Tank latch cleanup

Dave G · 20-04-2016, 05:43 PM

Noticed the latch on the front of my tank is beginning to look a bit tatty, laquer has 'tide marks' all over it.
What's they best way to clean it up and improve the looks?

I do have a little home blasting cabinet with some glass beads in it that may take off the laquer but I'm not sure whether the chrome effect beneath it is just another shiny coating or the metal itself.

Come to think of it, this may be the second latch on this bike as I seem to remember the first one broke....or was that my SS. Uh! this age stuff sucks.

Wonder how much new ones are then- anyone?

Albie · 20-04-2016, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave G

Noticed the latch on the front of my tank is beginning to look a bit tatty, laquer has 'tide marks' all over it.
What's they best way to clean it up and improve the looks?

I do have a little home blasting cabinet with some glass beads in it that may take off the laquer but I'm not sure whether the chrome effect beneath it is just another shiny coating or the metal itself.

Come to think of it, this may be the second latch on this bike as I seem to remember the first one broke....or was that my SS. Uh! this age stuff sucks.

Wonder how much new ones are then- anyone?

About £20 plus a bit..

Dave G · 21-04-2016, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Albie

About £20 plus a bit..

Really?
I'll check this in the dealers before doing anything harsh first.
Dont suppose you have any links? I had a cursory look on ebay but prices there were a bit too optimistic for my tastes, but it wont be the first time I've found OE parts cheaper from Ducati than second hand.

Darren69 · 21-04-2016, 10:40 AM

Its 23.50 euros on Stein Dinse but then there will be postage which I think is 12 euro

http://www.stein-dinse.biz/eliste/index.php

Albie · 21-04-2016, 05:31 PM

Moto rapido very helpful good dealer and will post .

20-04-2016, 05:43 PM	#1
Dave G Imagineer Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Kilbride Bike: S2r Posts: 1,000	Tank latch cleanup Noticed the latch on the front of my tank is beginning to look a bit tatty, laquer has 'tide marks' all over it. What's they best way to clean it up and improve the looks? I do have a little home blasting cabinet with some glass beads in it that may take off the laquer but I'm not sure whether the chrome effect beneath it is just another shiny coating or the metal itself. Come to think of it, this may be the second latch on this bike as I seem to remember the first one broke....or was that my SS. Uh! this age stuff sucks. Wonder how much new ones are then- anyone? __________________ "One machine can do the work of fifty ordinary men. No machine can do the work of one extraordinary man" -Elbert Hubbard

21-04-2016, 10:40 AM	#4
Darren69 Transmaniacon MOC Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Sutton In Ashfield Bike: Multiple Monsters Posts: 6,041	Its 23.50 euros on Stein Dinse but then there will be postage which I think is 12 euro http://www.stein-dinse.biz/eliste/index.php __________________ Roast Beef Monster! Termignoni and Bucci - Italian for pipe and slippers! S4 Fogarty, S4R 07T, 748, Series 1 Mirage

21-04-2016, 05:31 PM	#5
Albie Fanactical volunteer Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Kent Bike: M900 Posts: 9,033	Moto rapido very helpful good dealer and will post . __________________ http://albies93m900.blogspot.co.uk/