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Seasoned HDF Member
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
As I stated earlier, they can be made to look like new ... I've done several pair ... Remember that I live in Michigan and the winters can be brutally long :>(
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From: SoCal...
Actually it is possible to clean/polish them to a luster that will rival chrome ... Been there, done that. Starting with some stripper to remove what is left of the clear coat, then a whole lot of elbow grease, wet or dry paper in increasing "fineness" and then polishing. You will be pleasantly surprised at how good they will look.
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
Nope, I didn't seal the forks ... Polished once in a while when doing a "serious cleaning. I have done some wheels too, and those I did use a spray clear wheel finish on. The clear tends to dim the shine some.
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From: Texas....6ft from the sun
Actually it is possible to clean/polish them to a luster that will rival chrome ... Been there, done that. Starting with some stripper to remove what is left of the clear coat, then a whole lot of elbow grease, wet or dry paper in increasing "fineness" and then polishing. You will be pleasantly surprised at how good they will look.
All due respect, but that's not really "cleaning" that is really more of a refinishing/refurbishing. But you are correct, this does work great, but it's a lotta work.
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From: Black Hills
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Agreed, dis-assemble, powder coat, or polished by Meclec Plating in Fresno Ca., then clear coat powder coat. New seals and brass washers, 15 weight fork oil, good to go.
