A bench-mounted grinder/polisher can be a great help.

@KeepOnWrenching

4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I went old school to show it can be done with minimal materials if you put in the time.

@Pianissimo1970

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching A disc made of several layers of fabric on a drill, and some wax, could have done it in 1/10 of the time, and it would look like chrome when you are done

@MrThatnativeguy

3 жыл бұрын

@@Pianissimo1970 that’s the biggest load of bologna I have heard

@Pianissimo1970

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrThatnativeguy not my problem u'r too stupid to figure out how its done, it worked for me so s t f u

@ZT_Performance

2 жыл бұрын

@@Pianissimo1970 depends on the oxidation and or scratches. On something in bad shape you got to have something that will really cut into it and make it smooth.

Bud, half the work can be cut by brushing on some MEK (methyl ethyl ketone) nearly all aluminum engine covers and cases have thick layer of clear coat keeping it from corrosion and pitting. Now, when you get it polished, you need to hit it with clear unless you want to watch it pit over all again as soon as you ride the bike in the rain. The acid nature of waters will pit that up in no time if you don’t shoot it with clear.

@KeepOnWrenching

6 ай бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the info.

@professorwiggins3290

5 ай бұрын

​@@KeepOnWrenchingAcid nature of waters?

@pineapplej7310

Ай бұрын

You don't need that carcinogenic crap, you can use less carcinogenic crap call citri-strip

@aaroncutting

13 күн бұрын

​@@professorwiggins3290 Water is slightly acidic on the pH scale

That transformation is incredible! It will take for ever to do this to an entire bike 🥲

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

It’s quite a process for sure. I use a buffing wheel now. Much quicker!

I am doing the wheels on my truck. Very large project. Two things which helped to start were, Turtle wax coarse buffing compound and an aluminum polish which contains an acid which works well. Love the informative videos, keep 'em coming.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, Craig! Really appreciate it. Glad you’re enjoying the vids.

That was an impressive transformation. 👍 Also... I am one of those guys that painted his cover. I’m going blue anodized to make the motor be the focal point of the bike.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Go get it!

Nice vid man. Thanks for not using cheesy music! Subbed. Looking forward to the rest!

@KeepOnWrenching

4 жыл бұрын

Lol. No cheesy music beds allowed!

You sound enthused about doing this and I do as well. You have more than earned the right to buy yourself a corded 2” DA which can sand, buff and polish.The DA will do the work in 30 seconds what would take you 10 mins. No hand pain. They cost a few hundred bucks but a must have on a restoration project such as this. You do some very nice work

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

Added to my shopping list! Thanks. Very rewarding to bring these back. I like that anyone can do this regardless of tools, etc.

@dennisangelotti67

Жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching And that anyone can do it with tools! And you've got all the tools of the craft to shift from one thing to the next, which is awesome, Totally appreciate that and your enthusiasm, and that you sound like Jack Black which is totally awesome, the wizard stuff was cool

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

@@dennisangelotti67 thanks so much!

@drewrinker2071

Жыл бұрын

@@dennisangelotti67 haha, I was thinking Jack Black too

Great video. I was trying to explain to my brother in law. That he can get his bike to look awesome. This video will help convince him. Again thanks and keep em coming

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Oh fantastic! These old bikes can shine again. Glad you’re helping him out and the video is useful.

@billjackson3178

3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video! Working on a 1984 Honda CT110 and can use your tips!

P. S I also made my own drill tool. I cut many small pieces of denim and used a hole punch to make a hole in the middle. I would use a bolt and nut through the centre with a washer each side. You will end up with a realy tough polishing tool you can put in a drill. You apply a cutting compound of your choice. Works great for many jobs.

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

That’s ambitious. Great work.

that is amazing how it came out looking great work ..i have a set of car rims to do but just the lip of them the centers are painted.....awesome video

great video , respect for the hard work and as you say its worth it in the end brilliant finish .

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Peter!

Great job my friend..you put in the time you will get the shine. Looks great

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Eric!

