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Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by johndo, Jan 11, 2007.

  1. johndo

    johndo New Member

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    Just bought an 81 XJ650 in NC. Wingnut325 is picking it up Saturday if my check doesn't bounce..... Wingnut will do the heavy lifting and I get stuck with making it pretty. What are good products for cleaning up chrome and paint

    Happy days ae here again
     
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    BlueMaxim Active Member

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    Congratulations on your new XJ! For chrome I like Never Dull. For paint I wash with a car soap then wax with Mothers. I also like Mothers aluminum and mag wheel polish for the bare aluminum parts. Some here like Autosol.
     
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  3. johndo

    johndo New Member

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    Thanks for the advise. The bike needs some front fork work and the seat is trashed. All the fluids need changing and it appears it sat outside for the last year.

    looks like it will be a good project.
     
    johndo, Jan 13, 2007
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  4. Hvnbnd

    Hvnbnd Active Member

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    Welcome Johndo
    Have fun with that project, sounds workable.

    Good Luck
     
    Hvnbnd, Jan 13, 2007
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    A big welcome to you Johndo, sounds like your headed for some fun. A real chance to get intimate with your machine is a great way to start off.
     
    Robert, Jan 13, 2007
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    Well here is the finial product as far as I'm concerned. Carbs, forks, master cylinder, wheel cylinders, rear brakes, tank, cables, gages, switchs, exhaust system, fuse block, triple tree bearings all inspected, relpaced or re-conditioned. It runs sweet!! but don't worry we left plenty for Johndo rub and polish on.

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    Hvnbnd Active Member

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    Nice transformation!

    I love to see a machine rightly restored!
     
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    Bravo! I'll echo Hvnbnd, it is always a pleasure to see someone turn a lump into a thing of beauty!
     
    Robert, Apr 5, 2007
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    Nice job, it's looking great, I love to see these old beauties get restored, not chopped up, (my apologies other gang XJ'ers that do that) I just like them near the way they came, with simple mods like pipe's, jetting and custom paint jobs & polishing, it's just my taste.
     
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    Great Job.
    Lookin 100 times better (and great btw).
     
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  11. Hvnbnd

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    I guess, I have to say that I love a well done hot rod! A classy looking car or truck that's hopped up and tricked out. SWEET!

    But, That restoration back to original.... done tastfully. WOW! I love it!
    To me, thats take some real talent and patience, not that the other custom works dont.

    Like as Robert said, Just My Preferance.

    Call it old school, old timer....whatever
     
    Hvnbnd, Apr 6, 2007
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