Help:cleaning and possibly polishing my frame
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Help:cleaning and possibly polishing my frame
I have taken everything off the frame and i want to make it nice and clean for the new parts. What should i use to clean it first, and is it safe to use any type of aluminum polish to try and get back the original look.
Its the same finish as this zaskar on ebay:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...859646300#DESC
Its the same finish as this zaskar on ebay:
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...859646300#DESC
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Originally posted by xxdrubloodxx
I have taken everything off the frame and i want to make it nice and clean for the new parts. What should i use to clean it first, and is it safe to use any type of aluminum polish to try and get back the original look.
Its the same finish as this zaskar on ebay:
I have taken everything off the frame and i want to make it nice and clean for the new parts. What should i use to clean it first, and is it safe to use any type of aluminum polish to try and get back the original look.
Its the same finish as this zaskar on ebay:
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I just asked a guy at my LBS, and he said that my bike has a clearcoat or something rather, and you cant use polish on it. For some reason i think hes wrong.
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Originally posted by xxdrubloodxx
I just asked a guy at my LBS, and he said that my bike has a clearcoat or something rather, and you cant use polish on it. For some reason i think hes wrong.
I just asked a guy at my LBS, and he said that my bike has a clearcoat or something rather, and you cant use polish on it. For some reason i think hes wrong.
Or to be quick (only do this if your stickers are under the clearcoat), use soap and water, and then WD40 to lube the frame and paint (makes cleaning easier. I do this on one bike each ride and wax it once a month).
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Originally posted by Monkey Spud
Your bike will shine nicely and the wax will help keep the dirt off (or at least make it easier to wash).
Your bike will shine nicely and the wax will help keep the dirt off (or at least make it easier to wash).