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K2-K6:
--- Quote from: AshimotoK0 on March 27, 2021, 01:28:53 AM ---Arrived Friday .... that was quick delivery ! Interestingly ... it was shipped as cnents 'nail varnish'. Will report back when I have 'had a go' on my CD175A sloper carb.
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Seems most like lipstick in product match, but with addition of turpentine.
A bit of "lippy" for your carbs sir ;D
AshimotoK0:
--- Quote from: JamesH on March 25, 2021, 04:10:06 PM ---Very intrigued to see the results from this rubbing and buffing. My only concern is how durable the finish is going to be - only way to tell is to try it. Let us know the collective feedback as you all progressively rub and buff...
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Sadly, I don't think anything will restore that lovely iridescent finish you had on Keihin carbs originally James.
mickwinf:
ok so i too ordered some, and it arrived today. I had a little play and experimented on a few items. This is now my new favorite product! First i tried it on an old carb body, used a tiny amount and rubbed it in. For the awkward corners i used an old paintbrush and it covered well and looks good, maybe even a bit too blingy but does what it says on the tin (tube!) also tried on some alloy parts, a caliper and bracket and a engine cover, again decent result even though i did not prepare the surface first. I then had another idea, on my kickstart and my brake lever there were some rusty marks where they rubbed together so i used the rub and buff, and found that it disguised the marks very well, and if you keep buffing it does shine the metal too. So i thought i will try a really rusty item, and found a chrome chain guard which is very rusty. I gave it a quick rub with wire wool first then with rub and buff. Obviously will not get rid of rust but did improve a lot. I think i may order some more colours and try on other things, all in all i recommend the product.
mickwinf:
more pics
mickwinf:
more, last pic shows a rear light base, the rh half has been treated and you can see it covers the small line of rust in the corner.
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