Thanks from Australia. I used paint stripper to first take off the clear coat on the engine side panels on my Honda CB250. Saves a bit of time sanding but it's still a long and tedious job. Used 1200 and 2000 grit wet and dry to get the last traces of oxidation off. Last operation was to hit it with Mother's aluminium paste then resprayed with enamel clear coat.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Cutting the clear helps a lot!

@micah-hooka7275

8 ай бұрын

Yeah, bud….this dude has never used Methyl Ethyl Ketone to remove the factor clear and a cotton wheel on his bench grinder along with a bar of white rouge. I could have that points cover finished like a mirror in about five minutes.

I tried so many methods and different products with not-so-great results. Glad to have come across your video. The old-school method worked the best!

@KeepOnWrenching

5 ай бұрын

It’s a fun process too. Enjoy the journey.

Its great to see what can be done with elbow grease and minimal tools!

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

It can be done. Got myself a buffer recently. Game changing if you have the space.

A tough labour of love for sure, but so worth it. I agree with cleaning and waxing metal parts often.

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

It can be done!

I was polishing parts 30 years ago but we used a polishing wheel maybe four inches wide, this was still a small machine from what there is out there. I never tried removing the first level of material with a soda blaster, but I sure would try it. Im all about blasting through the initial steps with power, but its all about what you can be satisfied with.

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

Exactly

after seeing Wizards polish here i bought some, sent to australia didnt take long to arrive and was AUD$39 it has done many jobs and should last at least a yr longer great stuff and value

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

That’s great to hear! I’ll have my can for a very long time

Brilliant video thanks 👌

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Adding a couple of drops of dishwashing liquid really helps lubricants the job

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

Will do! Thank you.

Great video. I loved you in School of Rock!

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

Lol

The more I listen to you the more I'm thinking your jack blacks missing brother or somthin, very satisfying to watch

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Ha! I had a cold. That helped.

I call this "cold polishing"... very good results but with a high time deficit. When I polish, I only go to 400 - 600 grit at the smoothest. But i will then use rouge compound on a mop and then switch to a super fine compound on a mop. If you don't have a decent bench or hand polisher (£££££) Then this is by far the best method. Thank you for sharing.

@KeepOnWrenching

11 ай бұрын

That’s a great term. I was in no rush. Had limited resources, but could still get the job done respectfully.

Outstanding job, Thank you!

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Enjoyed seeing your process, though it kind of triggered some PTSD from how much time I’ve spent on a 32-foot 1950 vintage aluminum trailer. I kept trying to imagine taking on that project by hand and it literally made my stomach turn. I know you’re trying to show folks how it’s done on the cheap, but time is money and $500 worth of tools and another $100 in polishing compounds would take this job down from three months to three weeks. Plus, no carpal tunnel syndrome - although the polishers definitely take some new muscle memory to be really effective. I think I spent $200 on a new Dewalt 7-9” 13 amp polisher, $120 on a vintage Cyclo polisher and another $100 to have it refurbished (they’re like $450-500 new), and then $65 on a HF dedicated buffer for smaller parts. The 70 years of oxidation, dried silicone, old paint and tar-like crud was so thick, I started out with a wire wheel on an angle grinder. Then four stages of Nuvite and/or Brightwork compounds turned the heavy scratches into a mirror finish. Dirty, hard work with endless amounts of black grit to be cleaned out of pads and towels. But the trailer was transformed. Now I use the same techniques, on a far smaller scale, on my 1972 BMW R75/5 moto.

@KeepOnWrenching

11 ай бұрын

It’s not a race.

Good job man. I am restoring a ‘70 Kawasaki Trail Boss. I parked it in my dads shed when I went in the service 50 years ago. I had forgot it was even there. All in all it is in pretty good condition. The spokes, (they are a REAL pain) chrome springs over the rear shocks, the handle bars, the chrome ring on the headlight, have rusted and pitted pretty good. The rims themselves rusted very little and cleaned up well. I was thinking I would get the other parts re-chromed, but I am trying to restore it back to original though. The only thing not original is the rear tire. I have labored for hrs and hrs and hrs. I am going to get me the products you used and give them a try. Thanks

@KeepOnWrenching

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you’re putting in the time and will reap the rewards. Good luck! Go get it!!!!

