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Offline ChrisFMA

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Remove finish on motor case?
« on: September 25, 2017, 05:24:50 PM »
I've been cleaning up this bike and mother casing has a peeling finish on it. I'm sure it will come off completely with some solvent or very fine steel wool. The question is should I recoat it? I'm sure the finish was there to protect the case from oxidation or other environmental damage, but I'm thinking that with regular care and maintenance this wouldn't be necessary.  Please share your recommendations. Thanks.

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Re: Remove finish on motor case?
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2017, 05:56:26 PM »
The finish on the case is paint. If stock finish is desired, sand, clean and repaint with VHT aluminum, it will look like new.
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Re: Remove finish on motor case?
« Reply #2 on: September 25, 2017, 07:54:17 PM »
 I like them naked.
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« Reply #3 on: September 25, 2017, 10:40:10 PM »
You are correct the paint is to prevent oxidation. Left untreated, it will oxidize (how badly depends upon your care and weather conditions) and be rather difficult to maintain. A light coat of paint works wonders. Scuff off the loose stuff, spray a light primer, then top coat with VHT. Easy enough to do in the frame with some care and masking.
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Re: Remove finish on motor case?
« Reply #4 on: September 26, 2017, 09:39:15 AM »
One more step on painting -- clean the surfaces thoroughly before priming and painting.  Wipe down twice with acetone. 
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Re: Remove finish on motor case?
« Reply #5 on: September 26, 2017, 09:05:02 PM »
 Got the paint hot and cured before the carbs leak.
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Re: Remove finish on motor case?
« Reply #6 on: September 27, 2017, 08:35:47 AM »
Quote from: Don R on September 26, 2017, 09:05:02 PM
Got the paint hot and cured before the carbs leak.

It is key to try to get the paint to cure ASAP, so it becomes more durable and stain resistant.
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Re: Remove finish on motor case?
« Reply #7 on: September 27, 2017, 12:01:46 PM »
The aluminum will not oxidize in a consistent manner leaving you with a multicolored dull light grey to a almost black in some areas.  The alloy used is part of the reason for this. Unless you are going to polish them and keep them maintained that way, then paint them.  If you are near the sea, then do not try to have polished parts that are not well protected or maintained.
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Re: Remove finish on motor case?
« Reply #8 on: September 27, 2017, 12:05:11 PM »
Also, any oxidation will be accelerated by moisture and dirt.

The oxidation will build up in many areas and that oxidation will collect dirt and look grungy.
It is not easy to remove heavy oxidation.
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