classic motorcycle forum

Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Goldie on March 19, 2009, 05:28:33 PM

Title: PAINT STAIN
Post by: Goldie on March 19, 2009, 05:28:33 PM

Can anyone please advise how to get rid of a light brown stain which is beginning to appear around the neck of my silver Gold Star tank?
I believe that the stain was caused by the breather pipe banjo which screws into the tank by the fuel cap was not tightened fully to stop slight vapour oo fuel weepage.
Some people have told me to gently use T-Cut or simular to remove it.
The paint work is immaculate, so i don't really want to try anything that could mess it up.
I would rather leave the stain there, providing it does not get any worse.
Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Title: Re: PAINT STAIN
Post by: Goldie on March 20, 2009, 07:01:09 PM

Looks like you are stumped on suggestions :-/

Title: Re: PAINT STAIN
Post by: L.A.B. on March 20, 2009, 07:15:48 PM

I don't see any reason not to use T-Cut, as you've already been advised to do.

Title: Re: PAINT STAIN
Post by: thunderbird on March 20, 2009, 07:20:22 PM

t cut should remove it goldie,as long as you use good clean soft rags and there is no dust/grit  on the tank when you are doing it i cant see that you will harm the finish just give it a good polish after with wax polish

Title: Re: PAINT STAIN
Post by: Goldie on March 20, 2009, 08:04:50 PM

Thanks for that guys.
Will have to find some soft suitable rag.

Title: Re: PAINT STAIN
Post by: triman65 on March 20, 2009, 08:30:05 PM

Hi goldie

You could try brasso but as with Tcut you will have to be careful

 ;D ;D

Title: Re: PAINT STAIN
Post by: chris perfect on March 20, 2009, 08:53:20 PM

Just use old yellow dusters or alternatively wipe it off with old yellow dusters after a run. Oh and screw the cap on tight.