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carolybr
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PostPosted: 18:18 - 28 May 2014    Post subject: How to get shine back on fork leg lowers. Reply with quote
I have a 1996/7 Honda CB400 SF - in good shape other than a few cosmetic issues. The fork leg lowers are mottled looking - I've tried polishing them with Autosol but it makes no difference. Any suggestions would be appreciated Smile
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Old Git Racing
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PostPosted: 19:21 - 28 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Take all the lacquer off first with nitromotors then polish them.

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Suntan Sid
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PostPosted: 19:25 - 28 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Fine grade wet and dry to remove laquer, then polish!
Less faff than nitromors!

Once done you'll have to polish regularly to keep the shine, or laquer them, reapeat ad nauseam! Laughing
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mudcow007
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PostPosted: 07:31 - 29 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
i had the forks on my old scabby CG polished an they came out like this

https://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c81/mudcow007/20130911_203649_zps2afb98b3.jpg

you will need a buffer
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carolybr
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PostPosted: 10:43 - 29 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
Thanks all Thumbs Up will try the fine grade wet and dry method - if it works I will be Very Happy
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andys675
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PostPosted: 11:18 - 29 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote
rub them down with wet and dry and then paint them with aluminium silver
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