Speed Twin Cleaning

Can anyone tell me what to use to clean the ally side covers as there are some marks on mine if I use polish they will become shiny and I want to keep them matt thanks

 

When you say marks, do you have any idea how the became marked? This would help identify the optimum cleaning method..

 

They were on the bike when I got it they seem dirty marks on the aluminium but won't come off by just rubbing

 

I do mine with a bit of wd40 and a rag.

 

Aas @littleade suggested can you post some close up pictures?

 

Its very difficult to get photos as the marks only show up when you look at the side casing from a certain angle I have tried WD 40 but no luck I was thinking of trying some Scotchbrite but I don't know if they are lacquered or not

 

My T100 cases are the same in certain light. If you go the scouring pad route make sure you go with the grain or it will look shite very quickly!

 

will it stand up to brake cleaner???

 

Don't know I don't have any and doe's it have any solvents in it that would damage the rest of the panel ?

 

Have found that Autogylm super resin car polish seems to work while keeping the parts a matt finish

 

Have found that Autogylm super resin car polish seems to work while keeping the parts a matt finish

 

Hi Mate,
I bought some contact cleaner to remove marks on aftermarket exhausts prior to start-up and for cleaning alloy covers.

 

I have a product called Autosol, it comes in a tube and is great for polishing aluminum, chrome, stainless steel or other shiny bits

 

I have used Autosol for years but the part on the speed twin are a brushed finish not polished. I have a tip for you when you use autosol apply it with newspaper you will halve the time it takes you