Ok folks, I know lots of us have learned some "How to's" whether it be from surfing the net or through trial and error or some other way. I'd like to see those tips stockpiled here for others to reference. If you know of something that might help others or you think someone might like to know, like "How to do xxxx" then post it up here. It doesn't matter if it's polishing stainless/chrome or cleaning/painting wheels etc. If it works, and gives that factory new look with lasting results, then post away. I'd like to see tips that would help people with getting that factory new look back and it doesn't matter if it's cheap or expensive as long as it works with the desired results.
If you want to discuss a particular tip, please do it in a new post instead of cluttering this thread up with conversation and hopefully that will keep this thread compact and jammed full of useful ideas/tips.
I'll start it off with something that bothered me for a while on my bike.
My handlebar switchgear housings were grey and faded from all the sun/weather and oxidation they've received over the years. A good buffing with Scotchbrite, then a wipe with a rag with a little silicone has brought the housing back to that new black look. I'm still working on the red buttons like the kill/start button or horn button which don't look as good with the same treatment.
If you want to discuss a particular tip, please do it in a new post instead of cluttering this thread up with conversation and hopefully that will keep this thread compact and jammed full of useful ideas/tips.
I'll start it off with something that bothered me for a while on my bike.
My handlebar switchgear housings were grey and faded from all the sun/weather and oxidation they've received over the years. A good buffing with Scotchbrite, then a wipe with a rag with a little silicone has brought the housing back to that new black look. I'm still working on the red buttons like the kill/start button or horn button which don't look as good with the same treatment.