@zhukie

4 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Good question on the spokes btw! Do you attack spokes the same way with wet & dry? I read somewhere that doing that will only cause them to rust faster...your opinion?

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah spokes are tricky. I would go to aggressive there. Steel wool 000 at most. Sorry I missed this reply and for the delayed response. I hope you’re still making progress.

@butchhaight

3 жыл бұрын

zhukie I thought of that too. I waxed them after each session. I think I may end up having to replace the spokes. It took a lot of work using 0000 steel wool but got the springs cleaned up pretty good. The handle bars shined up pretty well but do have some pits in them. The headlight ring is the same.

Red Scotch-Brite pad on a wheel works wonders for that first step.

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

Good call!

Great video!

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much.

I did this back in the day with my Kawasaki Z1000. I also painted the recessed areas to match the tank and side covers

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

That’s a cool idea!

I spray aluminum brightener on my stuff. Rinse it off after 30 sec or so. Use 3m's 3 stage metal polishing compound then use never dull and for me it works a lot faster and comes out looking like a mirror. The difference is, my method doesn't get out all of the imperfections in the metal but when polished up, I barely notice them. I mean I really have to be looking for them.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome tips! Thanks so much. I’ve been hearing a lot of people like those scotch pads.

Nice work.

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that.

Vid is cool bro, theres many areas where sandpaper may help small areas but for larger parts it’s well into the money in paper to use a bench buffer. However you need to research those before buying its nice to have dual speed and several sand, cutting and buffing wheels. I say this for less time, to get show quality polishing ( and carpal tunnel ) good job hope your bike comes out great

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Totally!!! Not everyone has one tho.

I like to use a Dremel with some homemade disc on a cutting wheel mandrel. I use Velcro to hold sand paper on. And at the slowest speed. Also add some dishsoap it seems to stay longer and not be thrown off as bad, from the speed of the dremmel.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Haven’t tried the dremel. Bits are expensive…I like your approach.

WOW 😮

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

Right?

Never Dull works just like you Wizards cleaner and cheaper. Great vid.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, man!

You don't have to get to a mirror bright finish, but that's just my opinion. Mothers mag wheel polish is the best thing out there. I've been using it for over 35 years and found nothing better.

I use a bench grinder with the guards removed and a rubber expander wheel and various grades of abrasive belts from the Eastwood Co. This is to smooth out imperfections or damage on aluminum parts. I restore vintage bikes and it is a big time saver. Once the part is ready, I have a dedicated polisher with various grades of buffing wheels and 4 or 5 different compounds. Each wheel and abrasive is different and as you showed, start off course and work your way to as fine as you want. I do stock restorations so I don't buff aluminum parts to look like chrome. The 60s and 70s bikes had their parts quickly polished then clear coated. Which brings me to one last point. Rather than trying to sand or buff clear coat off, I use automotive paint stripper which saves a lot of time and effort. Very informative videos! I just discovered them and will be watching more!

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

I’ve since uograded

@drewrinker2071

Жыл бұрын

Yeah I saw a video where this guy was using that stuff, he didn't show what he was using to eat the paint though but it looked cool as hell

Awesome stuff. Tedious, but gratifying... haha

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Very tedious but it can be done.

Just a tip it helps to use a little detergent in the water like a few drops of dish washing liquid. Give it a try next time. We even did that rubbing back new paint jobs. Rik

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

I need to remember to do that.

I agree with the sanding steps and progressing carefully through that. Why not use Nuvite and a wool buffing pad to make it look like a mirror?

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

You could but it’ll dull over time a bit and I hate clear coat.

Mother's polish works great for this, but love your effort

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Craig. I don’t mind putting in the time.

@craigwilkinson3159

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching looks excellent, you do an amazing job

Looks good.

@KeepOnWrenching

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

If you're hand sanding something small like that. Put it in a tray full of water and continually dip your paper in that as you sand. That cleans the paper and the surface at the same time. Your paper will last longer and cut better.

