Clear Coat Removal

Polishing all that XS/XJ1100 aluminum can be quite a challenge. Before you can polish, you have to remove what's left of the clear coat that Yamaha put on at the factory.

There are any number of good paint removers available from hardware stores, but there is another product which is quick and easy to use.

Try Permatex spray on gasket remover. This product is available at most auto parts stores. It takes that old ratty clearcoat off fast! Then wash with warm soapy water and dry it. After polishing, you can clearcoat again if you want to, but it makes it a little duller.

Carolyne Mulvaine