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Post by daxxa on Jan 14, 2019 6:27:22 GMT 10
Hi Can anyone suggest a fix. I used a degreaser on my bike and it has reacted with the aluminum of the frame and the engine side covers. I am assuming I will need to polish the frame but will need to get the engine covers re coated. These are magnesium I think. I think they are anodised. Can anyone help  Photo is what it used to look like. Now it has all runs down the frame and brown marks like oil stains on the covers. |
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Post by Swampy on Jan 17, 2019 3:49:07 GMT 10
Hi Can anyone suggest a fix. I used a degreaser on my bike and it has reacted with the aluminum of the frame and the engine side covers. I am assuming I will need to polish the frame but will need to get the engine covers re coated. These are magnesium I think. I think they are anodised. Can anyone help ![???]() ![???]() Photo is what it used to look like. Now it has all runs down the frame and brown marks like oil stains on the covers. I can't see your pictures but engine covers are painted from standard. Autosol on the alloy and cutting compound on the paint? What sort of degreaser should we all avoid? I use hot water and laundry powder to clean dirt bikes and tyres...some degreasers feel caustic |
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Post by daxxa on Jan 29, 2019 10:40:51 GMT 10
it was a general workshop degreaser from supercheap. had on the fine print on the back. Not suitable for magnesium and aluminium. I will post some pics later. Attachments:
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Post by fathead on Feb 1, 2019 17:03:41 GMT 10
While your on the subject. .... Dont use the blue tyre and bumper shine on any plastic either. It will bubble and farkit.
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Post by fathead on Feb 1, 2019 17:08:04 GMT 10
Use CT18 or Castrol Transwash to wash your bike. Sponge on paint soft brush on motor wheels etc. Then spay bit of bike shine silicone spray... look like new everytime son !
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