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So I have an 81 gs450L and I'm the slow but steady process of fixing it up. The front and rear fenders have quite a bit of rust and scratches as well as the handle bar and hand pillion. I tried to find replacements, but sadly they don't make them any more. I looked into getting them re-chromed, but the price is just way to much for my budget. So I was wondering if there are after market parts (chrome) that will fit my bike, or if there is an alternative to getting the original parts re-chromed. I was thinking of getting some chrome spray paint, but I don't want the stuff to flake off after a couple months. Any ideas on where I can buy new parts/refurbish my own?
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Try scrubbing down the rusty chrome with aluminum foil.
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I will have to try that. The grab bar and rear fender are in "ok" condition, but the handle bar and front fender are pretty bad. Will it still shine up with the foil?Comment
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Try it and see. Just wad it up in a ball and scrub. Then try the foil and some WD-40.
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ok well I'm off to the garage to see if I can find some WD-40Comment
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Don't worry about the "chrome" spray paint.
It's really just a shiny silver, doesn't look anything like chrome.
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ok well the aluminum foil method is showing promise. thanks for the tip!
Thats what I thought, but I wasn't sure if there was some high end brand that I could buy at a car paint store.Originally posted by Steve View PostDon't worry about the "chrome" spray paint.
It's really just a shiny silver, doesn't look anything like chrome.
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This is the only place I know of: Spectra ChromeOriginally posted by David.Seth View Post
Be sure to click on the video on the left side
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mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
#1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
#2 son: 1980 GS1000G
Family Portrait
Siblings and Spouses
Mom's first ride
Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
(Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)Comment
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yea i dont have 8 grand to waste on a chrome paint machine. but thanks for the info
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