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Author:  Retro 3 [ Wed Sep 12, 2012 7:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Z1 Aluminum polish

Jim wrote:
Retro 3 wrote:
lots of sanding!
1-sand with 320 grit until all pits are gone
2-sand with 800 vertically.
3-sand with 1000 horizonally until you see no more vertical lines from the 800.
4-sand with 2000 vertically again until the horizonal marks ( from the 1000) are gone.
5-buff with red jewelers rouge on sisal wheel.
6-two glasses of red wine.
7- next day, find the spots that you aren't happy with and sand with 2000.
8-sisal again
9-when it looks good, red rouge on flannel wheel.
10- pour glass of red wine and light the grill :lol:

You're insane, Shane. (except for the wine and grill part) :lol:

Have you tried less sanding with the very fine paper, and substituting a coarse polish with something like tripoli?


I've been told that before!
yes, very fine equaled more sanding

Author:  evansje1 [ Wed Sep 12, 2012 9:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Z1 Aluminum polish

I have the best luck with PJ1 500 deg engine paint of any paint I've used. It holds up well to gas and other chemicals. It adheres good to aluminum. It is a high solids paint so be sure to clear the nozzle ever couple of minutes while you are painting. It also buffs out well if you use the gloss engine black..I rubbed out one engine case by hand as I couldn't seem to keep off the over spray cause of the shape of the case. The only problem I see you'll may have is it doesn't mix well with red wine, I prefer a dark beer when I paint.

PS, I save the nozzles from empty cans as I've had some to stop up due to the high solids. That way I have spares I can use if one stops ups.

Author:  rusty34 [ Thu Sep 13, 2012 11:42 am ]
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Classic Trimcoat finish?

http://classictrimcoat.com/motorcycle-head-engine-refinishing-kit.php

Author:  Retro 3 [ Fri Nov 09, 2012 10:47 pm ]
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A little progresss

Author:  AER005 [ Sat Nov 10, 2012 1:20 am ]
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Very Nice its looking really good :D :D

Author:  usernameandpassword [ Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:26 am ]
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That sure is pretty. :thumbup:

Author:  rusty34 [ Sat Nov 10, 2012 12:50 pm ]
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Thanks for posting, :thumbup: I learned something about polishing. Do you apply anything to protect the surface afterwards?

Author:  Retro 3 [ Sat Nov 10, 2012 2:32 pm ]
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rusty34 wrote:
Thanks for posting, : Do you apply anything to protect the surface afterwards?


I usually finish with an old T-shirt and Flitz polish.

Author:  Evans Ward [ Sat Nov 10, 2012 5:20 pm ]
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Lookin' Good Shane! :thumbup: Love the Lesters on there. :clap:

Author:  K_trip [ Wed Nov 14, 2012 4:10 pm ]
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Looking Good ... I like that you're putting those Lester's to good use! :mrgreen:

I must say, seeing them on your bike is much better than having them boxed up in my garage. LOL

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