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Buff n polish....
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Psycheonabike
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Buff n polish....
Getting there slowly.....but there's nothing more relaxing that buffing up an old engine to look better than it did coming off the production line 40 years ago! (Maybe)
1982 GL1100 Standard
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5speed
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Re: Buff n polish....
looking good and something I need to do with my 82.
1982 1100 standard. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
1986 Yamaha FJ1200
2000 Yamaha Roadstar
1976 GoldWing. running but not on the road
1978 Goldwing. future cafe project.
2019 Can-Am ryker (boss's new ride)
2002 Shadow American Classic(sold)
1983 Shadow 500. (sold)
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pjlogue
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Re: Buff n polish....
Beautiful!
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heraldhamster
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Re: Buff n polish....
that is beautiful.
sorta bulldogged custom 1978 GL1000 - "geekster"
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
full Vetter dress 1979 GL1000 - "Barge" (currently down)
1986 1200 Aspencade - "Heart of Gold" - daily rider
1990 1500 Aspencade - It's ALIVE! but very, very naked. not in a good way.
1978 for $100 - project in worx
1978 from a previous member here - taking up space
my original '79 bought in '91 - replacing engine (eventually, maybe someday)
H2G2=42
A competent and self-confident person is incapable of jealousy in anything. Jealousy is invariably a symptom of neurotic insecurity. ~ Robert A. Heinlein
The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. ~ Neil deGrasse Tyson
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Behemoth
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Re: Buff n polish....
What shape was the aluminum in before polishing? Did you go all the way down to a matte finish and repolish, or just top polish it? What compound/polish did you use?
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Psycheonabike
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Re: Buff n polish....
I'll see if I can find a before pic. It was rough before but part of what I enjoy is just using a tube of Autosol, a cloth and some elbow grease.Behemoth wrote:What shape was the aluminum in before polishing? Did you go all the way down to a matte finish and repolish, or just top polish it? What compound/polish did you use?
1982 GL1100 Standard
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desertrefugee
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Re: Buff n polish....
Nice work!
- Life is not about waiting for the storms to pass. It's about learning to ride in the rain.
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Behemoth
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Re: Buff n polish....
Awesome. I've been using Wenol polish with good results. As much as I like flat finishes or blacked out bikes, polishing aluminum and stailess is pretty satisfying.
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BlueThunder
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Re: Buff n polish....
In that case, I have a lot for you to polish!Behemoth wrote:Awesome. I've been using Wenol polish with good results. As much as I like flat finishes or blacked out bikes, polishing aluminum and stailess is pretty satisfying.
...Brian
2014 CTX1300 Deluxe - BlackThunder aka Predator
1977 GL1000 - Ox
2014 CTX1300 Deluxe - BlackThunder aka Predator
1977 GL1000 - Ox
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Behemoth
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Re: Buff n polish....
LOL! yeah, not that satisfyingBlueThunder wrote:In that case, I have lot for you to polish!Behemoth wrote:Awesome. I've been using Wenol polish with good results. As much as I like flat finishes or blacked out bikes, polishing aluminum and stailess is pretty satisfying.
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Bugdaddy66
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Re: Buff n polish....
One of my addictions too, can't leave it unpolished!
Todd Logan (Bugdaddy66)
"Never argue with a moron, they'll always drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."
1978 GL1000 Daily commuter (SOLD)
1981 XS650 Hot Rod play bike (SOLD)
2003 BMW F650CS (Wife Bike)
2009 BMW R1200RT
"Never argue with a moron, they'll always drag you down to their level and beat you with experience."
1978 GL1000 Daily commuter (SOLD)
1981 XS650 Hot Rod play bike (SOLD)
2003 BMW F650CS (Wife Bike)
2009 BMW R1200RT
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Track T 2411
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Re: Buff n polish....
Sweet!
"I have no special talent. I am only passionately curious." - Albert Einstein
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
"He that is good with a hammer tends to think everything is a nail" - Abraham Maslow
"If you can't take the time to do it right the first time, how are you ever going to find the time to do it over?" -Unknown
Current Rides:
'Grumpy' - '81 Standard, now fully dressed.
'Layla' - '81 Standard w/dealer installed fairing and Hondaline bags.
'Scarlett' '76 'Survivor' nekkid as a j-bird!
Under Construction:
The 'Jalopy' '78-'79 Mash-up
'Quikie' '81 gl1100I back on the lift, project with the step-son!
In The Shed:
'81 gl1100I barn find aka "Josie, the farmer's daughter." (almost comatose build)
'77 gl1000, roller parts bike.
'82 gl1100I, 'Old Crusty' titled roller parts bike (free!)
'82 gl1100I, My first 'Wing, and an expensive lesson!
New2U Bike? Read Me.
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Shock
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JohnnyNumbers
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Re: Buff n polish....
Very nice work! Polishing things keeps a person in touch with their inner crow, at least it does for me.
John
1976 Honda GL1000 LTD
1999 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
2001 Kawasaki ZRX 1200R
1976 Honda GL1000 LTD
1999 Honda Valkyrie Tourer
2001 Kawasaki ZRX 1200R
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