those
> > engine parts which are brushed or anodized
> > aluminum ........ 

I have been following this discussion for a while
and have seen only one response which indicated
that polishing side covers might not be a good
idea.  On many bikes, the aluminum is covered
by a clear overcoat.  Polishing of this coat
will only remove it, producing "splotchy alumninum
parts"!  Once splotchiness develops, if the
bike does indeed use a clear overcoat, the only
cure is to use a solvent to remove the coat and
then repaint with another clear coat.  I have
read of how to do this but have not done it
myself.


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	Dave Triplett	 (415) 939-2400 x2087
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