Metal Polishing Book

Thanks Richard!

I knew nothing about metal polishing before . . . . .and this upgraded my brain by a considerable margin!!!!!
 
I'm so glad I read this. Those Norton engine covers started dulling after I started polishing. Now I know why. I learned a lot and I knew polishing just not how important the products on the metals are and what damage they can cause if the wrong product goes on the wrong metal combination.

Bump for this book.
 
Ive been looking into anodizing recently and found that there is a chrome anodize. Anyone use it before? Thinking this would be good for the engine covers.

By the way; who knew blood etches and wrecks your polishing??
 
I finally ordered some ENGLISH CUSTOM POLISH after reading this book twice. I got the autopack 5. Comes with all the steps needed. This stuff is incredible. I took my exhaust off to do the CLIP-ON conversion and left it off because I knew I was getting this polish. It smells very strong and its more liquid than paste. So far I am impressed. I have only done my exhaust so far. I don't think pictures will do it justice so I wont take the time to post them but if you haven't already, READ THIS BOOK!!!!
 
during polishing I rubbed off some paint. Thought it looked OLDSKOOL so snapped a pic. I'll repaint this weekend -- or maybe just leave it...

Metal Polishing Book
 
richard-7 said:
during polishing I rubbed off some paint. Thought it looked OLDSKOOL so snapped a pic. I'll repaint this weekend -- or maybe just leave it...

Metal Polishing Book
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Richard -

How did you do such a nice job painting this? Please share your technique.

I did my MkIII similarly, many years ago and it was a pain.

Thanks, Dean
 
First I cleaned the cover with isopropyl alcohol then I masked off the engine and really close to the logo with news paper and green painters tape.
I used HIGH HEAT paint by WURTH. It's the kind that cures with HEAT too. and sprayed in very light coats. Then, using make up remover pads and nail polish remover I wiped off what I didn't want. The can says to let cure for an hr before applying heat so I did that then went for a nice long "HOT" ride to cure. Day trip with some friends. DONE!

But in the above picture I rubbed a lot off when polishing the engine cover so I'll have to touch it up using a small brush and spraying the paint onto some card board or something. Or maybe just leave it as I think it looks kind of cool rubbed off like that. Not sure yet. I have to clean my engine so I'll decide after that. Still lots of polishing and cleaning to do. Hopefully do another 5,000 miles this next season. 40 days until spring. I'm running out of polishing time.
 
Richard,

Leave it as is.
It has a distressed quality appearance, such as, frequently used, a real runner.
As opposed to a never ridden show bike.
 
I think the "antiquing" looks awesome. However, you may have to deal with the negative comments like "Norton uses cheap paint" and blah blah blah. Love the way your cover came out. Need to try that on my Bonnies too.
 
Lol......

My wife said the same thing. Basically wondering why am I stealing her stuff for mototrcycle jobs. But it worked.
 
richard-7 said:
Bump***
For polish I recommend.
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Pretty sure we all know how Richard spends his winters. I just crack the garage door open a bit and fire her up, maybe go around the block a few times to annoy the neighbors. Have a shot when I come back in to thaw out.:cool::)
 
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