Cleaning headers R1100S

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N_Collins
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Cleaning headers R1100S

Postby N_Collins » Sun Apr 24, 2016 7:40 pm

Do you think these would clean up??
If so what/how would you guys recommend?
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ted
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Postby ted » Sun Apr 24, 2016 8:11 pm

I've cleaned up similar with polishing mops and soap but to be honest they end up the same very shortly! If you do a search of the forum there will be plenty of advice around - i think some use the wonder wheels acid stuff but i've not tried it myself and i think you have to watch the paint work.

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Postby Boxered » Sun Apr 24, 2016 10:27 pm

!st
Wear them as a badge of pride, bikes are meant to be ridden, this is a sign that YOU actually spend more time riding than polishing.

2nd
If you really want shiny headers, then you should purchase some "wonder wheels" and a 5cm crepe bandage, wrap the bandage around your header and soak liberally with WW.
Go to pub.
next morning/afternoon ( depending on hangover severity) carefully remove the sodden bandage.

3rd
Take a tube of autosol and polish lightly for 5 mins.

4th
Step back and admire your handywork 8)
Well-weathered leather
Hot metal and oil
The scented country air
Sunlight on chrome
The blur of the landscape
Every nerve aware

N_Collins
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Postby N_Collins » Mon Apr 25, 2016 9:28 pm

Cheers guys!

I'm not overly worried about them just thought it would finish the bikes look being a bit tidier/cleaner.


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