i wire brushed (6 & 8"" electric wheel brush as well as a hand brush) my frame before and after a couple times at the high pressure car wash/degreaser wash/ rinse. I preped the frame, then brushed on gloss black POR 15

it looks great!!!!!
and as far as I'm concerned if it lasts 20 years i probably won't be alive to care.

Jim & Caroline
The highway is for gamblers, better use your good sense."
Gooday-that's my 1¢ answer due to the lousy economy ~ cause I ain't got - no . mo . doe
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