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Here are a few pics from a bike we detailed yesterday. We corrected the paint by hand, cleaned the chrome, IPA'd the chrome and used Mothers Chrome polish to top it all off. We will be detailing his other Harley on Saturday :dblthumb2:


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Blurry Pic, but wanted to show the custom paint.

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Thanks for looking guys!
 
Is that 2000 yellow FXR4 in pic 1 next on the agenda? At least you won't have to concern yourself with keeping polish off black engine cases. Not much matte black on that bike.

FWIW, I've found Opti Coat to work primo as an LSP on chrome exhausts. Not only does it not burn off immediately, the heat appears to add to the longevity. Mine's still on the job after 6 months. Road grime and even melted boot material cleans right off the enhaust quick n easy!

TL
 
TLMitchell said:
Is that 2000 yellow FXR4 in pic 1 next on the agenda? At least you won't have to concern yourself with keeping polish off black engine cases. Not much matte black on that bike.

FWIW, I've found Opti Coat to work primo as an LSP on chrome exhausts. Not only does it not burn off immediately, the heat appears to add to the longevity. Mine's still on the job after 6 months. Road grime and even melted boot material cleans right off the enhaust quick n easy!

TL
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Thanx for the info man - I will definitely have to try that out..... and yes the yellow bike is next on the agenda (Saturday) :) ..... I don't know much about bikes (makes, models, etc) but I can say after detailing them It makes me want one lol. Thanx again for the info, I will look into it :dblthumb2:

Quick question for you : the next bike has rust on the pipes, plan on using steel wool - is it inevitable to produce micro scratches?
 
Very nice work on the bike. I just got done with a bike in my shop that had tooooons of chrome, what a PITA and took forever.
Anyways, nice job and the bike looks excellent.
 
B&B Tennessee said:
Quick question for you : the next bike has rust on the pipes, plan on using steel wool - is it inevitable to produce micro scratches?
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I personally would not use steel wool. If the #0000 doesn't scratch, then most certainly the rust particles betwwen the #0000 and the SS would. SS is hard. And the correction process is laborous. If you scratch stainless and then try to get a mirror finish, the process would be tedious - to say the least.
 
Fast Eddie said:
Very nice work on the bike. I just got done with a bike in my shop that had tooooons of chrome, what a PITA and took forever.
Anyways, nice job and the bike looks excellent.
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Thanx man - and yes.... VERY TEDIOUS work lol. But worth it I think in the end :xyxthumbs:

Flash Gordon said:
Thats a nice looking bike! Nice job guys!
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Thanks Flash.

Vegas Transplant said:
I personally would not use steel wool. If the #0000 doesn't scratch, then most certainly the rust particles betwwen the #0000 and the SS would. SS is hard. And the correction process is laborous. If you scratch stainless and then try to get a mirror finish, the process would be tedious - to say the least.
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What would you recommend VT?!?!?
 
B&B Tennessee said:
Im the MAN
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If it is suface rust, then it should remove easiy with a quality metal polish and soft cloth. Try to use cloth in a fashion so that the rust particles do not induce scratches.

Rust on SS comes from the welds or rust being introduced to the metal; such as a rusty bolt or such leaching onto the stainless.
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Vegas Transplant said:
If it is suface rust, then it should remove easiy with a quality metal polish and soft cloth. Try to use cloth in a fashion so that the rust particles do not induce scratches.

Rust on SS comes from the welds or rust being introduced to the metal; such as a rusty bolt or such leaching onto the stainless.
Pm was sent about an hour ago.
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Cool man - received and replied - thanx for the info :dblthumb2:
 
Collinite metal wax is great at taking rust off, just make sure you shake up the bottle really good :)
 
B&B Tennessee said:
Quick question for you : the next bike has rust on the pipes, plan on using steel wool - is it inevitable to produce micro scratches?
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Limited Edition and priced accordingly, basically hand-built at the factory by 2 guys at a dedicated assembly station and it has rust on the pipes!?! Sheesh. I always used Brillo or SOS on chrome with no ill effects. Basically fine steel wool and the soap acts as a lubricant. M105 works nicely as a chrome polish and takes care of any marring should it occur.

TL
 
TLMitchell said:
Limited Edition and priced accordingly, basically hand-built at the factory by 2 guys at a dedicated assembly station and it has rust on the pipes!?! Sheesh. I always used Brillo or SOS on chrome with no ill effects. Basically fine steel wool and the soap acts as a lubricant. M105 works nicely as a chrome polish and takes care of any marring should it occur.

TL
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Cool - good stuff man THANX :dblthumb2:
 
Nice work on that bike! And I love the custom paint.

Bikes can certainly be a pain. I spent 18 hours on a Harley Road King last spring. Had spoked wheels which were starting to rust a little. So I ended up spending 4 hours on the wheels alone! Not to mention the 3 step paint correction.
 
SeaJay's said:
Nice work on that bike! And I love the custom paint.

Bikes can certainly be a pain...
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...in my neck, back, knees, etc...:laughing::laughing::laughing:

I truly give a :dblthumb2: to you hands that detail bikes. Keep up the good work.
 
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