Protecting alloy

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MalcW
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Protecting alloy

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Hi all. The rocker covers on my twin polish up rather nicely (you can tell I'm bored). But, having got them to that state, is there anything I can coat them with to retain the finish that is capable of withstanding the heat?

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Peter Morris
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Re: Protecting alloy

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Jap bikes had clear lacquer on polished parts, but it looks poor when it starts yellowing and cracking. Get the Autosol out Malc
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Re: Protecting alloy

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Try some silicone spray, normally used for rust protection, it is easily washed off with petrol or meths.
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I originally polished mine on the mops. Now I just buff them up with autosol when I check the valve clearances. They come up alright and my bike can get into some right states after a day on the Welsh lanes.
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Re: Protecting alloy

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Thanks all. I have the Autosol, polishing rags and a Dremel, so I'll clean them up as usual, and try a bit of silicone spray. I only started off by cleaning it, and so far seem to be gradually taking it apart, cleaning and painting etc.!

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Japanese motorcycles used to, or still do, use a lacquer on the engine ally. I assume it would be high temp?
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