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How do I make my solo saddle look new again ?
How do I make my solo saddle look new again ?
Now, back in the hazy mists of time, I was told me about a product...something common around the workshop; a hand cleaner ? silicone grease ? Brake fluid ?
I can't put my finger on what it was BUT I do recall that it worked a treat and made these hazy saddles look new again.
I've tried random things around the shop but no luck so far. I suppose that Armor All could work but it makes the saddle too slippery.
Can somebody kindly advise me on a way to clean up my saddles?
Grant MacNeill, The Twelfth Fret Guitar Shop, Toronto
Now that posting about the Cream of Tartar cut with vinegar is a great trick for aluminum....thanks for that post !
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Re: How do I make my solo saddle look new again ?
'67 R69S
'13 F800GT
Altadena, California
Re: How do I make my solo saddle look new again ?
could you tell me what what chains offer it in the USA ?
thanks
Grant
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Re: How do I make my solo saddle look new again ?
John can confirm
Looks good will try it
https://www.amazon.com/Dressing-Protect ... 402&sr=8-5
Tommy
54 R51/3, 55 R50/Velorex 560 sidecar, 64 R27, 68 R69US, 75 R75/6
Ashfield, Ma
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Re: How do I make my solo saddle look new again ?
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'67 R69S
'13 F800GT
Altadena, California
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Re: How do I make my solo saddle look new again ?
You can just wipe it off with a rag, or use some soap and water, or use a rubber preservative and cleaner like Armor All or anything used for tires, etc. I have an original Denfeld seat from 69 (original to my bike) and after about 20 years it forms a very glossy surface, as long as it's well cared for. The white bloom is usually found on newer products.
San Francisco, CA
Re: How do I make my solo saddle look new again ?
You can leave it on your saddle overnight and wipe out the product that has not been absorbed and it is almost magical.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/armo ... p.html#srp
1974 R90S
Re: How do I make my solo saddle look new again ?
I will try the Rubber care and the silicone grease ideas and see how they work.
Armour All in the pump spray bottles does look terrific but I don't like any aerosol droplets with silicone floating around my shop as is plays havoc with any finish work..fisheyes can be a nightmare.
thanks for the input.
Grant MacNeill, the Twelfth Fret Guitar Shop, Toronto
R51/3, R26, R27, R60/2, Norton ES2, 85 K100
Re: How do I make my solo saddle look new again ?
thanks for the tip ! Turns out that Aircraft Spruce in Canada offers it. I already do business with them as they are my source for AFC-50 anti-corrosion spray. Great stuff to have if you keep any bikes near the ocean. I spray down my bikes in Nova Scotia before the winter storms blow through and it washes off with soap and water. Aircraft mechanics spray it inside the wings and over all wiring and metal parts
They have the Rubber Care in stock and knowing how thoroughly Aircraft Spruce services the aircraft and helicopter industry...I am sure it will be my best option.
Thanks for the help
Regards
Grant MacNeill