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04-04-18, 07:40 AM
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Cleaning/refurbishing top clamp?
Hi all - my SV retro racer project is well under way.
I'm replacing lots of bits and the end result is some other bit look shabby by comparison. One part that's a little grubby is the top triple tree clamp/steering stem. It's not damaged, just a little dirty/corroded Other than having it powder coated, any top tips for cleaning it to bring it to a nearly new look? |
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04-04-18, 08:19 AM
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Re: Cleaning/refurbishing top clamp?
You got any pictures of it?
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04-04-18, 08:23 AM
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Re: Cleaning/refurbishing top clamp?
Here you go...
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04-04-18, 08:27 AM
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Re: Cleaning/refurbishing top clamp?
Looks like only the Top-Plate is a bit grotty but that kind of grooved Ally always goes like that.
If you didn't mind the elbow grease or have a palm sander you could you flat it with some 500 grit and then metal polish it?
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04-04-18, 11:59 AM
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Re: Cleaning/refurbishing top clamp?
Solvol autosol and elbow grease
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04-04-18, 08:28 PM
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Re: Cleaning/refurbishing top clamp?
+1. Take it off and sand/polish it, will look stunning.
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