Protecting Amals (New chapter of ASPCA)

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Yes folks, they still exist, despite what we've tried to do to them recently. If I try an clean up the outside with media blasting is there something that'll help protect the outside finish to keep them from rotting again?

ASPCA.....American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Amals......(my elbow tendonitis REALLY needs to get better so I can get working on this thing again!)
 
I'm trying to avoid the constant use of elbow grease (tendinitis you know). Something to protect the coating. Maybe silver paint?
 
I would humblely suggest that you concentrate on getting the carbs set up so they work right. You can't see them when you are pulling the throttle cables tight.

Other than that, elbow grease. Paint will stain just like the bare pot metal.


Greg
 
I used Duplicolor clear wheel coat after a can of elbow grease and it has mostly lasted for some shiny surface but gas weep and road grime still collect in nooks that a power washer don't get off. I think most paint will dissolve to ugly pretty quickly but hey a wash in brake fluid will restore the factory dull finish.
 
Serious question you asked.

I think there IS some some of clear coat for aluminum that would do what you want, protect your polishing job

maybe google clear coat for aluminum?
 
Zoop seal, but I wouldn't go there. Just deal with it, clean them once a year to get the fuel stains off the bottom of the bowls, or use avgas and then you get blue stains which just rub off.

Dave
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I keep my Amals clean by storing them in the cupboard, that stops them wearing too. (sorry, I couldn't resist that) POR 15 has a clear called Glisten, it's very tough and doesn't yellow over time. You can use it over most car paints. It's a 2 part clear. Very tough and long lasting. Not sure how it will go long term with petrol. Brake fluid and engine heat don't affect it. ( POR 15 tank sealer is rubbish, don't use it) most other POR 15 products are good. Graeme
 
I'm testing the Zoop seal on Peel but its expensive and still only a thin layer so will try the Gilsten next.
 
I just ride fast enough so that the oil leaking from the head blows back to the carbs. Then I just wipe 'em off once in a while.

Actually, a bike that is riden often doesn't show the same signs of deterioration that one that just sits does. So many of these bikes have sat for too many years before somebody decides to work on them. Normal use usually prevents a lot of the "rotting" problems.

You just read it on the interenet, so it must be true.

Russ
 
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