axle(dulling!!)

[r450rr]

i have noticed that everything on my r can come clean and look brand new with a simple washing with the steam geanie... but WTF.!! just like on my 03 ex.. my stock axle is tarnishing, and it seems to be turning grey,..,. i knew that it wass going to do this cause its what happened on my ex... and it seems the more i try to clean it the more grey it gets and its pissing me off.. i dont want a new axle i just want the stock one not to look so old... does anyone else have this problem, or has anyone found any secrets like household chemicals that can bring back the luster,(more of an aluminum look) to the axle... any help would be appreciated... i have tried everything from, cleaners to wd 40 and everything, and its just seems to get worse.. :huh

[86atc250r]

These are off-road vehicles, used in harsh environments - not show cars. Ride it, enjoy it, clean it up a bit and stop worrying about the little stuff...

[Scro]

Originally posted by 86atc250r
These are off-road vehicles, used in harsh environments - not show cars. Ride it, enjoy it, clean it up a bit and stop worrying about the little stuff...

x2

[Pappy]

Originally posted by 86atc250r
These are off-road vehicles, used in harsh environments - not show cars. Ride it, enjoy it, clean it up a bit and stop worrying about the little stuff...

if you saw my quad in person...you would be very proud of me:D

[Hammer trx450r]

Originally posted by Pappy
if you saw my quad in person...you would be very proud of me:D

Sometimes i spend as much time cleaning it as i do riding it:grr:

[Pappy]

Originally posted by Hammer trx450r
Sometimes i spend as much time cleaning it as i do riding it:grr:

i used to be that way, when i didnt have a place to ride. now i ride every day so keeping it spick and span just doesnt work.

[Pappy]

and btw....depending on what cleaner you use, that could be a big part of the metal tarnishing on your fo'whella:p i use only simple green

[Hammer trx450r]

Originally posted by Pappy
and btw....depending on what cleaner you use, that could be a big part of the metal tarnishing on your fo'whella:p i use only simple green

Me to but i wish they would change the color to RED:blah:

[REDARMYRACER]

steal wool or a 3m pad will bring back the bling youre looking for.

[glenfoto]

Originally posted by 86atc250r
These are off-road vehicles, used in harsh environments - not show cars. Ride it, enjoy it, clean it up a bit and stop worrying about the little stuff...

x3.

[Punk'd]

wtf is a x2, x3?

[Mxjunkie]

i used mothers and speedys polish on my 250x axle, i just put it on some jacks and had some1 move the rear wheels and polished, it didnt take too long but it looked soo nice :D , btw it helps to stay on top of things like that, i repolish my whole bike everyweekend, usually every day :p

[PJK 450R]

Mothers brand polishing paste is the best. It will bring up everything from the grab bars to the motor.

[r450rr]

the brillow pads worked like no other.. it took a while, but it looks good now very satisfied.. thanks guys.. also ill get some of that mother polish:cool:

[Scro]

Originally posted by Punk'd
wtf is a x2, x3?

it means you agree

[SCOOTER450R]

I prop it up on a block, start it and in first or second let it spin and take a grey 3M pad on a angle grinder and it polishes great.
I polished almost everything I could.
Rear subframe,swingarm,shifter,kicker,hubs,caliphers and I still want to do the radiator,cooler and some on the motor. For now I like riding to much so this winter it will get torn down again.

Scratches Happen!