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Aug 25, 2012 | 02:07 AM

MattCo

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Nightster fork boot problem ...

Hi everyone,

I need some help with an issue i have with my fork boots. I like how they look contrary to almost all Nightster owners that en up removing them. But i just noticed that they are turning yellow/brownish, they seem to have like a layer of rust or yellow powder which won't come off with washing.

Has anyone else had this problem before? I don't know how to get rid of that damn yellow crap.

I'll post some pics tomorrow, but just wanted to know if someone else had this issue and found a solution.

Aug 25, 2012 | 03:38 AM

hogdiver96

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i love em as well...Dont worry about it i say !! its called patination,

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Aug 25, 2012 | 05:47 AM

oreocat

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Armorall wipes work. Mine do that every time I wash the bike.

Aug 25, 2012 | 09:32 AM

paulbrad

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Originally Posted by hogdiver96

i love em as well...Dont worry about it i say !! its called patination,

i agree! it doesnt bother me either. you can clean them with rubber cleaner though, auto glym do one.

Aug 25, 2012 | 10:57 AM

madchemist24

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I use the S100 cleaner and it takes care of all that dust leaves the rubber looking new

Aug 25, 2012 | 03:09 PM

R Eggler

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That brownish/yellow is like dead skin on the rubber. Just needs some degreaser and a good scrubbing to remove it. It happens from using a silicon on the rubber, and then when it dries up the top layer "dies". To keep it from happening as often either use a really good long lasting tire shine, or a water based vinyl conditioner/shine. Avoid armour all, all it is, is a greasy silicon and I've never seen it last longer then 2 days.

Aug 25, 2012 | 03:11 PM

liljoejoe54

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You can also give "Back to Black" from Mothers a shot. Its a liquid that you put on a rag, then wipe on on the surface you want to treat. Works real well on faded black plastic, havent tried it on rubber but its cheap and cant hurt to try.