Posted by Jujitsu Lizard on April 17, 2009, 4:20 pm
Washed the bike yesterday. Noticed some spots of corrosion on the
chrome-plated welds on the peg brackets and a few other places. A little
cracked chrome here and there.
What is my best strategy for dealing with corrosion on chrome-plated parts?
I could remove them, sandblast them, and paint them (no harm in doing that),
but I'm wondering what riders most do.
I'm not worried about aesthetics. The parts involved have so much material
that it would be a _while_ before there are any structural concerns. Just
that I normally don't let things rust.
Do they make chrome-colored Rustoleum paint? : )
Thanks for all pointers,
The Lizard
Posted by Who Me? on April 17, 2009, 5:09 pm
Jujitsu Lizard wrote:
> Washed the bike yesterday. Noticed some spots of corrosion on the
> chrome-plated welds on the peg brackets and a few other places. A
> little cracked chrome here and there.
Oh, Jesus.........now I'm going to have to inspect my "new" bike for
rust.......NOT (I've already seen some).
> What is my best strategy for dealing with corrosion on
> chrome-plated parts?
Clean (with 0000 steel wool lightly) and then lube if it is adjacent to
something that requires lube OR clean and polish if it is NOT near something
oily. Repeat (as needed) annually.
Blowing the water OUT of the cracks after wash/rain helps too. That is best
accomplished by riding 100 miles or so.
Posted by The Older Gentleman on April 17, 2009, 6:05 pm
> What is my best strategy for dealing with corrosion on chrome-plated parts?
Chrome polish, wax, repeat ad nauseam.
--
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If you don't know what you're doing, don't do it. Workshop manual?
Buy one instead of asking where the free PDFs are
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Posted by Calgary on April 17, 2009, 6:36 pm
On Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:20:01 -0400, "Jujitsu Lizard"
>What is my best strategy for dealing with corrosion on chrome-plated parts?
Turn off your computer, buy a Harley, and ride the damn thing.
--
Don
The NART Pilgrimage 2009
http://www.actualriders.ca/nartPilgrimage.htm
2004 Road King
2000 Yamaha Venture MM Edition
Posted by tomorrow@erols.com on April 17, 2009, 9:20 pm
> On Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:20:01 -0400, "Jujitsu Lizard"
> >What is my best strategy for dealing with corrosion on chrome-plated parts?
> Turn off your computer, buy a Harley, and ride the damn thing.
Dammit Don, now I'm gonna have to buy you a beer at Tellico Plains.
Bastard.
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> chrome-plated welds on the peg brackets and a few other places. A
> little cracked chrome here and there.