@KeepOnWrenching

2 ай бұрын

Great tip!

this is a great video, thankyou very much

@KeepOnWrenching

4 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! I’m glad it helped you out. Good luck with your project!

i use a dremel tool with abrasive buffing wheels. easier on your hands and quicker

@KeepOnWrenching

4 жыл бұрын

Love me a Dremel but those bits get spendy and the cheap ones don’t last. Plus I find it kind of relaxing. If I was getting paid by the hour I’d definitely expedite the process.

@JesusSaves86AB

3 жыл бұрын

Rotary tools are excellent but too risky for an amateur, they can take off a lot of material fast with the right bits.

@edisonsanchez1337

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching I agree it's very soothing and relaxing to me too, but what about using a vapor blaster, I'm about to invest in one, do you think it's a good idea? Maybe I could save some effort

@edisonsanchez1337

3 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Saying because need a way to get into those holes, nooks, cranies and lettering

I am trying to restore and fix a 1980 honda twinstar 200 cc 4 speed 6 volt battery and I did not know about the wet sandpaper until today,, thank you.

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Wet sandpaper is awesome. Really clean final finish can be achieved! Glad you found the video useful.

I agree with Seth's comment. A bench-mounted polisher/buffer could cut your polishing time down.

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

At the time I didn’t have one. They are nice but it can be done without.

Good advice on the gloves, they're an absolute must, aluminum is toxic and absorbs easily into skin once sanded so finely. I just spent about 30+ hrs doing this on a set of rims but it was worth it, they look better than new. I had to start with 100 grit in order to sand the machining grooves out, it gets easier with each step up. Finished with mother's aluminum polish and they mimic a chrome finish it's so mirrored.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

WY to stick with it. It’s a gradual process for sure. Gets easier as you go. The results are worth the time and energy.

@kevinkleinhenz6511

2 жыл бұрын

I am in same process. My personal opinion is the Blue Magic polish was more effective than the Mothers. I used Scotch brite pads and they were effective as well. I honestly have no idea how I’m going to do those inner wheel spindles.

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Show lace with compound

Ladies and gentlemen you gonna be cursing and drinking a lot of beer while polishing your chrome 😂🍺

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good time to me!

@derekv275

3 жыл бұрын

After watching this I'm gonna buy a bunch of sand paper and a case of Pilsner and get at my Stator cover on my 81 gs1100🤔🥴🧐

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a good time!

nice work

@KeepOnWrenching

6 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Start your process with phenol and hot water and fine scotch brite wash it off and examine your part.you’ll save a lot of w/d paper.change direction at each grit change.dial buff with sheep skin and good car polish.enjoy👍👏

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

Thank you for the suggestions. Much appreciated.

I have some wheels from a dirt bike that are pretty rusty. do you think the method you used on the fender should work? pretty sure they are chrome

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Sure. Chrome is chrome. Start with WD and 0000 steel wool and go from there.

Really informative! Do you throw the microfiber cloths in the washing machine and use them again? Will the metal particles wash out? I’m working on a 1975 CB200T. Keep up the good work!

@KeepOnWrenching

5 жыл бұрын

I do wash them and reuse them but completely separate from everything else and on a "deep wash" cycle. I haven't noticed any issues with the washer or anything by doing so. The first time I did it I was a little nervous though. lol Just keep them all separate from everything else. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you found the video helpful. Good luck with the 75 Cb200. Make it shine like new! :)

@JesusSaves86AB

3 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't recommend a washing machine as the fine aluminum has a chance of lingering. I just use a pail with dish soap and a high pressure hose. Either does work tho.

how hard do to press down on the p800 grid? and in the end is it light press or medium with p2500 and p3000?

@KeepOnWrenching

15 күн бұрын

It gets smoother and lighter as you go to finer grits. Keep the paper wet. Not much difference in pressure.

How do you get the grime out of the indented areas? Would a toothbrush work?

@KeepOnWrenching

19 күн бұрын

Yeah. Some degreaser and a brush would work!

You can save a lot of time, by removing the clear coat with paint remover before you start sanding.

@KeepOnWrenching

11 ай бұрын

Getting that clear off is key! I’ve since starting stripping it off first. I hate clear coats! Lol

For the early grits, you should consider buying a palm sander. Two hours of work turns into 10 minutes. Clean up with the finer grits by hand.

