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There are many tips on the web - most common seems to be use Lemon Pledge! Unfortunately, this product is not available in Oz.
The top tube gets covered in sweat, hydration drink residue, GU drops etc. I've used baby oil wipes with soem effect but doesnt really remove stains.
So, any recommendations for general products that bring Ti back to original shine welcomed
thanks
Duraglit
How is your ti frame finished? Mine is brushed & to get it looking like new I just use a scotchbrite pad (like the green rough side of a sponge).
Cillit Bang.
Personally, I don't bother. It's going on 17 years old & has bit of a patina.
the finish on the eriksens is bead blast, kinda matt finish not polished.
is the scotch brite pad treated with anything?
Wire wool does it for mine.
http://www.keytometals.com/Article24.htm
Scotchbrite can be used but not too often.
"The excellent corrosion resistance of titanium alloys results from the formation of very stable, continuous, highly adherent, and protective oxide films on metal surfaces. Because titanium metal is highly reactive and has an extremely high affinity for oxygen, these beneficial surface oxide films form spontaneously and instantly when fresh metal surfaces are exposed to air and/or moisture. In fact, a damaged oxide film can generally reheal itself instantaneously if at least traces of oxygen or water are present in the environment. However, anhydrous conditions in the absence of a source of oxygen may result in titanium corrosion, because the protective film may not be regenerated if damaged."
http://www.azom.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=1251
Steel wool is not normally recommended.
"The use of carbon steel wire brushes to remove deposits from titanium is not recommended. Pickup of imbedded or smeared iron particles from steel can render titanium susceptible to corrosion when the unit is placed back in service. Stainless steel or titanium wire brushes and pipe are preferred."
Lemon Pledge at about 7:46