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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 01:26 AM
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Hi all, new guy from UK here, just acquired my 5th sporty (1999 hugger 883) my trouble is that the engine casings are a little corroded, any ideas on the best way to clean them up ?
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 04:37 AM
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Can use mag wheel cleaner , which is a phosphorus based acid.
Basic oven cleaner from grocery store will also work but is more aggressive than mag wheel cleaner.
Have also used a fiber hand drill operated abrasive wheel, which is the least aggressive.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2016 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by stevehd1200
Hi all, new guy from UK here, just acquired my 5th sporty (1999 hugger 883) my trouble is that the engine casings are a little corroded, any ideas on the best way to clean them up ?
Cheers guys
Soda blasting works great and you don't need to spend a bundle on the setup, if you already have a good compressor.
 
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Steve, hello old chap and welcome to HDF from nearby. It's called 'patina' - wear it with pride! Some custom shops go to a lot of trouble to make a vehicle look old and well used......
 
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