sevenrider
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Reged: 12/23/03
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I just got my Ti Crown Jewel, just the raw shot peened ti finish with decals...how do you clean the frame? Ive noticed these weird blotches and cant seem to clean it with water or degreaser? Any suggestions?
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Dave_Thompson
prophet
Reged: 12/19/03
Posts: 717
Loc: Spokane, Washington
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I clean both my Serotta Ti bikes with Windex and finish with Lemon Pledge. (no kidding!)
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Steel lover, but then I like Ti with carbon too.
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BikeWNC
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Reged: 09/03/04
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I was told by the guys at IF to use a mild abrasive orange based hand cleaner like Gojo or something similar. You can apply it by hand or use a toothbrush. Just go easy over the decals. It seems to work, but it can be time consuming.
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BlueJays
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Reged: 09/21/07
Posts: 69
Loc: United States
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Use of a typical gentle detergent like Dawn dishwashing liquid usually does the trick on raw titanium. Gentle use of a slightly abrasive Scotchbrite pad has been suggested if stains simply don't wish to come out.
Seriously though, consider disassembling it for an overhaul. Carefully clean the bejesus out of it, get new decals, and consider having the whole thing clearcoated except for the chainstay on the drivetrain side. Even with minor chips in the clearcoat someday, it still look cleaner than even the cleanest raw titanium frame.
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Get it clean then clearcoat it!