how to clean/polish forks??

[aace]

my fork lowers are showing their age....which products do you guys recommend?? seems to be oxidation and stains mostly. ive been using steel wool but the finish is far from nice. thanx all.

[Mr Jensee]

I have shined mine up by using a fine grit sand paper, the higher the number the better then coming back and spending a lot of time using an aluminum polish. They will turn black on you as you polish, I have even used really fine steel wool with the polish on areas that remain rough but they will shine up. If you go onto Youtube you can find videos that can show you how to do the best job. I will warn you it is a lot of work.

[video]http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=pl ... BsSgPWsl0w[/video]

[triton28]

I have been using an aluminium polish known as Solvol Autosol since the late 60's, although the more recent tubes I have bought only have the name Autosol. It is one of the best I have found.

[gearheadfla]

You will have to strip the clear coat off first, I did mine during my rebuild, striped, sanded and buffed on a buffing wheel with compounds, then sealed Liquid Glass. I posted what I did when I did it with pics, it's been a couple years and not sure how to search for it here. They look great

Edit, I found the link on the AV Board of the whole project, scroll down a couple pics to see forks
http://abbikeboard.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=3298

[chevyman1]

I powder coated mine they wipe clean with a rag