product for rust prevention on outdoor covered motorcycle?
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salty
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both should work. check eastwood.com for others
Accumulator
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Check out Amsoil's Heavy Duty Metal Protection (see if this link works: https://www.amsoil.com/shop/by-product/other-products/cleaners-and-protectants/heavy-duty-metal-protector/?code=AMHSC-EA ).
It's what I use on stuff like the mounting hardware of under-vehicle spare tires, works fine despite winter salt/etc.
It's what I use on stuff like the mounting hardware of under-vehicle spare tires, works fine despite winter salt/etc.
Ron Ketcham
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You do know that ValuGard Rust Inhibitor you have in aerosol. It will do wonders for that sort of use. It will last for years to protect from rusting/corrosion from the elements and such.
The problem with what "defox" is looking for, anything that will actually do what he seeks is a real bear to remove once he chooses to do so.
The problem with what "defox" is looking for, anything that will actually do what he seeks is a real bear to remove once he chooses to do so.
Ron Ketcham
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Short term, mix 30% motor oil to 70% mineral oil and mist on. To remove, spray with mineral spirits, allow to dwell for 10 minutes, respray and agitate. Then wash with a strong soap solution to remove the hydrocarbon film.
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Ron Ketcham said:
Noting that I have/use/recommend the ValuGard Rust Inhibitor, the reason I recommended the Amsoil stuff instead is that a) it's better at creeping into tight spots that the ValuGard *aerosol version* is for me, b) it's a "cleaner" product both looks/touch-wise, and c) it's easy enough to clean off if you decide you want/need to do that (though you can "clean the Amsoil" too, a lot better than with most such products I've tried).
The motor oil/mineral spirits sounds like a messier (but much cheaper) version of the Amsoil.
FWIW, my enthusiasm for the Amsoil is based on over a decade's worth of experience with it for appliations like this, and [INSERT rant about Ohio winters and road chemicals].
Not an :argue by any means, just a "horses for courses" kind of post. Ya know Ketch, you might actually *like* the Amsoil HDMP for some stuff
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dfoxengr said:
Eh, yeah....it is
It's not awful, but now that you'ver reminded me about the "have to ride with it on..." then maybe it's a never-mind.Why spray it on the powdercoated frame? I'd just Opticoat (or even just LSP) stuff that isn't too vulnerable/porous :think:
Hmm...some of the Wurth products are pretty "clean", but I dunno if I'd want to be rubbing them with my clothes.
wascallyrabbit
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crc 3-36 might do.
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dfoxengr said:
Well, the Amsoil isn't all that hard to keep on/off specific places. And it's easy enough to wipe off any "oops!" with some solvent, especially before it flashes off completely.
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dfoxengr- I'll be interested to hear how that works out for you!
Ok, put Boeshield T9 on and as a mini review:
Pro:
-can spray is nice an light misting, doesnt shoot out a ton of product making controlled spray easier
-after it's dry it really does stick to the surface
-had it on the parts of the bike not covered (wheels, spokes, a few bolts, kickstand) for 2 weeks now and can tell it's still there
-doesnt drip much when spraying
-easy to wipe overspray off of tires
-not light brown when dry like other products I researched
Con:
-because of how it sticks it is a little tacky when dry, but that's fine with me
-some reviewers said their can stopped working after they let it sit for 6 months, we'll see about that
-can see a little "haze" on shiny surfaces when it's dry
The T9 is definitly a keeper product. In the past I've used stuff like LPS1 teflon, other branded wd-40 like products and wd-40 on trailer and chains for protection but after feeling them weeks later you can tell that some of the product has washed off.
I also ordered a can of S100 motorcycle corrosion protectant I'll try out eventually and write about.
A thought that crossed my mind was, would I get any protection from putting on a non-whitening spray wax once a week and not wiping it off, just let it dry? I thought this because I think the T9's main protection is parrafin wax, propelled by light solvents.
Pro:
-can spray is nice an light misting, doesnt shoot out a ton of product making controlled spray easier
-after it's dry it really does stick to the surface
-had it on the parts of the bike not covered (wheels, spokes, a few bolts, kickstand) for 2 weeks now and can tell it's still there
-doesnt drip much when spraying
-easy to wipe overspray off of tires
-not light brown when dry like other products I researched
Con:
-because of how it sticks it is a little tacky when dry, but that's fine with me
-some reviewers said their can stopped working after they let it sit for 6 months, we'll see about that
-can see a little "haze" on shiny surfaces when it's dry
The T9 is definitly a keeper product. In the past I've used stuff like LPS1 teflon, other branded wd-40 like products and wd-40 on trailer and chains for protection but after feeling them weeks later you can tell that some of the product has washed off.
I also ordered a can of S100 motorcycle corrosion protectant I'll try out eventually and write about.
A thought that crossed my mind was, would I get any protection from putting on a non-whitening spray wax once a week and not wiping it off, just let it dry? I thought this because I think the T9's main protection is parrafin wax, propelled by light solvents.
bunkeroo26
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Why dont you opti coat all the items that wouldnt
Be frequently removed like wheel screws and such?
If it is fine for Harley exhausts, then a bike is easy.
Be frequently removed like wheel screws and such?
If it is fine for Harley exhausts, then a bike is easy.