ti refurbishment
 

So i have a older ti frame with marks where old decals were light scractches etc , what can i used to rub them out emory cloth ,very fine sand paper ?

try
 

scotch pad 1st
You might have to do whole frame to get an even look which means new decals

green scotchbrite. Make sure you always move the pad in the direction that you want to see the grain/polish marks.

the OP does not say
 

how the bike was finished originally. If it was mirror and he takes a pad to it, he may end up with a mess.

ti refurbishment
 

its a ti colorado

I found a worn green scotchbrite pad works best for the finish on my Concours. I've found a fresh pad to be too aggresive.

I did this with a brushed Litespeed and it looks better than new. Use the Scotchbrite and follow the direction of the grain (around the tube, not long-ways) but the best tip is to no put your fingers behind where you are brushing it is too much pressure and uneven. Take a short strip of the Scotchbrite, grab each side then work it back and forth like you would shine a shoe. Don't use a lot of pressure and don't rush. It works great... If the frame is a brushed finish already that is.

If you want to get crazy.. a commercial wheel polish (Maguiars/Eagle 1) takes it to the next level with minimal effort

grey scotchbrite...
 

that's what james uses at black sheep...it is a pretty fine grade

if there is a lot of work, you might start with the maroon then finish with the grey

cut into 1 inch strips and polish away!

i ordered a box of 20...i will never use them all...

PM me and i'll mail a couple to you

Rolite Metal Polish also works well if you have a brushed finish. Don't use it or scotchbrite of you have a glossy finish.

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+1 - I have done this to several Ti frames and the results were great. I toured Litespeed several years ago and that is how they did it.

JB

I've always been told this is a major no no due to the steel wool leaving residual steel in the frame and opening up the possibility of rust.

Maroon-colored ScotchBrite (fine or extra fine?) is what most frame mfg's use for brushed Ti. +1 on scrubbing around the circumference of the tube.

pictures?