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Desertfox
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 04:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Couldn't seem to find this topic in the archives... It seems like something people would do.

I was wondering about sanding the metal (aluminum?) of my X1's tail section to get out some scratches and maybe polish it so a shine. It feels like it has some sort of clear coating on it though, so I don't know if this is a good idea. I have no way to replace the clear coat once its sanded off.

Now, I do enjoy cleaning the motorcycle (this is the first thing I've owned that's nice enough to BE cleaned) so if its more prone to dirtiness, that's fine. I worry more about corrosion resistance than anything.

Would 1000 grit wet sanding do the job you think?
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X1_rider
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 05:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

There is a powdercoat clearcoat covering the tail section (and the swingarm, engine covers, etc...). You'd have to remove that to get to the aluminum (unless you sand right through it I guess but then you'll have to remove it all over).
I powdercoated my tail section flat black but in order to first remove the clear, I used some Permatex Gasket Remover and brushed it clean with a stainless steel brush. It is a lot of work but it can be done.
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Babired
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 07:52 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

wow another good thread I have a tail section that looks pretty ratty and was contacted by another bad webber that said they are painted, so they are actually clear coated with a powder coat underneath? I was wondering if I could repolish mine. But I'm buying another one. More good information!
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Desertfox
Posted on Thursday, August 26, 2010 - 07:57 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Judging from my progress, you can get back to the original finish with some good polishing techniques and some aerosol clear coat. So far so good.
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X1_rider
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 05:25 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

@Babired, it is more of a clear powdercoat that is applied to the aluminum, I assume it is to prevent oxidation.
Very tough stuff to remove, especially in the corners.
Here is a pic of the stripped parts, ready for the powdercoating oven.
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Babired
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 09:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It almost looks like the regular X1 tail section. I'm buying a tail section a Bueller never used. So it's in perfect condition. I might get the ratty one re-done or sell it sometime next year. Thank you for the information! K
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Kalali
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 11:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

X1_rider, what is that piece hanging in the middle? You said engine cover but somehow I am drawing blank on what piece that is.
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Yo_barry
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 12:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Looks like the primary cover. The inside (facing the camera) is masked so it doesn't get powder coated.
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X1_rider
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 01:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

That's right, it's the primary cover.
Here are the pieces out of the oven.

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Kalali
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 01:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Oh, OK. The taped side threw me off. Looks like I need new glasses...
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Babired
Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 02:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

don't feel bad I didn'tknow what it was either and now I see it!
you did a good job on those parts!

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