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

Definitely. This worked tho.

aircond coil cleaner will clean aluminum effortlessly with just spraying

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Will check it out.

@TheGTOsDaddy

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve tried this before and don’t have good luck.

what about a rotary tool? I would try that before rubbing like that. I do agree it HAS to be done! Looks so much better!

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

Definitely! If you've got one, use one. The heads are bit expensive though.

Hey man I almost threw my ohone at the end it was so damn shiny like a mirror. I have a question. Can I hire you to polish my aluminum RC chassis and wheels? If not how do you recommend doing this on some small aluminum RC wheels? It would be difficult to go in a circle motion inside the wheels. Great tutorial video!

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

I’d recommend a dremel tool. Lots of tiny buffing heads available.

I agree with Seth. Use a bench-mounted polisher.

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Got one now. Goes much faster. But something relaxing about doing it that way too

Hey Brain first off want to say thanks for doing these videos, especially how you show your mistakes as well, just how videos should be when learning this stuff like I am....Anyway just a quick question on why you didn't Sandblast your engine parts, a buddy of mine said you can sandblast Aluminum, as long as its like baking soda, or walnut shells.....Just curios, of if you didn't know you could do that wanted to give you a heads up for next time...I haven't watch any other videos yet besides the CL project up to this video now.... just to let you know also you gave me the confidence to just get a old bike and start working on it like you have and will start this spring if I can find something similar....Thanks Brotha!

@KeepOnWrenching

4 жыл бұрын

I have been treating the engine as a completely different project on this build. I’ll get to the engine. I’ll be featuring vids on cleaning that up for sure. I want to get it to a rolling frame first. Glad you are getting some inspiration from the vids. Trying to be as detailed as possible. Long way to go but I think I’m over the hump. I’ll look into options on cleaning the engine. I’d love to just blast it. I like to take my time on the other stuff as I love that polished aluminum look. Blasting tends to leave a bit of a more matte looks. Good luck with your project bike. Go get it.

Ohhh the good old times when CBC IPA was still in a bottle

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

It’s not anymore? Boo!

there's also tools you can use to speed the process up like in Dremmel ,bench grinder ECT...

Sounds like a diy video made by “Steve-O”. Lol great job

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

People keep saying that! Lol

A cheap harbour freight buffing machine and green rouge would make quick work of that thing.

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

Sometimes you gotta use what got.

when you do a lot of them,like i did for 50 years,you learn that time expended could be used more effectively elsewhere,when it came to these pieces,i usually had them walnut shelled or soda blasted,then attack with abrasives,then always ends in polishing,machine type,perfection takes longer,1 bikes gotta be worth it

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

It’s just a hobby. I don’t mind, getting an electric buffer was a game changer though.

@strattuner

Жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching if you use it more than twice,you needed it,speed in restoration is everything,and customers expect it,good job

If I also wanted to repaint the “Honda” part of that cover, when do you suggest that would happen, before the aluminum and then sand up to it when polishing, or after and clean off the excess paint?

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

I’d get it where you want it polishwise then go for the detail on the name area.

@jimmackelvie8825

Жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching I’d love to see a video on cleaning the hard parts like the bolt holes.

nice

@KeepOnWrenching

7 ай бұрын

Not too shabby indeed!

No pain, no gain ;)

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Exactly

If your going to wet sand with a little water add a drop or two of dish soap it keeps the sand paper cleaner and also let's it sand easier it acts like a lubricant I always do this when I'm wet sanding ...

@KeepOnWrenching

11 ай бұрын

Great tip! Thank you.

How do you polish down into the recesses like the bolt-head countersinks, etc.?

@KeepOnWrenching

4 жыл бұрын

Benjamin Root I roll up a small piece of sandpaper really tight and work it into those grooves. It’s slow going but it can be done. Just work your way through the different grits. I hope this helps.

