I come from a similar school of thought, Mike. In my experience, companies and brands that that last do so because they understand their long-term profits depend on their reputation for putting out...
This thread brings up something I've not understood, perhaps one of you do... but we generally think of degreasers being alkaline - the more alkaline the stronger (to the point of corrosive), the...
I use simple green regularly in my ultrasonic cleaner to clean steel bits aluminum carbs - fairly long soaks in hot 50/50 dilutions - with no ill effect on the aluminum. You do need to be careful,...
Completed a final polish on the aluminum, to a state that works for me. Gave the black diamond wheel sealant a try, but it seemed to add a little cloudiness even after being wiped out, so wiped it...
A dirty and sweaty Father's Day weekend, but satisfying nonetheless. Polishing took a full 12 hours. Still far from perfect, and the areas exposed to road rash are rougher than the rear, but fun to...