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Started by uclabiker06, March 22, 2013, 10:24:05 AM

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uclabiker06

March 22, 2013, 10:24:05 AM
Is there a coating over the S2R swingarm to prevent corrosion?  Just wondering.  Would it be okay to clean it with WD-40 or even Brasso every now and then?  I might get it powder coated in the future if there are too many scratches.  Probably get it the same color as now; just for protection.
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ducpainter

#1
March 22, 2013, 10:28:40 AM
It's probably clear anodized.

I'd avoid anything abrasive.
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uclabiker06

#2
March 22, 2013, 11:30:29 AM
Ok, had the bike for about 6 years now and no signs of corrosion yet.  So far so good.
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ducpainter

#3
March 22, 2013, 12:50:23 PM
Quote from: uclabiker06 on March 22, 2013, 11:30:29 AM
Ok, had the bike for about 6 years now and no signs of corrosion yet.  So far so good.
There's no corrosion on my 96 and it's anodized and has seen salt.

That's what anodizing is for.
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 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
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    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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uclabiker06

#4
March 28, 2013, 11:14:47 PM
 [thumbsup]
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2009 Smart

corey

#5
May 01, 2013, 02:04:02 PM
anodized you say?....

well... i certainly have regrets about my cleaning methods then...
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uclabiker06

#6
May 01, 2013, 06:06:11 PM
Btw, I put a few coats of clear coat on the back area of the swingarm (the spot right in front of the back tire).  I've seen people put a piece of c/f vinyl in that spot.  Even seen the c/f rear fender but I don't like any of them.  Will add a few more coats.  Just sprayed on a paper towel and rubbed on.  Yes, I cleaned the area with soap,water, toothbrush, then wiped with alcohol.  Figured it would be better than nothing.  Was tempted to clearcoat the whole anodized portion of the swing arm.

I'm having a hard time cleaning the portion that is not anodized.  I used degreaser but couldn't get everything off.  Anyways, cheers to all.
Life is never ours to keep, we borrow it and then we have to give it back.
2006 S2R
2009 Smart

Novelo

#7
May 01, 2013, 09:12:45 PM
The swingers on SSS Monsters are not anodized was curious after seeing this topic and tested mine for resistance.  :-\ Thinking they might have been cleared or something from the factory because they don't really corrode that I'm aware of but I'm always willing to be entertained.  [popcorn]

uclabiker06

#8
May 02, 2013, 02:22:15 PM
So they are not anodized but cleared, interesting.
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2006 S2R
2009 Smart

ducpainter

#9
May 02, 2013, 02:26:14 PM
Quote from: Novelo on May 01, 2013, 09:12:45 PM
The swingers on SSS Monsters are not anodized was curious after seeing this topic and tested mine for resistance.  :-\ Thinking they might have been cleared or something from the factory because they don't really corrode that I'm aware of but I'm always willing to be entertained.  [popcorn]
I find it difficult to believe they used a more expensive and also less durable method. If clear was cheaper they would do it.

What test did you do?
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Novelo

#10
May 02, 2013, 02:39:05 PM
Resistance

ducpainter

#11
May 02, 2013, 03:03:24 PM
Quote from: Novelo on May 02, 2013, 02:39:05 PM
Resistance
Anodizing is an oxide of aluminum which is non conductive.

A resistance test proves nothing.
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 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
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    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
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Charlief

#12
May 02, 2013, 05:35:16 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 02, 2013, 03:03:24 PM
Anodizing is an oxide of aluminum which is non conductive.

A resistance test proves nothing.

True


I was tired of cleaning mine so I pc'd it black. Now the dirt doesn't show! ;D

Novelo

#13
May 02, 2013, 09:16:47 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on May 02, 2013, 03:03:24 PM
Anodizing is an oxide of aluminum which is non conductive.

A resistance test proves nothing.


Testing the electrical resistance of something that is know to be nonconductive doesn't prove anything? I guess if your right, your right then.

ducpainter

#14
May 03, 2013, 02:59:28 AM
Quote from: Novelo on May 02, 2013, 09:16:47 PM

Testing the electrical resistance of something that is know to be nonconductive doesn't prove anything? I guess if your right, your right then.
My point is paint is non conductive also. That's why you have to sand any coating off to get a good ground.

You may very well be right about them not being anodized, it's just the test you chose doesn't prove it.
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


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