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Gowindward


Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 03:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The fine porous surface of the frame and swingarm has wax in the pores and has created a hazy dull surface color and makes it look old or dirty. I have tried a few wax removers with no luck at getting the wax build up out of the porous surface. Has anyone else run into this and found a solution.
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BadS1


Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 03:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Have you tried pre-cleano.You'll find it at a automotive paint supply store.Should do the trick.
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Spiderman


Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 04:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Also that you may have in the house.
Windex and WD40
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Gowindward


Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 05:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I have used a couple of 3M wax remover products and some citrus solvent / cleaner with no improvement. I will hunt down some Pre-Cleano and try it.
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Daves


Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 05:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

You wax your bike?
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BadS1


Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 05:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

If not that try some Honda....yes I said Honda contact cleaner.It works great and it won't harm the paint.
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Gowindward


Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 05:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Yah...Waxing adds another 7.25 HP!!
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Rubberdown


Posted on Monday, February 14, 2005 - 05:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I thought you only had to wax real Harleys.. lol.
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Kowpow225
Posted on Tuesday, February 15, 2005 - 02:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Proper waxing results in 10% less static drag. And less static drag results in 10% less wax.
HA! I'm such a math whiz.
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