Clear coat on bare aluminum frame

[dsitterson]

Thinking of going with a brushed or polished aluminum finish on my frame ...any sugestion on perserving the finish I am using 150 grit and then will go to ?? to get the final look ..may end up polishing ..use to polish stuf in metal shop on a lathe ..is that the same concept.....

 

[Voyager Al]

forget clearing. It wont stick without special primers. Nevr-dull is a great product, last a long time on aluminum. Dont leave the bike out to weather. Keep it inside. Just my 2cents.......

 

[gcrank1]

How about using Lemon Pledge? We used to spray motorcycles (lots of cast alum bits on those) with it before lay-up in the fall and cover with a sheet (NOT plastic, it holds humidity in); come spring a quick wipedown and everything looked GREAT. It sorta 'floats' the grunge off and lays down a protective coat.

 

[c.p.odom]

Was there any indication of the type of tubing before the frame was stripped? 6 series aluminum tubing will be fairly corrosion resistant. polish, Scotch-Brite, wax, etc will be fine. 7 series aluminum tubing will be much less resistant to corrosion and should be painted or powder coated.

 

[dsitterson]

Thanks...I checked it out and it is t6...I am goint ot polish wax and ride ....

 

[leaded]

Voyager al did say it! Spray dont hold on long, high grade automotive 2k paint is better, but will also fall of in bits over time........Only clear who holds, POWDERPAINT!!

 

[sloar]

i did an aluminum mountain bike. i sanded it with 80 grit, then cleared over it with rattle can clear. its been over a year and still looks great.