Bonnie Metal Parts Care

Hi All!
Have any of you used 0000 super fine steel wool to clean the engine and rims of your bike? I have a 2022 T120 and want to keep that beautiful engine looking showroom clean. But I'm worried the polish that would result from using steel wool will forever alter the character of those parts. Any thoughts?

 

Howdy there @Samsgrandad ,

Thank you for responding to this inquiry. I do need help.

So the thing is that I watched several youtube videos from people who have restored old chrome parts using 0000 steel wool. It leaves behind an absolutely smooth, scratch free finish - on chrome. The sides of a 2022 T120 are some type of brushed metal, either aluminum or steel, It gets dirty of course and when I clean it the result isn't quite like new. So after seeing those youtube videos I thought maybe 0000 super fine steel wool might be ok.
I secretly...don't tell anyone...tried a 2cm square patch on the bottom of the left side cover. And it works. Not visible scratches. Shinny metal. So maybe??
But you say that part is lacquered? Are referring to the gas tank or the engine side cover? Not a challenge, I don't know and want to find all these facts before I ruin my bike.

Many thanks for your attention bud.
Be well.

PS and by the way thank you Triumph - This is an absolutely wonderful machine.

 

@rdkarl
Coincidentally I watched that video right after posting my precious note. Very helpful information. I have wd40 and cloth so I'm going to start there. I don't think the product he used is available in the United States. (America is not a country despite what many of my brethren say) In future maybe I'll try abrasive pads depending on road damage. I already see a shinny mark where my boot rubs on the case. So anyway, this is interesting and I'm a little more relaxed thanks to that video. Thank you very much!