Corrosion on alloy engine case.

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Corrosion on alloy engine case. Aug 15, 2023 21:46:01 GMT

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Post by flyboyprowler on Aug 15, 2023 21:46:01 GMT

I just bought a 2019 scooter for the UK. Really pleased with it and starting a deep clean. The bike is in great condition but there is some corrosion on the alloy engine case that looks unsightly and needs to be fixed. Anyone know the best way to deal with the bobbles, and the rest of the engine needs a good clean so any advice gratefully received as ever.

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Corrosion on alloy engine case. Aug 15, 2023 22:09:20 GMT jasehutch and three5 like this

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Post by davrav on Aug 15, 2023 22:09:20 GMT

Those thin flat green abrasive pads [bit like pot scourers] work well. I bought a pack for rubbing down woodwork but have also used them to good effect on all metals.

These:

www.advancedpaints.co.uk/product/finishing-scotch-pads-grey-red-green-medium-fine-super-fine/?attribute_pa_grades=green-coarse-p280&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=17882281863&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjIah_NbfgAMVKYtQBh3xOwk4EAQYCCABEgL73_D_BwE

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Corrosion on alloy engine case. Aug 16, 2023 8:34:43 GMT davrav and jasehutch like this

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Post by three5 on Aug 16, 2023 8:34:43 GMT

Aug 15, 2023 22:09:20 GMT davrav said:

Those thin flat green abrasive pads [bit like pot scourers] work well. I bought a pack for rubbing down woodwork but have also used them to good effect on all metals.

These:

www.advancedpaints.co.uk/product/finishing-scotch-pads-grey-red-green-medium-fine-super-fine/?attribute_pa_grades=green-coarse-p280&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=17882281863&utm_term=&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIjIah_NbfgAMVKYtQBh3xOwk4EAQYCCABEgL73_D_BwE

I use a lot of this stuff David and would struggle on many jobs without it. It removes the oxides but virtually none of the base metal.

Last Edit: Aug 16, 2023 8:35:19 GMT by three5

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