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How do i get my engine all chrome lookin. It looks pretty dull right now, is there a paint i can use, or just get at it with a tooth brush?
 
You talking about the WHOLE engine or just the covers?

To do the cases and the cylinders will take forever, if it's even possible.

If you are talking about just the covers, it can happen a bit sooner, but it is possible.

Here is my wife's bike as partial proof:

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It is "possible" to send external engine parts out to get chromed. But I think you mean polishing the aluminum - do a Google search for how-to's on the subject.
 
well i mean the whole thing. It just looks a little dull and id like to get shiny.
 
Pfellers said:
well i mean the whole thing. It just looks a little dull and id like to get shiny.
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read through a few rebuilds I think you will find most people use VHT paint (code SP127) then VHT clear coat, it isn't a task for the faint hearted to carry out proper by the looks of it.. and obviously the side casings are usually polished
 
Oh yeah - Google vapor blasting as well. You'll have to take the entire engine apart and ship it out (unless you find a place to do it near you), but vapor blasting leaves a really nice finish.
 
im pretty good at painting, i think ill try that. Thanks for the responses guys appreciate it.
 
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