Now I know why it costs so much..

[Guest]

Just finished polishing the handlebar switch housings on both sides. Looks just like chrome.Too bad I had to sand off those little switch indicators. Hope I remember which switch works what....... Now ill have to polish the master cylinders as well. Brake calipers too.

[reddevilmedic]

if i send you mine and 4 cans of beer?????????? looks great!

[Bubber]

Just finished polishing the handlebar switch housings on both sides. Looks just like chrome.Too bad I had to sand off those little switch indicators. Hope I remember which switch works what....... Now ill have to polish the master cylinders as well. Brake calipers too.

 

 

You do know that there will always be something else to polish ....don't you? :rotf:

Ain't that what winter is for? Dang I said that dreded word? We still got riding to do, at least 2 months worth.

[dingy]

Those came out very nice.

 

Did you clear coat them?

 

Gary

[Guest]

Those came out very nice.

 

Did you clear coat them?

 

Gary

 

No, I used a good quality caranuba wax on them. A few polishing/buffing forums recommended it over clear coating, which will lessen the shine a bit. They also recommended against using polishes like Mothers which will actually promote oxidation. I did do a final polish with India ink and a chamois before hitting it with the caranuba wax.

 

I cant really see where it would need any more maintenance over a chrome piece. My chrome Barons fork bullets are already corroding and thats with washing and polishing on a fairly regular basis. Im getting ready to sand off the chrome and polish those as well.

 

Bubber, I know this is a winter project but since I cant ride it now anyway I may as well go ahead with my upgrades.

 

If I retire this year or next im thinking of doing some polishing jobs on the side. I kinda like doing this.