Swing arm light scratches

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  1. Trav_1981

    Trav_1981 Member

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    Has anyone removed any light surface scratches from the chrome swing arm? If so what did you use?
     
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    I had a few deep scratches on my other bike. It was chrome and looked crap. I decided to remove the swing arm, and powder coated in gloss black. I attempted to remove the scratches, but made it worse. IMG_0087.jpg IMG_0085.jpg
     
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    Yes, where the back of my boots used to touch it. Unless you're talking about a very light swirling all over? Where are yours? Got any pictures?

    I don't think there's much can be done about it, other than to cover them with decals or carbon covers.
     
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    Depends on how deep they are but I got rid of a few very surface scratches with Solvo Autosol (think that's the spelling) Works well on aluminium too.
     
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    They are very light, it’s been caught when swapping the exhaust.

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    I'd polish that stuff along the line/direction of the "grain" as it were. Mine were just like that and it got rid of them to 99%. It's in a tube and a bit like a cream paste so presume there's some abrasive quality.
     
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    Did you use something like T-cut chrome polish or some of that red stuff that jewellers use? Can tell I’ve been on googly.
     
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    Sorry just read the previous post again with the Solvo Autosol.
     
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    What about using a scotchbrite pad working with the grain pattern?
     
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    That would be my suggestion too. Polishing is going to give you a shiny patch.
     
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    All I can say is that it worked on my 2012 Repsol arm. Didn't shine it but suppose it might if you polished hard enough. It took out the black rub mark from my heel guard as well without making a shine although they weren't nearly as grainy as the swing arm. Bit at a time and see what works best probably the best idea.
     
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    Apologies men, but are we just talking about a scouring pad here that our lass would have under the sink?
     
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    Yes, a pan scourer would do. Scotchbrite comes in different grades though.
     
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    Brilliant thanks. And last but not least, would it be better wet or dry?
    Thanks.
     
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    I'd say wet.
     
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    Solvol is good but just be careful you don't over polish that will be more noticeable than what's there already.
     
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    I'd try WD40 and a light scourer (just because I think most people would already have these in their garage/kitchen) - I've always been amazed at what that stuff can do.. In fact there are hours of YouTube videos demonstrating its "miracles"..
     
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    how about stainless steel cleaner used for pans?
    any form of rubbing will put a shine on. maybe you can finish it with light touch of scouring pad to give it a bruslike finish
     
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    I’ve always used scotchbrite pads, available in various grades depending on the finish you want, bit if wd40 and light pressure in the direction of the grain. This is my zx9 frame I did.
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    Please don't use a scouring pad. You will make it worse. Scotchbrite pads will do the trick with very careful application. But I would recommend a fibreglass pencil like this

    https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/abrasive-pencils/1835226/

    I use them for watch refurbishments and work a treat on brushed metals
     
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