Paulp Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 HiJust about to polish some engine casings and wonder what is recomended for a coating to stop corrosion without having to repolish every week?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Hi and welcome to the forum You would need something that is resistant to heat Also most clear coats go yellow on alloy I would stick to polishing it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megawatt Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Try some wax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geofferz Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Every week?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 There really isn't one that I know about that gives satisfactory results . They either fall off , turn yellow or spoil all your hard work by making it go dull again . The trick is not to polish anything that can't be easily re polished and just keep on top of it . Once something has been machine polished , a quick rub with Brasso wadding and a wipe down with a cloth is usually enough to keep it looking good . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elwon20 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Get it ceramic coated. Not a permanent solution, but far longer lasting than wax.Like with paintwork, the trick here is to layer protections.I'd invest in a professionally applied ceramic coating, these are as close to permanent as you can get. Next coat it with a home applied semi-permanent ceramic coating, available on Amazon and various other outlets. Reapply this as per instructions, usually 6-12 months. Next, apply a sealant (a more durable alternative to wax). Apply this with your main/big/thorough wash at least every three months but preferably monthly.If you want you can then wax your sealant. Do this with every wash.Your wax protects your sealant. Your sealant protects your self applied ceramic coating. Your self applied ceramic coating protects your expensive professionally applied coating. Your expensive professionally applied coating protects your work.Each layer is less durable than the previous but also cheaper and easier to apply. Its job is purely to protect the layer beneath it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynax Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 (edited) Alternatively spend more time riding and enjoying it rather than worrying about how shiny your engine looks Edited February 5, 2020 by dynax Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 +1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Buy a bike that is a combination of powder coating and chrome . Polishing is very satisfying to do and looks great but it's an ongoing job to maintain . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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