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Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Hogdog, Nov 20, 2010.

  1. Hogdog

    Hogdog Active Member

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    Those stupid aluminum fork tubes on my wide glide and the ultra classic not looking too good:(. The reason they are stupid, who in there right mind would design an aluminum part so close to road acids:fight:. The wide glide is pitted pretty bad, looks like h#$$. Any suggestions on how to clean these jewels up? I have the name of an aluminum polisher, after polishing will the finish last or just get pitted again:rolleyes:.
    Hogdog, Nov 20, 2010
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  3. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    I use a product called gords polish, there in south Tx , keeps mine looking good on my 03 E glide have to do about twice a year ,& it seems to work not show room new looking but good for a rider
    cowboy, Nov 20, 2010
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  4. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    aluminum is very hard to keep nice looking.......either polish the crap out of them every week, powdercoat,chrome, or like me, dont worry with them.........
    chucktx, Nov 20, 2010
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    If ya got them apart ya can buff them out to bring the "chrome shine" them spray them with clear laquer. The only problem is when the clear starts wearing off.
    sarge7, Nov 21, 2010
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    Don't they make a chrome cover for em.
    FLHTbiker, Nov 21, 2010
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  7. Hogdog

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    HD tells me they are no longer available for a '96 ( like everthing else I own...its out of production!!!!)
    Hogdog, Dec 2, 2010
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  8. chucktx

    chucktx Moderator Staff Member

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    check the aftermarket....i am sure they have them.
    chucktx, Dec 3, 2010
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  9. hotroadking

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    How would they look in black?

    I took the wheel and fender off my new RG

    Got some sanding blocks from Lowes, and
    removed all the clear coat and sanded down the
    factory finish to a smooth surface.

    Cleaned with some denatured alcohol and then
    painted them with high gloss high strength black
    from Lowes, about $5 a can....

    Two years later they still look good
    and no $600 chrome package, painted the
    cow bells too.

    They have other colors you could go with
    a satin silver if you want that kinda look...

    Or powder coat them or look on craigs list
    for a set from someone....
    hotroadking, Dec 3, 2010
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