@samathman3937

4 жыл бұрын

There are a couple other tricks you can try: Get a couple old drill bits that are smaller than the holes you are trying to clean up. Wrap the bit with steel wool 000 or 0000 and carefully let it revolve in the hole. You may need different size bits. Check the wool to make sure you have enough wool never to allow the bit to come into contact with the bolt hole. You can put a wad of steel wool considerably larger than the bit, it will compress into the hole. You can also do the same thing with a Dremel tool and various polishing pads and inserts and compounds. Just let the tool carefully revolve with its pad or bit. It is trickier with a Dremel tool because of the speed.

@JesusSaves86AB

3 жыл бұрын

I wrap the sand paper around a pick, screw driver, kabob stick, anything that fits. It just takes even more patience.

@davidbeatty2678

2 жыл бұрын

Be careful about mixing metals … aluminum and steel, etc. The parts manufacturers go to great lengths to keep metals separate in the manufacturing process. You don’t want to embed foreign debris into the part. Great video! Thanks for taking the time to do it! Really satisfying for us to see the finished (portion of the) product too!

Never heard of Colonel Brassy,you ever used simichrome? stuff is amazing, im restoring a 550 and the casings are not as bad as yours but not far from them either, i used some 1000 grit and then polished them with simichrome,they look really nice,all done by hand,they dont look as nice as the one here but good enough for me.

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Never heard of it. Is it like rub n buff? I’ll look into it. Thanks for the info!

I do the same as you but at the end I clear coat it to stop it from happening again

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah…that clear will eventually crack and make life harder for the next t guy IMO.

@xltranger98

2 жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching I’ve been doing it for years and haven’t had a problem yet. I use a quality clear and a spray gun not a rattle can.

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Definitely a better quality clear. Gotcha! Go get it!

You can also use a Dremel tool to polish aluminum.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

You can!

used to drive honda but now run kawasaki guess we would have little in common but do make my own mash right on up here in north of ontario

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

We’ll there’s that! Lol

Wow, Brian! that is "Brilliant"! I reckon that my XS650 is actually as bad if not worse, but you've given me hope. Would I be lazy if I used an Orbital Sander for each grade, or is that a stupid question?

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve never tried that. Give it a try but don’t get too carried away. Power tools rule.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

If you have the means and the space give it a try. Just be careful breathing in the dust. Not good. I like a more gentle approach to things. You never know until you try.

This looks like a job for various methods of blasting.

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

Doable if you have the equipment.

I'm surprised you don't use those sponge/sandpaper on a polishing drill! And a bit of soap on the water to help de-grease as you go.

@KeepOnWrenching

2 ай бұрын

This is way before I had actual tools.

Love The Video Mate Need To Do This On My VTR 1000F Firestorms Front Forks Any Advice ? My Easy Way Out Was Black Or Silver Hammerite Paint BUT I Like Shiney :) And Like Your FINISHED RESULT! :) PS I Have An Electric Screw Driver And Felt Tips Any Help Would Be Grateful Sir..:) Made In Japan Polished At HOME:)

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

A lot of older Honda crankcases and covers are not aluminium but Magnesium

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

Good to know!

I have a xs850. And the person before me painted over the chrome. And it's a air cooled motor. Is it possible to remove the paint and be able to buff it good enough to get the chrome shine out of it.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Some paint stripper or thinner will take the paint off then you can polish it to a shine. I just stripped clear coat off some hubs and they are polishing up great! Stripping it saved a lot of sanding time too.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Some paint stripper or thinner will take the paint off then you can polish it to a shine. I just stripped clear coat off some hubs and they are polishing up great! Stripping it saved a lot of sanding time too.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Some paint stripper or thinner will take the paint off then you can polish it to a shine. I just stripped clear coat off some hubs and they are polishing up great! Stripping it saved a lot of sanding time too. Go get it.

Seems to me someone has made tools that do all that HAND work you did which cuts the time down, though it is still time consuming. I polished 2 forks on my MC and it took me 3 days using a wheel buffing grinder pad and polish sticks. After I was done, I used SHARKHIDE on the forks to prolong the look. Wax might last a few months but sharkhide lasts years. It is a non yellowing clearcoat finish that is NOT CHEAP but works most excellently.

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

I kind of enjoy the process.

