polished parts..

hey guys just wondering if any 1 one here has been as keen as me and polished parts on their bike?? if so wat method did u use? so far ive done my frame,swingarm,and about 4 covers on the engine..when its all back together i will post some pics. <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_biggrin.gif" alt="" title="Very Happy" /><!-- s -->

 

we modified an old bench grinder, a freind lathed up an adaptor for a buffing wheel its a verry fast way to polish parts, you cut with 800 work your way up to 2000, cover with autosol and buff the hell out of it.
the only problem i have found with buffing is the white corrosion. did a waterpump for a car on it it, got wet in the shed 2 weeks later it looked like arse <!-- s:cry: --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_cry.gif" alt=":cry:" title="Crying or Very sad" /><!-- s:cry: -->
mitch

 

Any photos?

 

Purple polish is the way to go with the alloy, just hand polish it wipe it off ands like new, well thats what i did not that hard at all

 

Is that a brand name?? Where do you get it?

 

Nah its actually purple.


Purple is one word in the name.

I think its 'something' purple.


Bob.

 

i think i know the stuff... its not good for the skin. lol.
takes off ANYTHING.

 

Its not good for the skin at all ha but it works better using your fingers.

and it is actually purple,
the brand is California Custom but the name is Purple Metal Polish

They also sell a Aluminium Deoxidizer which makes it 100 percent better again
you use it before you use the purple.

we sell the stuff at my work and use it all the time its amazing

 

awsome.
i would do a polished frame on my fzr but i think its gonna have to go soon... i need somthing more reliable.

 

polished parts = most time consuming SHIET in the world.

I use Mother - Steel and Alum Polish <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!-- s -->

 

im interested in polishing some parts on my fzr but mine is a 1988 2kr with what looks to be a steel frame and steel swing are, its not possible to polish up these is it ( mainly swing arm)??? as it needs to be painted to stop rust?? or am i incorrect.

 

I dont see why the Steel frame wouldn't polish up, as i said previously... polishing is a MASSIVE workload on cleaning day. seeing as though the frame is much thinner, it might be a little easier on the elbows <!-- s --><img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_smile.gif" alt="" title="Smile" /><!-- s -->

 

yes you are correct, rust will come for sure and in spots you cant see too. if you paint clear onto polished surfaces:
a - it makes the shine look dull
b- paint wont last long on there cos there is no "key" to make the paint grab on.

just get it powder coated, an awsome long lasting glossy finish