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  • Bobbys 94
    Forum Mentor
    • Dec 2023
    • 151
    • Montgomery Texas

    #16
    Now look at the final result of my cleaning the surface rust off. The entire exhaust was covered in surface rust.

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    1977 GS750
    1978 GS750
    1979 GS750L
    1980 GS550e
    1978 KZ1000
    1975 Honda XL350 K1

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    • Bobbys 94
      Forum Mentor
      • Dec 2023
      • 151
      • Montgomery Texas

      #17
      Picture below is the "Miricale" stuff used to clean the surface rust. It was designed to clean surface imperfections off of blued gun parts. I use it all the time restoring pre WW2 Winchester Lever guns. Doesn't harm the original bluing on the old firearm.
      I use it along with WD40 and elbow grease.
      Note that I soaked the exhaust in WD40 for a couple weeks before trying to remove the surface rust.

      "If the rust has penetrated the chrome down to the metal, this stuff will Not fix that"

      Steel wool and or scotchbrite will leave scratches on the chrome, this stuff does not.

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      Last edited by Bobbys 94; 06-17-2024, 11:52 AM.
      1977 GS750
      1978 GS750
      1979 GS750L
      1980 GS550e
      1978 KZ1000
      1975 Honda XL350 K1

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      • jdub6092
        Forum Mentor
        Super Site Supporter
        • Nov 2023
        • 250
        • Gilbert, Arizona

        #18
        Nice find and beautiful restoration.
        1981 GS650E Stardust Silver

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        • Bobbys 94
          Forum Mentor
          • Dec 2023
          • 151
          • Montgomery Texas

          #19
          Originally posted by jdub6092
          Nice find and beautiful restoration.
          Thank you jdub for the kind words
          1977 GS750
          1978 GS750
          1979 GS750L
          1980 GS550e
          1978 KZ1000
          1975 Honda XL350 K1

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          • steve murdoch
            Forum Guru
            Past Site Supporter
            • May 2004
            • 8491
            • St. Catharines, On.

            #20
            Originally posted by Bobbys 94
            Picture below is the "Miricale" stuff used to clean the surface rust. It was designed to clean surface imperfections off of blued gun parts. I use it all the time restoring pre WW2 Winchester Lever guns. Doesn't harm the original bluing on the old firearm.
            I use it along with WD40 and elbow grease.
            Note that I soaked the exhaust in WD40 for a couple weeks before trying to remove the surface rust.

            "If the rust has penetrated the chrome down to the metal, this stuff will Not fix that"

            Steel wool and or scotchbrite will leave scratches on the chrome, this stuff does not.

            IMG_1482.jpg
            Thanks for the heads-upon that product. Never heard of it.
            Have used 0000 steel wool and Autosol with decent results. Might give this one a try.
            2@ \'78 GS1000

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            • rphillips
              Forum Guru
              Past Site Supporter
              Super Site Supporter
              • Jun 2005
              • 7611
              • Norene TN

              #21
              I second what Steve said, would sure fit the gallery of the other "'bikes of the month"'. Also, for what it did to that exhaust system, that Frontier metal cleaner and rust remover could be helpful if it were in the "tips & tricks" section.
              1983 GS1100E, 1983 CB1100F, 1991 GSX1100G, 1996 Kaw. ZL600 Eliminator, 1999 Bandit 1200S, 2005 Bandit 1200S, 2000 Kaw. ZRX 1100

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              • Bobbys 94
                Forum Mentor
                • Dec 2023
                • 151
                • Montgomery Texas

                #22
                Originally posted by steve murdoch

                Thanks for the heads-upon that product. Never heard of it.
                Have used 0000 steel wool and Autosol with decent results. Might give this one a try.
                0000 wool or scotchbrite will leave scratches on chrome, though they may be tiny, this stuff will not.
                1977 GS750
                1978 GS750
                1979 GS750L
                1980 GS550e
                1978 KZ1000
                1975 Honda XL350 K1

