IMHO, if you clear-coat them, they'll just wind up "yellowing" like the original finish did (quicker, if the new finish isn't up to snuff...). You may want to give them a good wax job with some of the modern products out there (Mother's, McGuire's, etc.). If you notice it starting to dull up, give it another shine & wax (probably get away with doing it in the spring, before the start of riding season...).
IMHO, if you clear-coat them, they'll just wind up "yellowing" like the original finish did (quicker, if the new finish isn't up to snuff...). You may want to give them a good wax job with some of the modern products out there (Mother's, McGuire's, etc.). If you notice it starting to dull up, give it another shine & wax (probably get away with doing it in the spring, before the start of riding season...).
IMHO, if you clear-coat them, they'll just wind up "yellowing" like the original finish did (quicker, if the new finish isn't up to snuff...). You may want to give them a good wax job with some of the modern products out there (Mother's, McGuire's, etc.). If you notice it starting to dull up, give it another shine & wax (probably get away with doing it in the spring, before the start of riding season...).
Just stripped the gold painted forks on my 650 and polished them down to a bright finish.
Should I leave them as is or spray clear coat on them? Anyone have comments on either option?
Thanks in advance
If you want to look at clear coating options Google cerakote MC 5100
IMHO, if you clear-coat them, they'll just wind up "yellowing" like the original finish did (quicker, if the new finish isn't up to snuff...). You may want to give them a good wax job with some of the modern products out there (Mother's, McGuire's, etc.). If you notice it starting to dull up, give it another shine & wax (probably get away with doing it in the spring, before the start of riding season...).