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I've been polishing the fork tubes with Magiars to reove the discoloration in the stock finish. What I have are some really NICE looking tubes. Question is, what's the best way to keep them that way?
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Papa Gino
79 and something XS 1100 Special "Battle Cruiser"
78 XT 500 "Old Shaky"
02 Kawasaki Concours "Connie" -
polish them daily
Some folks say to clear coat them, but others say that that reduces the shine and can yellow.
I don't think it's really a big issue. When washing the bike, how hard is it to take a little Mother's and a T- shirt and givin' them the "once-over"? Smooth and round... no boltheads nor hard to reach places. They won't dull nor tarnish any quicker than anything else.
I just reread your post. I sanded all the stock laquer/varnish off, and then buffed them on a wheel. Very low maintenence."Damn it Jim, I'm a doctor, not a mechanic!' ('Bones' McCoy) -
Read this thread about Rub and Buff. I am going to experiment with this stuff this winter.1979 XS1100 Special with 81 carbs
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