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andrewsmith 10-02-11 09:31 PM
Re: Cleaning Downpipes
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 2479522)
Thats because I've been busy crying over the paint mess on my new bike :(
not good!

Whats happened DB?

dizzyblonde 10-02-11 09:34 PM
Re: Cleaning Downpipes
 
A very strange occurance, containing condensation and paint bubbling up on the tank, like an old rusty rover. :( BUT without the rust cause its a plastic tank.

Fecking expensive, as it'll need a whole respray, and it was fine and immaculate before xmas :(

fizzwheel 10-02-11 09:38 PM
Re: Cleaning Downpipes
 
To counter balance all this talk of shiny downpipes I give you this :

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...l/DSCN1475.jpg

andrewsmith 10-02-11 09:38 PM
Re: Cleaning Downpipes
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 2479531)
A very strange occurance, containing condensation and paint bubbling up on the tank, like an old rusty rover. :( BUT without the rust cause its a plastic tank.

Fecking expensive, as it'll need a whole respray, and it was fine and immaculate before xmas :(
eh???

true italian. Feel sorry DB, mine is in dire need of a professional polish. The wind aint been kind over the winter

ImplodedHamster 10-02-11 09:49 PM
Re: Cleaning Downpipes
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by fizzwheel (Post 2479534)
To counter balance all this talk of shiny downpipes I give you this :

http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e3...l/DSCN1475.jpg
thats about what mine looks like :P
i have a poke around with autosol tomorrow and see what happens, if not much then will try the sand paper route :)

dizzyblonde 10-02-11 10:00 PM
Re: Cleaning Downpipes
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by andrewsmith (Post 2479535)
eh???

true italian. Feel sorry DB, mine is in dire need of a professional polish. The wind aint been kind over the winter
Nope true Italians rot over everything metal, and all you are left with is a pile of plastic. This however, is strange. All usual spots like waterpump housing, nuts, bolts, peg hangers etc are all fine. The tank is bubbled in equal places on both sides, in exactly the same places, at the bottom, and in the moldings on the top :(

Quote:
Originally Posted by ImplodedHamster (Post 2479540)
thats about what mine looks like :P
i have a poke around with autosol tomorrow and see what happens, if not much then will try the sand paper route :)
It'll take more than autosol for a pipe as bad as Fizz's.

andrewsmith 10-02-11 10:07 PM
Re: Cleaning Downpipes
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 2479547)
Nope true Italians rot over everything metal, and all you are left with is a pile of plastic. This however, is strange. All usual spots like waterpump housing, nuts, bolts, peg hangers etc are all fine. The tank is bubbled in equal places on both sides, in exactly the same places, at the bottom, and in the moldings on the top :(

It'll take more than autosol for a pipe as bad as Fizz's.
Very weird

and a hell of a lot of swearing if the studs snapped

ImplodedHamster 10-02-11 10:21 PM
Re: Cleaning Downpipes
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 2479547)
It'll take more than autosol for a pipe as bad as Fizz's.
damn... sandpaper shouldn't damage it then?

fizzwheel 10-02-11 10:23 PM
Re: Cleaning Downpipes
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by ImplodedHamster (Post 2479566)
damn... sandpaper shouldn't damage it then?
Dunno, but I'd save myself alot of hassle and bother and just clean the worst off and leave it.

You'll be there for hours trying to get it back to shiney again if its like the one in the pic and it wont stay like that for very long.

Your bike at the end of the day, its up to you...

speedplay 10-02-11 10:35 PM
Re: Cleaning Downpipes
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by dizzyblonde (Post 2479547)
The tank is bubbled in equal places on both sides, in exactly the same places, at the bottom, and in the moldings on the top :(

Was so tempted to make a comment about breasts rubbing the tank....:rolleyes:


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