raw aluminium frame,does it need a clear coat?
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No but it will need a LOT of polishing. Like once every week or two otherwise it will start oxidising as aluminium does
No but it will need a LOT of polishing. Like once every week or two otherwise it will start oxidising as aluminium does
66 triumph daytona
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Without a shadow of doubt clear coat it - otherwise this winter`s salty roads and general crud will have a good nosh on your ally,no matter how much washing/polishing you do the rot will start if left bare.Besides,you dont want to be spending more time polishing/fretting than riding.
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No don't clear coat it, it will probably peel sooner or later. Might be alright if it's done professionally I suppose but clear coat is designed to stick to paint. Anyway I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times on here before, use the search bar
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No don't clear coat it, it will probably peel sooner or later. Might be alright if it's done professionally I suppose but clear coat is designed to stick to paint. Anyway I'm sure this question has been asked a thousand times on here before, use the search bar
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Peeling is likely, but corroding under the clear coat is also a factor. That will look very ugly and you can't reach it, unless you strip the coat.
I live at the coast, but I never use my Rafty, Vitus, Alan (bare lugs) in the sea or on salty roads. I never had issues.
I live at the coast, but I never use my Rafty, Vitus, Alan (bare lugs) in the sea or on salty roads. I never had issues.
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Obviously get it shot by a pro.Clear coat when applied properly at the right temperature will stick to anything and last years,if done right there will be no issues with lifting,in the car/bike resto game,polished ally is usually shot clear coated.The first frame I stripped and buffed in the early 90s wasnt clear coated and I had to get it re ball burnished the following year.After getting it clear coated by a pro painter the finish lasted for the 3 years I had it.Any dings/cracks/stone chips in the clear coat can be touched in with araldite,this will prevent the spread of corrosion.
Obviously get it shot by a pro.Clear coat when applied properly at the right temperature will stick to anything and last years,if done right there will be no issues with lifting,in the car/bike resto game,polished ally is usually shot clear coated.The first frame I stripped and buffed in the early 90s wasnt clear coated and I had to get it re ball burnished the following year.After getting it clear coated by a pro painter the finish lasted for the 3 years I had it.Any dings/cracks/stone chips in the clear coat can be touched in with araldite,this will prevent the spread of corrosion.
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Anodize it
66 triumph daytona
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+1 Even better.Smithjss70":q5biwckq said:
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Yea. You can go type II clear and be set for the long haul.
