Aluminum tarnish questions,
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Aluminum tarnish questions,
So, My Rocker developed some aluminum cancer over the winter while in storage. Its only stage one.. Meaning At this point they only look like dark stains. I have tried power-ball and power-metal chemo. But Im not having very much luck. Ill post up some pics later day.
Anyone have any tips, or hints as to what I might be doing wrong, or not at all?
Anyone have any tips, or hints as to what I might be doing wrong, or not at all?
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Re: Alum cleaning Polish
i have always used the Happich Simichrome polish. it is not cheap, but works much better than the Mothers. It has been around a long time. we used it in 1970's on the alum cases on my cb750 honda. Most Harley dealers have it. also on ebay, and some spped-and-sport type shops also.
just get a bunch of rags and start rubbing. like any other cleaner , it will not happen instantly, you will find there is more of the oxidation (black stuff) on your wheels than you know.
it is also supposed to leave a light residue on protectant to keep the alum from oxidizing as fast.
after using the mothers (because it is cheaper) to do the first cleaning, i then go to the simichrome pink polish.
let you arms and hands be the guide on how good you want the wheels to look.
thanks
Pat in Tennessee
2008 Rocker C- FXCWC
SE Stage II 103 Cu. In. Big Bore Kit (1690 cc) 3-7/8”
SE Pro 4-3/8” Stroker Flywheel and Rod Assy.
SE 10-1/2:1 Flat Top Pistons
SE Pro 58mm EFI Throttle Body
SE 255 Cam (Torque)
SE Roller Rocker Arms
SE Roller Tappets
SE Valve Spring Kit
SE ST Spark Plugs
SE 10mm Spark Plug
SE Pro Tuner Kit
Vance and Hines Big Radius Exhaust
SE Stage 1 Air Cleaner Kit Wires
SE Hi Flow Billet Air Cleaner with 103 Medallion
FXCW Luggage Rack Kit (Now Chrome Plated)
FXCW Seat
Mustang Sissy bar Pad (VSRC)
Custom Fabricated Sissy Bar (polished stainless steel)
H-D Flames Footpegs
H-D Chrome Voltage Regulator Cover
Custom Stainless 1” Tank Lift
Kuryakin ISO Grips
Comagination Head Light Modulator
Scorpio SR-i901 Active Security System
H-D Windshield
H-D Chrome Shift Rod Kit
just get a bunch of rags and start rubbing. like any other cleaner , it will not happen instantly, you will find there is more of the oxidation (black stuff) on your wheels than you know.
it is also supposed to leave a light residue on protectant to keep the alum from oxidizing as fast.
after using the mothers (because it is cheaper) to do the first cleaning, i then go to the simichrome pink polish.
let you arms and hands be the guide on how good you want the wheels to look.
thanks
Pat in Tennessee
2008 Rocker C- FXCWC
SE Stage II 103 Cu. In. Big Bore Kit (1690 cc) 3-7/8”
SE Pro 4-3/8” Stroker Flywheel and Rod Assy.
SE 10-1/2:1 Flat Top Pistons
SE Pro 58mm EFI Throttle Body
SE 255 Cam (Torque)
SE Roller Rocker Arms
SE Roller Tappets
SE Valve Spring Kit
SE ST Spark Plugs
SE 10mm Spark Plug
SE Pro Tuner Kit
Vance and Hines Big Radius Exhaust
SE Stage 1 Air Cleaner Kit Wires
SE Hi Flow Billet Air Cleaner with 103 Medallion
FXCW Luggage Rack Kit (Now Chrome Plated)
FXCW Seat
Mustang Sissy bar Pad (VSRC)
Custom Fabricated Sissy Bar (polished stainless steel)
H-D Flames Footpegs
H-D Chrome Voltage Regulator Cover
Custom Stainless 1” Tank Lift
Kuryakin ISO Grips
Comagination Head Light Modulator
Scorpio SR-i901 Active Security System
H-D Windshield
H-D Chrome Shift Rod Kit
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Living close to the beach my Rocker's wheels started to look like crap. I tried Mothers ball and polish, and it still look like crap. A friend of mine gave some polish he got from SEMA and after couple simple wipes the shine started to come through the haze. I spend about 1 hour on the wheels and they look great. I now give them a simple cleaning every 2 weeks or so...they look GOOD!
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Living close to the beach my Rocker's wheels started to look like crap. I tried Mothers ball and polish, and it still look like crap. A friend of mine gave some polish he got from SEMA and after couple simple wipes the shine started to come through the haze. I spend about 1 hour on the wheels and they look great. I now give them a simple cleaning every 2 weeks or so...they look GOOD!
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