New motorcycle

[colonel]

I just picked up a "new" bike this week. 1987 Honda Rebel with 1300 miles on it. Paint is decent on it with a couple of small scratches/chips on the tank. Aluminum is dull and the factory clear coat is turning yellow. Chrome has a few small rust spots. Overall very good shape for 24 years old.
What is the best method for removing the factory clear coat on the aluminum parts?

[tuscarora dave]

Have you tried polishing the clear coat to see if there is a reduction or overall removal of the yellowing effect? I would try polishing it first.

I have removed the clear on aluminum motorcycle parts by sanding it off with several different grades of paper and then polishing up with several grades of jewelers rouge on a wheel style buffer (bench grinder type) but this takes forever to do even the smallest part and leaves the aluminum unprotected so it oxidizes and turns white in a short period of time unless re coated with clear automotive paint.

In my experience, I think it is not worth all the work. Just something to think about.

[colonel]

I haven't tried anything on it yet. I have been too busy riding it. The clear coat is missing in spots and turning yellow in others. Was thinking of removing the remainder and respraying with a high temp clear.

[colonel]

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[michaelg]

I thing you tried poliching as well then Removing scraches/chips on the tank.



Thanks

[4wheelsonline]

I thing you tried poliching as well then Removing scraches/chips on the tank.

I agree on that. If you already tried polishing your bike will look more better....

[Klink10]

To answer the question, "What is the best way to remove the old clear coat" I'll tell you what I did with parts off my Yammy XS650. Pulled the piece, applied Easy Off oven cleaner, let sit for a bit (but not until dry) agitated with a green scratchy pad and rinsed with water. Might take a couple of tries but this did it for me and I did several pieces quick. Sand to desired surface texture and polish or re-spray with clear.

[michaelg]

I agree on that. If you already tried polishing your bike will look more better....
Hello sir,

Yes, you have trie and then see result.


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