Monster 900Sie 50000mile refresh.

Mr Gazza · 05-02-2024, 07:46 AM

The stuff you can try dunf is from Frost Automotive https://www.frost.co.uk/frost-strip-gel-500ml/
The preferred method years ago, if it was small enough, was to chuck it in a bucket of thinners or Acetone. Not so cheap to fill a bucket these days though!
The Frosty stuff is better than yogurt, but you'll still need to be patient and expect to need at least two applications.

Thanks Darren. I think I'll stick with my trusty old cap, but the thought of my bike singing HELLO to me as I went to mount is very appealing.
Anyone got a version that plays the intro to Start Me Up, or any other super cool Stones into? (I love them all.

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dunf · 05-02-2024, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr Gazza

The stuff you can try dunf is from Frost Automotive https://www.frost.co.uk/frost-strip-gel-500ml/

Thanks. I found an old tin of gasket remover. Ex MoD stuff i've had for years. Gave it a try and it was instant paint removal! Amazing what a difference a proper dichloromethane based stripper makes......

Just need some new skin and eyeballs now.

Mr Gazza · 06-02-2024, 07:06 PM

Good find dunf, you can always grow new skin and eyeballs.

Teensy bit of progress this evening. I tried some stainless wire wool. left over from exhaust packing, on the fuel cap ribbed ring. It's brightened it up a lot more and evened the colour up, so this could be the way forward. I like stainless for this better than steel wool as it doesn't leave lots of little bits everywhere that go brown!

Also tried an idea on the broken zip pull tag on my Mandarina Ducks. This definitely has legs and I'll try and do this on my jacket too. I know it does let a cat out of the bag, but there will soon be some news.

05-02-2024, 07:46 AM	#1
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,834	The stuff you can try dunf is from Frost Automotive https://www.frost.co.uk/frost-strip-gel-500ml/ The preferred method years ago, if it was small enough, was to chuck it in a bucket of thinners or Acetone. Not so cheap to fill a bucket these days though! The Frosty stuff is better than yogurt, but you'll still need to be patient and expect to need at least two applications. Thanks Darren. I think I'll stick with my trusty old cap, but the thought of my bike singing HELLO to me as I went to mount is very appealing. Anyone got a version that plays the intro to Start Me Up, or any other super cool Stones into? (I love them all. ) __________________

06-02-2024, 07:06 PM	#3
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,834	Good find dunf, you can always grow new skin and eyeballs. Teensy bit of progress this evening. I tried some stainless wire wool. left over from exhaust packing, on the fuel cap ribbed ring. It's brightened it up a lot more and evened the colour up, so this could be the way forward. I like stainless for this better than steel wool as it doesn't leave lots of little bits everywhere that go brown! Also tried an idea on the broken zip pull tag on my Mandarina Ducks. This definitely has legs and I'll try and do this on my jacket too. I know it does let a cat out of the bag, but there will soon be some news. __________________