Lacquering/clear coat frame n forks after metal polish,,,,
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Lacquering/clear coat frame n forks after metal polish,,,,
Have searched master G (Google) with no avail...
So, just got a lovely shine on my steel frame with some T CUT metal Polish..
Heading out to buy Lacquer now...
Obviously I don;t want to sand it down as you would with paint, I am guessing this new shiny looking steel frame n forks are just good to spray and clear coat?
So, just got a lovely shine on my steel frame with some T CUT metal Polish..
Heading out to buy Lacquer now...
Obviously I don;t want to sand it down as you would with paint, I am guessing this new shiny looking steel frame n forks are just good to spray and clear coat?
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I would be tempted to use a auto body wax and grease remover first (after testing small area) the polish may repel the clear coat, making a mess.
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is this stripped down to just a bare frame ? acetone to remove even the slightest hint of oil,
even that from your hands , touching it while you were polishing it ..
even that from your hands , touching it while you were polishing it ..
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yeah it is a bare metal frame, sanded upto p2000 paper, then t cut metal polish to polsih it up...
so what is the next move? will accetone and wax remover not spoil the polish??
so what is the next move? will accetone and wax remover not spoil the polish??
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any oil and the clear coat wont go on well .. polishing compound is really just a really fine abrasive ..
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I remember a sales rep come in to the shop with a polished "Steelman" bare frame (1980's). He said that it was covered in Hairspray. It looked pretty good
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remember a sales rep come in to the shop with a polished "Steelman" bare frame (1980's). He said that it was covered in Hairspray. It looked pretty good
The irony on here is horrendous
So guys, can anyone suggest a product that won't ruin my polish?
The irony on here is horrendous
So guys, can anyone suggest a product that won't ruin my polish?
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there you go then use a volatile solvent to remove any oil residue when you are done , like I said.
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Quick question on polishing...
Can you apply too much TCUT metal polish?? Or any metal polish for that matter??
As in does there come a time when you should just concentrate on buffing??
haha
Can you apply too much TCUT metal polish?? Or any metal polish for that matter??
As in does there come a time when you should just concentrate on buffing??
haha
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Use Dupont Prep-Sol (or your local equivalent) to remove any traces of oil or wax left behind by the polish before you attempt to apply any sort of finish.
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Will rubbing alcohol do?
to many unseen variables to say , from here.
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Unless the steel is stainless, don't expect it to stay shiny for very long. Moisture will penetrate through the lacquer or clear coat and start rust formation. Primer paints applied under the top coats are designed to seal moisture out, but will not allow the polished look you want. I suspect rubbing alcohol might not be the best for removing oils, as it is usually about 30% water, which will allow rust to form.
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Can't win here can we?
Guess it's trial an error... Though I don't have too many old bikes and too much time to be trialing with...
Might do some research on Master G to see if there are some sacred methods to save my beloved polish.
Guess it's trial an error... Though I don't have too many old bikes and too much time to be trialing with...
Might do some research on Master G to see if there are some sacred methods to save my beloved polish.
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So the main thing I can gather is it is about preparation. Leaving your metal as clean as possible.
Possible to clearcoat bare metal? - XS650 Forum
Good article ^
So if rubbing alcoho leaves 30% water residue, what can i use that will leave 0% or as close as? (in regards to rubbing away the oils and wax)
Possible to clearcoat bare metal? - XS650 Forum
Good article ^
So if rubbing alcoho leaves 30% water residue, what can i use that will leave 0% or as close as? (in regards to rubbing away the oils and wax)
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If you have a sprayer, I've had good luck using clear coat sold at autozone on wood speaker projects
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For a high-gloss finish use urethane instead of lacquer.
If you have a sprayer, I've had good luck using clear coat sold at autozone on wood speaker projects
Anyone know any alternatives to Dupont Prep-Sol?? Sounds like it might be what i need for preparing the frame n forks for clear coating..
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That being said, it's a lousy solvent for grease and oil (it's OK for fats eg fingermarks)
Prep-sol appears to be a low MW hydrocarbon. If you are using a clear lacquer, I'd use the thinner specified for that lacquer as a substitute.