exdirtbiker
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I found the Wheel Polishing Kit on clearance for $5.
Does it work on our side covers? ... yes and no.
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Polishing side covers with Meguir's the lazy way
- Thread starter exdirtbiker
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I found the Wheel Polishing Kit on clearance for $5.
Does it work on our side covers? ... yes and no.
R
Runeight
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Not bad. Saw a tube video where someone used Arm & Hammer extreme white. Worked really well. Might have been called something else but it was by AH.
exdirtbiker
Forum Mentor
Better, but I was hoping for more. rear cover after, front cover before.
more with the Wheel kit and Dynacone:
not good enough.
onto the Dremel withtiny cotton (?) wheel and good 'ol Simichrome
Yes, the pic was taken with a potato... and the black stuff is the "done" part before buffing with rag.
more with the Wheel kit and Dynacone:
not good enough.
onto the Dremel withtiny cotton (?) wheel and good 'ol Simichrome
Yes, the pic was taken with a potato... and the black stuff is the "done" part before buffing with rag.
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exdirtbiker
Forum Mentor
Does it look like some other GS'ers mirror finish ? heck no. Never will. ( and yes, I am jealous of their results)
Does it look MUCH better? yes, I think so. and it's quick... I'm into this for about 45 minutes. I didn't even take the cover off the bike.
Does it look MUCH better? yes, I think so. and it's quick... I'm into this for about 45 minutes. I didn't even take the cover off the bike.
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exdirtbiker
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and you snuck in there while I was still posting... 
"elbow grease" ??? What part of LAZY did you miss in the tilte of this thread ?
AND... I spelled Meguiar's wrong. oops.
"elbow grease" ??? What part of LAZY did you miss in the tilte of this thread ?
AND... I spelled Meguiar's wrong. oops.
R
Runeight
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This was just sanded followed by Purple Polish by hand.
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exdirtbiker
Forum Mentor
I failed to mention how I used Aircraft Stripper in spray can to strip the clear coat off the rear cover ... it didn't work. Because it was probably removed 20 years ago.
I used to hand sand and polish all my cases but never again. WAY too much work.
Now I use a DA sander with 220 grit sandpaper to remove the corrosion. A dremel tool with stainless steel wire brush works good for the nooks and crannies.
After this it's a power buffer with a SISAL wheel w/black cutting compound. This setup will remove the sanding scratches and any remaining corrosion. Some guys use those fluffy cotton wheels and polishing compound but this is weak sauce compared to the sisal w/cutting compound. This setup will polish the cases to a sheen beyond what Suzuki provided when new. If you want the chrome look that's when that fluffy wheel comes into it's own.
At any rate, I can now polish a full set of covers in the time it used to take to do ONE (by hand).
Now I use a DA sander with 220 grit sandpaper to remove the corrosion. A dremel tool with stainless steel wire brush works good for the nooks and crannies.
After this it's a power buffer with a SISAL wheel w/black cutting compound. This setup will remove the sanding scratches and any remaining corrosion. Some guys use those fluffy cotton wheels and polishing compound but this is weak sauce compared to the sisal w/cutting compound. This setup will polish the cases to a sheen beyond what Suzuki provided when new. If you want the chrome look that's when that fluffy wheel comes into it's own.
At any rate, I can now polish a full set of covers in the time it used to take to do ONE (by hand).
G
Guest
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What part of LAZY did you miss in the tilte of this thread ?
AND... I spelled Meguiar's wrong. oops.
"Title" too.