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                • Bobbys 94
                  Forum Mentor
                  • Dec 2023
                  • 151
                  • Montgomery Texas

                  #23
                  Originally posted by rphillips
                  I second what Steve said, would sure fit the gallery of the other "'bikes of the month"'. Also, for what it did to that exhaust system, that Frontier metal cleaner and rust remover could be helpful if it were in the "tips & tricks" section.
                  Went there and posted my friend.
                  1977 GS750
                  1978 GS750
                  1979 GS750L
                  1980 GS550e
                  1978 KZ1000
                  1975 Honda XL350 K1

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                  • trevor
                    Forum LongTimer
                    Past Site Supporter
                    • Oct 2011
                    • 18671
                    • Victoria bc

                    #24
                    Originally posted by Bobbys 94
                    Picture below is the "Miricale" stuff used to clean the surface rust. It was designed to clean surface imperfections off of blued gun parts. I use it all the time restoring pre WW2 Winchester Lever guns. Doesn't harm the original bluing on the old firearm.
                    I use it along with WD40 and elbow grease.
                    Note that I soaked the exhaust in WD40 for a couple weeks before trying to remove the surface rust.

                    "If the rust has penetrated the chrome down to the metal, this stuff will Not fix that"

                    Steel wool and or scotchbrite will leave scratches on the chrome, this stuff does not.

                    IMG_1482.jpg
                    Wow...impressive job! Well done.
                    I too have used the 0000 wool and autosol....I have never heard of Frontier but will look to get some. Great to learn something new. Thanks
                    No signature :(

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                    • dweller
                      Forum Mentor
                      • Jul 2015
                      • 108
                      • SW Oregon

                      #25
                      Nice restoration!
                      1982 GS1100EZ, second owner, 11,000 miles
                      2000 XR650R, plated

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                      • hampshiregsx
                        Forum Newbie
                        • Apr 2022
                        • 5
                        • Hampshire UK

                        #26
                        Great JOB.Was this a complete nut and bolt strip down job or in frame

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                        • Bobbys 94
                          Forum Mentor
                          • Dec 2023
                          • 151
                          • Montgomery Texas

                          #27
                          Originally posted by hampshiregsx
                          Great JOB.Was this a complete nut and bolt strip down job or in frame
                          Thank you. I did not remove the engine from the frame but everything else came off and was serviced.
                          1977 GS750
                          1978 GS750
                          1979 GS750L
                          1980 GS550e
                          1978 KZ1000
                          1975 Honda XL350 K1

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                          • hampshiregsx
                            Forum Newbie
                            • Apr 2022
                            • 5
                            • Hampshire UK

                            #28
                            Excellent job,I am working on a 1981 GSX750 here in the UK,still a long way to go

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                            • nvr2old
                              Forum Sage
                              • Jan 2009
                              • 2134
                              • Sandpoint, Idaho

                              #29
                              Beautiful bike. A lot of effort went into it, you can tell. The exhaust is amazing, Did the tank and body parts just need to be cleaned up rather then re-painted?
                              1979 GS1000S,

                              1982 Honda CX500 Turbo, 1982 Honda MB5 w/CR80 motor, 1977 Honda "nekid" Goldwing, 1976 Honda CB550F cafe', 1972 Honda XL250 cafe'

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                              • Bobbys 94
                                Forum Mentor
                                • Dec 2023
                                • 151
                                • Montgomery Texas

                                #30
                                Originally posted by nvr2old
                                Beautiful bike. A lot of effort went into it, you can tell. The exhaust is amazing, Did the tank and body parts just need to be cleaned up rather then re-painted?
                                Thank you,

                                Tank, side covers, tail section are All original from February 1977. I got very lucky on the condition of these components. No paint or touch-up needed
                                1977 GS750
                                1978 GS750
                                1979 GS750L
                                1980 GS550e
                                1978 KZ1000
                                1975 Honda XL350 K1

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