Thanks for sharing, especially your tips. I have been using the sandpaper method, will try this out.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Buffing wheels rule.

Great Vid Brian. Thanks

I'm getting some of these pads and compound blocks! Great results and thanks for sharing this method! Truthfully... I didn't have the patience to hand sand all the aluminum on my bike! Thanks Brian!

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya! Access to power tools is handy.

Thanks for posting this. I have only had experience using rags and metal polish. I've just ordered a polishing wheel and compound so hopefully I'll be able to get similar results.

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Wheel is the way to go!

Hi Brian thanks for your tips on polishing I'm going to make a start on my CB750E engine casings regards Paul

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck!

Thanks I am about to do this to a rocker cover on a CB750 so very helpful

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! Go get it.

on my 70 cb350 I used this method only used a soft brass wire wheel for initial cleaning...it got the little crevices really well........ then used the white buffing compound for polishing.......metal polish to finish did the trick....literally 100's of hours on every piece of my bike

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

I hear ya, man. It’s a process for sure but a very rewarding one.

Very timely report. I'm up to polishing my alum forks now. This reminded me that I actually have a polishing kit with wheels and compound that I used on a long ago project. My forks are on the bike so I'm going to use my drill motor not a bench grinder. The drill may not have as high rpms(?) But it's what I've got. I've done this before so i know it works. Wont be able to reach all spots, of course. Your tips are right on the money: don't force the piece in toward the wheel, clean the wheel and use sufficent compound. AND wear a mask. I didnt the first time and was blowing black crap out of my nose for days. Shine on brightly.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

I bet you can make it happen with a drill. Might take a bit longer tho. Glad you got motivated to tackle them.

Nice Man, glad it worked out👊👊

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Yup! Worked great.

Brilliant video 👏

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Brian, Ya blinded me again... Thanks for all of the advice you give. I really liked the use of the fork to clean up the buffing wheel, it will work a lot better than that old hacksaw blade I used.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Lol. I like the KISS method.

Thanks for sharing this.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure, Dave. It’s not too complicated!

@davehowie03

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching I’ve got a ‘73 CB 550 Four sitting in the garage with plenty of this type of work to be done.

I bought a polisher at a swap meet new for $100. It’s the same deal but the shafts are longer and you have a lot more ability to move the part flatly across the wheels. I never wipe the black residue off until I run the part across the soft wheel first without adding any white rouge. Be careful that thing will wreck your day much faster than it makes it. You will launch those pieces if not fully concentrating on it. Don’t think about fried chicken for dinner or anything else for that matter.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Paul. Definitely need to be careful but a game changer as far as timelines go.

@paulpugh5522

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching if you get the right machine it’s another game changer. I restored two old cars with mine both had a ton of stainless trim. I started with a bench grinder too but it limits you on what you can do. Also, try using your soft wheel to clean off the black residue. Another time saver you will love the results.

Thanks for the video Brian! I am currently trying to clean up my cl350 engine, but it seems to have an endless never ending coat of oil on it. How clean should I get it before going to a soft polish wheel?

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Get a good degreaser to get as much as you can. Otherwise it’s just going be a pain while polishing. I think Dawn does a pretty good job. You could pressure wash it to if the engine is out. That helps a ton.

That black build up is too much compound. Can remove with isopropyl alcohol but easier option is to use less compound

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Noted. Thanks!

So, where are the links for the polishing wheels and the compounds?

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Somewhere!

@yc6683

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Thanks. Very helpful answer!!!

Try the best try Flitz polishing paste blows all of the rest

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Will check it out! Thank you.

Can you did this on the fork tubes? Do you have to worry about it possibly marring?

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

I wouldn’t mess with the tubes at all. Just the outer sanctions.

@ebenezervalvi1009

Жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching For the top part of the tubes (the part that doesn't not enter the lower) would it be okay to hit it lightly afterwards? I just wantt the tubes to shine, since I won't be putting the sleves back on there.

Helpful vid......but......end result honestly a bit cloudy finish. Can the cloudiness be removed with more buffing?

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

I’m sure you could keep going if you want to. I think they look great.

@gr8reels

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Thank you for the suggestion and the super helpful vids!!

Hi Brian. What king of Buffing Stand are you using? Harbor Freight or better. Is it fastened to the floor for stability.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

One is a really cheap yet functional one from Amazon. I think it was like 45 bucks. No wheels. Easy to add. The other came with my polisher and is heavier with wheels. I don’t have them bolted down as I like being able to move things around. I had a foam mat and keep a foot on it.

@greghamilton5461

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Thanks Brian. I received one for Christmas from Harbor Freight. Videos show it's pretty wobbly. The hunt continues.

I wonder if there is some kind of chemical that one could use to wipe that grey stuff off?

@edwardmulder3777

3 жыл бұрын

A dirty bit of chrome you could try Berrymans chemdip, cleans engines

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

You don’t need to remove it as long a you keep letting the compound do the work.

lol i use a fork as well :)

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Nice!!!

If this guy doesn’t get you jacked up to polish something don’t even start!

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!

"Looks absolutely fantastic" You think? 😂

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Sure do!

A correct restoration would not be to polish the fork legs to that high of a gloss. Thats not factory. With that said do you know how to do it properly or are you just a beginner? Anyone can polish but not correctly for a correct restoration. Just curious bacause I get tired of watching KZreadrs trying to teach something they dont actually know how to do themselves.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

I’m having fun showing processes that I’ve learned along the way in restoring a few motorcycles. Not a pro but a guy who likes to learn and grow. I like the shine. It’ll fade over time without constant maintenance or clear coat but I don’t mind putting the time in to maintain things. I simply wanted to show a simple process to shine some aluminum. I hope you enjoyed the video.

Maybe just lazy better way to do than take your forks apart

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

I had to replace the seals too.