@anonimous2451

Жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching Ok but would you like to prolong that process or simply continue to waste time after time doing it over and over ? Insanity is defined as doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

It’s really not that bad. It’s a process. Not everyone can afford power tools. This is just a way that anyone can do it.

@anonimous2451

Жыл бұрын

@@KeepOnWrenching LOL, everyone ? Anyone can afford a harbor freight oscillating tool that makes quick work of polishing using a custom made plastic adapter attached to it ..... far easier and faster. Time is money and I do not waste either one.

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

@@anonimous2451 for some it’s one-and-done project. Fixing up their dad’s old bike or something. Simply saying that there are many means to an end. When I recorded this I didn’t have many tools but still wanted to get things dine and make progress. It wasn’t a race. More of a process. Since then, I’ve added many tools because I do many bikes…for some, some sand paper, time, a beer and football game makes for a cheap yet rewarding experience.

The difference is amazing. I'm trying to rebuild my grandpa's 1982 Honda cb650sc nighthawk in memory of him and was planning on replacing a lot of items but after seeing this video, I think I'll try to save as much as possible. How do you know what material everything is made of? Like rims, forks, e.t.c

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

Most the engine covers and fork sanctions would be aluminum.

An orbital palm sander would speed things up and I would start with 60 grit if it's really pitted.

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

It can but why rush things? :)

Looks great, but very time consuming !

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

It’s kinda relaxing

Long way correct job

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

If you got time it isn’t so bad.

Theirs way more on the Honda nighthawk the engine top cover would take so long plus the back cowl even has aluminum on it

@KeepOnWrenching

6 ай бұрын

One piece at a time. This was before I had power tools! Lol

This is why you build a tumbler polishing machine.

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

That’d be cool

Uhhh..... These were painted from the factory, I do believe. All except for the cap you polished and the round cap for the oil filter slinger.

@KeepOnWrenching

2 жыл бұрын

Some were but these were typically clear coated. Just do what you wanna do. I love clean, polished, and maintained aluminum. Clear coat sucks on these…lol

How I'd do it, covering up the threads with tape, & sand blast it, & powder coat paint it, good powder coating is damn strong, can even use it on the bikes springs

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

Polishing looks so nice though!

How do you do the fins on aluminium cylinder heads

@KeepOnWrenching

3 жыл бұрын

It’s an arduous task. I really haven’t found a good way. Time. Patience. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZGaqlpSln9Gudbw.html

i love your videos brother , just next time soak all that in vinegar for 24 hours

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

Ohh good idea.

Pity the wizard polishing stuff is incredibly difficult to source outside the US (and stupidly expensive on the rare occasion you can find it lol) But great video! I will just try and substitute some other metal polish. My 19yo W650 deserves it. Oh and subbd :)

@KeepOnWrenching

4 жыл бұрын

The process is the same regardless of products. Good luck! Go get it.

@stevedotworld

3 жыл бұрын

You may be able to find some Brasso polishing fabric that’s very similar. Also if you are in Europe find some Flitz products. They are very good at polishing metal as well.

@dennisangelotti67

Жыл бұрын

Oh is that why he used so little and treated it like gold lol

After 400 or 600.... Use jeweler's rouge (white) on 6-8 buffing wheel on bench grinder. Alot less work.

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip! I have noticed during the couple of years I can go to a buffer sooner. At the time I recorded this I didn’t have a wheel. I do now and it makes the process so much easier!

Paint silver and clear coat like they do it at the factory. Wax won’t last long:😂

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

It still looks great. Gotta keep it clean though. I hate painting aluminum parts. Eventually, it just falls apart and gotta start all over. Personal preference though.

The smell comes from te gasses that are traped in there when the aluminium was melted and cast.

@KeepOnWrenching

9 ай бұрын

Makes sense

Any excess rouge left on peice comes off during waxing process

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

I appreciate the tip!

Dude, you’ve never been introduced to a cotton wheel and bars of rouge

@KeepOnWrenching

8 ай бұрын

Eventually! But still impressed that it can be done with simple materials.

Put a little dish soap in the water; helps clean as you sand and it lubricates the process.

@KeepOnWrenching

Жыл бұрын

Good tip. I’ll try that for sure.