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Two_seasons
| Posted on Friday, April 28, 2017 - 03:52 pm: |
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Can you guys tell me what is the best way to bring my PM wheels back to a brilliant shine. Two of my Buells have them and all could use some love. Thanks guys... Edit: Actually, two bikes have PM wheels, both X1 Lightning's (Message edited by two_seasons on April 29, 2017) |
Lake_bueller
| Posted on Friday, April 28, 2017 - 04:46 pm: |
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I use Mother's Mag & Aluminium polish and a Mother's Powercone. |
Ebutch
| Posted on Friday, April 28, 2017 - 08:54 pm: |
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I use Maas best I've used in 50 yrs. of polishing any thing and less work.+ use microcloth. You can buy it at amazon. |
Ebutch
| Posted on Friday, April 28, 2017 - 09:02 pm: |
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1 lbs can yrs of polishing https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_4?url=se arch-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=maas+metal+polish& sprefix=maas%2Caps%2C144&crid=XR7UTIWK6MQW |
Hootowl
| Posted on Monday, May 08, 2017 - 04:45 pm: |
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The factory service manual says to use Mothers Aluminum polish. Or aluminium polish, if you're reading this with a silly accent. |
Phelan
| Posted on Monday, May 08, 2017 - 11:33 pm: |
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1: pull wheels and drop them off at the polishing shop 2: have a drink 3: have another drink 4: pick them up from the polisher Done! |
Jolly
| Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2017 - 12:28 am: |
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Are you just polishing or reviving? I've bought a few bikes with really trashed wheels and I've brought them back... Remove wheels.... it's the only way... I used a wool buffing wheel (I think it was actually a head light restoring kit?) in a drill and maguires rubbing compound.. liberal amounts... then cleaned that off and used "Nevr-Dull" http://m.oreillyauto.com/h5/r/oap/site/c/detail/EA G1/1035605/N0454.oap?ck=Search_N0454_-1_-1&rpl=1&c ategoryRedirect=N0454&pt=N0454 .. it's a cotton batting, that has a polishing compound in it. It's a silver can sold at automotive stores... great stuff!! Then your favorite metal polish like mothers. I use a product called "Purple", it's probably the best I've ever used! http://www.californiacustom.com/purple_metal_polis h.html Takes a little bit of work but it really works well even on seemingly thrashed wheels.. |
Two_seasons
| Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2017 - 06:28 pm: |
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First off, thanks for all the replies guys. Well, here is what happens. I live in Wisconsin. Don't ride the Buell's in the Winter. But...corrosion is the enemy I face. You are right Jolly, it's reviving that I am after. Both of my X1's have a couple of spots on the rotor side. Assume that is because the rotor is depositing (dripping) something onto them. Not sure how it happens, but it's only on the rotor side. I used to use Nevr Dull in the Navy. I also will be seeking out the Maas products. I'll get the Purple Deoxidizer and the polish too. Can't have enough of a good thing. You are correct about taking them off for the reviving part. Then maintain on the bike. I got it. I'll take some before and after pics. After all, I've got to get these bikes pretty for Homecoming... |
Loose1
| Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2017 - 06:48 pm: |
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Steve, don't make them look too nice. It will make ours look that much worst. Matt |
Two_seasons
| Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2017 - 07:31 pm: |
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No worries Matt... Ross, you funny man! Are you coming out for Homecoming with Zac4mac? OK, so I just ordered the California Custom Products. Now on to the Maas product line. |
Two_seasons
| Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2017 - 07:48 pm: |
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OK, so I just ordered the MAAS metal polish. WOOT |
Phelan
| Posted on Tuesday, May 09, 2017 - 08:44 pm: |
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My summer is booked this year so it's unlikely. If not this year, hopefully next. |
Williamscottrobertson
| Posted on Wednesday, May 10, 2017 - 08:07 am: |
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White diamond polish is available at the auto parts store and will even polish plastics. I've had good luck with it. |
Two_seasons
| Posted on Saturday, May 20, 2017 - 08:33 pm: |
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I finally got the MAAS polish. |
Two_seasons
| Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 08:56 pm: |
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And I got all the California Custom Product. AL Deoxidizer, Purple Metal Polish (boy, does that stuff seperate quick), M-Ron Glass and a couple of bottles of LVC. WOOT I've got two weeks off before Homecoming, so I be a polishing fool |
Loose1
| Posted on Sunday, May 21, 2017 - 09:22 pm: |
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I was thinking we'd have to work off our breakfast bill polishing. |
Two_seasons
| Posted on Monday, May 22, 2017 - 12:12 pm: |
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Oh, I'll make sure Doris puts you to work. Maybe build a retaining wall for us in your "spare" time |
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