LiquidLAN
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Hummm, do you know I think this is the first time ever that I have tested something on an unseen area and now I understand why its important 
Finally collected my 12GSA from NOB last weekend and managed to do a few miles (160ish) this week. Had to pop it back in yesterday for some tweeking and they where kind enough to clean it again before handing it back
It was at that stage I nothing pitting on the bottom of the top box (been fine all summer and I didnt think there had been any salt down so far around here, but I guess I'm wrong)
Anyway, only a couple of small spots, ACF50 on order and I thought I'd see what I had to clean the little bits of corrosion there are... started with some Autoglym Metal Polish on a small spot on the underside... I'm please to say I've managed to remove the corrosion - there is still a little pitting present - and I also seem to have created a very effective travel mirror thank feck its the underside!!!
Taff, you mentioned Belgom Alu, does that give a similar finish??? If so does anyone know how long it'll take to dull the shine or can you suggest anything else good for cleaning? I get the impression that ACF50 protects rather than cleans, or am I wrong?
and as a final thought, has anyone tried Mare? I know its great for paintwork... but I haven't seen anyone mention it in connection with panniers...
Finally collected my 12GSA from NOB last weekend and managed to do a few miles (160ish) this week. Had to pop it back in yesterday for some tweeking and they where kind enough to clean it again before handing it back
It was at that stage I nothing pitting on the bottom of the top box (been fine all summer and I didnt think there had been any salt down so far around here, but I guess I'm wrong)Anyway, only a couple of small spots, ACF50 on order and I thought I'd see what I had to clean the little bits of corrosion there are... started with some Autoglym Metal Polish on a small spot on the underside... I'm please to say I've managed to remove the corrosion - there is still a little pitting present - and I also seem to have created a very effective travel mirror
thank feck its the underside!!!Taff, you mentioned Belgom Alu, does that give a similar finish???
If so does anyone know how long it'll take to dull the shine or can you suggest anything else good for cleaning? I get the impression that ACF50 protects rather than cleans, or am I wrong?and as a final thought, has anyone tried Mare? I know its great for paintwork... but I haven't seen anyone mention it in connection with panniers...
