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Motorcycle Discussions => Japanese Bikes => Topic started by: Old_Phil on January 24, 2008, 05:03:08 AM

Title: '65 Honda CB72 Ally. How do you keep it bright?
Post by: Old_Phil on January 24, 2008, 05:03:08 AM

Most of you will have you're own ways to keep bike alluminium bright.
I've got through a bale of wirewool and a 12 gallon tub of "autosol" bringing up my ally bits to a chrome like shine while I rebuild the Honda, but I know from my experiences back in the 60's that the ally will soon dull off again.
So. What do you use?
Give me you're recommendations of  coatings available today. What do the "pro" renovators use?
Thanks all.
(I'm going to have to fit a grease nipple to my elbow).

Title: Re: '65 Honda CB72 Ally. How do you keep it bright
Post by: OzyOldy on January 25, 2008, 04:30:25 PM

In my own humble opinion, go with the "grease nipple in the elbow" idea. :)
Had the same thoughts with my Z, but I decided that the coatings of old yellowed/peeled off so didn't want to take the chance with the modern coatings either. I've had no problems keeping it all shiny, though I do give it a quick once over every 2-3 rides with Autosol or Mothers.
Besides....it can be good therapy.  ;D

Title: Re: '65 Honda CB72 Ally. How do you keep it bright
Post by: Old_Phil on January 25, 2008, 04:55:26 PM

Cheers Ozy. Just wanted to make sure I was'nt missing some "miracle" product.

Phil

Title: Re: '65 Honda CB72 Ally. How do you keep it bright
Post by: Cleggy on January 26, 2008, 08:27:38 AM

I have similar problems, mainly because my garage is not as DRY as i would like it !!

The slightest bit of dampness and the alloy has dulled again.

I too shall have the "grease nipple on the elbow" treatment LOL ;D