Aluminum Foil to remove surface rust spots

Greenspey · 07-26-2017, 11:42 AM

I just wanted to drop a line (newbie here) about a trick I saw online that worked really well for me.

I just purchased a 2013 Nomad 1700 here in Oregon for a screaming deal. Only 3,000 miles on it! It had a little surface rust on some of the chrome (engine guards, forks, mirrors).

Looking online I found a suggestion of using aluminum foil, wetting it, and lightly buffing the rust. Apparently, there is a chemical reaction which makes the iron oxide bond to the aluminum to create aluminum oxide, which becomes a micropolish compound as you rub. Then, just rinse and wipe and polish with a lightly oiled rag.

It worked! The bike looks fantastic, and you cannot tell there was ever any rust, it was cheap and easy (took a little time because the foil breaks down quickly).

Anyway, I though I would add this on here as a thread to help others who may have some surface rust from coastal bikes.

I am enjoying reading many of the forum posts right now, and a leaning towards having Ivan flash the ECU on this bike. The throttle seems "jerky" (for lack of a better term).

Shout out to the mods for running this site. It's great!
-Greenspey

redjay · 07-26-2017, 12:12 PM

Hello and Welcome.

You might want to consider getting your ECU reflashed on your bike to cure the throttle and many other issues.
Details are below.

http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/vn1700.htm

Greenspey · 07-26-2017, 12:58 PM

Thanks! I was looking into that. It definitely looks like a great idea.

**JD Hog** · 07-26-2017, 02:39 PM

Welcome from Northern California!

Ivan's reflash is a must have upgrade well worth the money and short wait.

Gypsy Dragon · 07-27-2017, 02:30 PM

Thanks for the cool tip!

07-26-2017, 11:42 AM	#1
Greenspey Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 9	Aluminum Foil to remove surface rust spots I just wanted to drop a line (newbie here) about a trick I saw online that worked really well for me. I just purchased a 2013 Nomad 1700 here in Oregon for a screaming deal. Only 3,000 miles on it! It had a little surface rust on some of the chrome (engine guards, forks, mirrors). Looking online I found a suggestion of using aluminum foil, wetting it, and lightly buffing the rust. Apparently, there is a chemical reaction which makes the iron oxide bond to the aluminum to create aluminum oxide, which becomes a micropolish compound as you rub. Then, just rinse and wipe and polish with a lightly oiled rag. It worked! The bike looks fantastic, and you cannot tell there was ever any rust, it was cheap and easy (took a little time because the foil breaks down quickly). Anyway, I though I would add this on here as a thread to help others who may have some surface rust from coastal bikes. I am enjoying reading many of the forum posts right now, and a leaning towards having Ivan flash the ECU on this bike. The throttle seems "jerky" (for lack of a better term). Shout out to the mods for running this site. It's great! -Greenspey Login or Register to Remove Ads
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07-26-2017, 12:12 PM	#2
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,927	Hello and Welcome. You might want to consider getting your ECU reflashed on your bike to cure the throttle and many other issues. Details are below. http://www.ivansperformanceproducts.com/vn1700.htm
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07-26-2017, 12:58 PM	#3
Greenspey Jr. Member Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Willamette Valley, Oregon Posts: 9	Thanks! I was looking into that. It definitely looks like a great idea.
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