Polishing a Xizang!!

[dave witchdoktor]

I've just got my self a Xizang and would like to know what you use to bring her to a sparkly shine???
I used to use autosol on my Zaskar bitd, whats best to use on a Xizang?

Cheers

Dave

 

[gtRTSdh]

Google polishing titanium, plenty on there although lots and lots of elbow grease required. IIRC seanstephens did a good job on his, see the members bike forums.

 

[bluedazzler]

seanstephens did a good job on his

I bought that Xizang frame off of seanstephens, the finish is lovely, could probably do with a clean now tbh

 

[gtRTSdh]

now that's no garage queen! Love it

 

[Splatter Paint]

I used autosol on my Dad's Airborne Ti, it took ages but looked good.

SP

 

[ozone1]

I would think autosol would be the go, then if you really want it to shine - Autoglym metal polish is a great product for going on top of the autosol

 

[dave witchdoktor]

Right! Sounds like autosol is the way to go...
Might as well while I wait for new decals!

Dave

 

[poweredbypies]

Or if your a lazy git look up metal polishers in your area.

 

[julesg007]

+1 more for Autosol.

Used it myself to bring back the finish/shine to my own Ti frame.

Have a look at my build thread as there are some before and after pictures ( http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewto ... highlight= ) .

Good luck with the build up.

 

[dyna-ti]

This sounds like the very opportunity for us to photograph and post up the shiniest,most polished part of our Ti steeds
Always an excuse if you look hard enough.



I use autosol on a soft cloth.
Forget wire wool because if you start to use it you will have to continue till the whole frame is done THEN do the same thing again with the soft cloth.


Rubber gloves are a must.the thin surgeons ones not big clumsy marrigolds

Or if your a lazy git look up metal polishers in your area.

Who will use a polishing machine and have no real idea about the thickness of bike tubing.
Personally,i'd do the polishing myself as it is an easy if not laborious task,it means no chance of 'accidents'