G oog le BadWeB | Login/out | Topics | Search | Custodians | Register | Edit Profile

Buell Forum » XBoard » Buell XBoard Archives » How do you remove leather stains on the frame? « Previous Next »

Author Message
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Swedish_xb12ss
Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 09:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)




As you can see i have leather stains all over the frame! It looks really bad in my eyes.... I guess it's my new Arlen Ness leather pants that loves the black paint on the frame.... Does anyone have any idea how to get rid of it? Just plain car shampoo don't work!! Neither does wax with rubbing!! I'm sure you guys have seen it on your bikes as well?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Luvthemtorts
Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 11:24 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Are sure it is a residue from the pants and not where the leather has "polished" the paint?
Glad you posted this though because I am trying to decide on Draggin' Jeans or leather pants as we speak. With my frame being silver it would be much more noticeable.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

U4euh
Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 11:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My boots make leather marks, and below that-rubber marks. I use a little bit of lighter fluid drops on a paper towel. Followed by a quick rinse. Don't know if that will work for you or not. Too me it also looks like polishing, but very hard to tell with this photo, can you get a better pic?
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Molly_hatchet
Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 12:29 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

weird...a degreaser might work like simple green or castrol super clean if ur feelin froggy careful of staining ..keep the black crinkle stuff wet.. that makes it harder to stain with the degreaser.
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Swedish_xb12ss
Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 05:44 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If the leather would have polished the paint it sure does a better job than the rubbing/wax that i have tried to remove it with.....The wax can't polish the frame because it's not a smooth surface... Guess it's a kind of powder coat? Maybe i can try some kind of alcohol?? Just don't want to destroy the paintjob....
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

12r
Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 06:20 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The frame on my Firebolt is very similar. I rarely ride without a suit and the frame and airbox cover are scuffed to blazes. On my bike it looks like the leather has 'smoothed out' some of the texture on the grey powder coat. Similarly, the inside legs of my suit have taken on a curious satin grey finish which I can only presume is via contact with the frame. I have to say that this effect has taken about 10,000 miles to develop and I quite like it
Top of pagePrevious messageNext messageBottom of page Link to this message

Duc_htr
Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2006 - 02:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

hey Luv, draggin jeans are great for a ride to work, but if you ride hard please save yourself a skin graph and get leathers...
my 2¢
« Previous Next »

Add Your Message Here
Post:
Bold text Italics Underline Create a hyperlink Insert a clipart image

Username: Posting Information:
This is a public posting area. Enter your username and password if you have an account. Otherwise, enter your full name as your username and leave the password blank. Your e-mail address is optional.
Password:
E-mail:
Options: Post as "Anonymous" (Valid reason required. Abusers will be exposed. If unsure, ask.)
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Action:

Topics | Last Day | Tree View | Search | User List | Help/Instructions | Rules | Program Credits Administration