Polish?

[Langf]

Ive bought some aluminium polish to polish my frame for my CR, the thing is the instructions say that it is not suitable to use on anodised aluminium. Will i be able to use it? What harm might it do?
Cheers

 

[mxneagle]

Yep, Anodized aluminium is what is done to the fork tubes and shocks (and other items) for wear and/or decoration. The frame is not anodized. IMO polishing is a great waste of time though, a scotch brite finish is much easier to maintain, looks great, and makes the bike go just as fast ;) Spend your time on routine maintenance instead.

 

[Moto Squid]

Originally posted by mxneagle
a scotch brite finish...looks great, and makes the bike go just as fast

Mine is polished so I look even better, going fast :p

 

[Langf]

Originally posted by Moto Squid


Mine is polished so I look even better, going fast :p

LOL Thats a good comment. Thanks for the info guys.

 

[jaypro55]

I use Nevr-Dull for my frame. I don't usually buff out to a mirror shine, but I get it looking good. It helps to take out the boot marks and rub marks from your pants (or the ground too I guess haha) and only takes about 15 minutes or so. It's worth it.

 

[Peer Lovell]

Try Mothers aluminum polish.
I have shaved up to 9 seconds off my lap times.

 

[Cr250r07]

Polisming the frame doesnt make it go faster, but it sure makes it look great! and the occasional complement sure makes you feel good
I polish my cr250r frame every 2 weeks when I get the spare cash ill get new plastics to go with my sweet polished frame.

 

[Backslayer]

Blue Magic, way better than mothers