how do I make he engine shine?

[maynard]

I've got a bike that is in great shap mechanically....a 1979 GS850...BUT the metal parts are kinda dingy looking. The tank and sides I can paint, but how about those engince/ clutch covers...any advice on restoring their luster, or do I need to buy new ones?

[J_C]

I've just started on mine. If you do a search you'll find a couple different ways. They both involve stripping the preexisting clear coat that's there. One involves various grade of steel wool. I am going the wet sanding method... Start at 400, then 800, 1000, 1500, and 2000, followed by metal polish until it shines. Then wax

[ScreamingLiL2stroke]

I sent ya pm on how i did mine.

[J_C]

Screamin, you did it using the steel wool right? Interested in hearing how you did it

[beby99]

Screamin, you did it using the steel wool right? Interested in hearing how you did it

LOL...you must have forgot where you've been.:-D

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=94829

Oh..and I think the above link should be made a sticky...anyone agree?

[J_C]

Wow, I'm all over that thread! LoL Thanks for the link

[Pharkmeh]

LOL...you must have forgot where you've been.:-D

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=94829

Oh..and I think the above link should be made a sticky...anyone agree?

lmfao at JC... funneh m8


and yes - looks appropriate for a sticky ... at least till sumthin mobetta comes along - like spray on wash off chit that actually works.... but Im noot holdin my breath....

[ScreamingLiL2stroke]

\\/ Yea sticky muh thread

[KEITH KRAUSE]

Some more incentive to make 'em shiny.
I used buffs and compounds.

[Pharkmeh]

Some more incentive to make 'em shiny.
I used buffs and compounds.

holey carpola m8- thats a freeekin sweet shine....


I best not let my bike see that pic or she'll neva start for meh agin.... hell I dun even polish my visor until day looks like night.... sigh8-[

[romtang]

LOL...you must have forgot where you've been.:-D

http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?t=94829

Oh..and I think the above link should be made a sticky...anyone agree?

I really enjoyed reading that thread! It SHOULD be sticky I agree\\/

[HammerHead]

Some more incentive to make 'em shiny.
I used buffs and compounds.

You guys are crankin me up!!! sweet.................

[NATEO]

Some more incentive to make 'em shiny.
I used buffs and compounds.

oh my freakin word thats hot!!! I was going to completely black out the 550 engine, but Im thinking blacked out heads, polished cases, after seeing some of these engines!!! they look great!

[Pharkmeh]

oh my freakin word thats hot!!! I was going to completely black out the 550 engine, but Im thinking blacked out heads, polished cases, after seeing some of these engines!!! they look great!

lmao....

Keiths looks gr8...\\/

Some can achieve pretty good....:-D







The rest of dont even bother after seeing how high the bench mark is lol....

[renobruce]

oh my freakin word thats hot!!! I was going to completely black out the 550 engine, but Im thinking blacked out heads, polished cases, after seeing some of these engines!!! they look great!

Yep, Keith has the ultimate shine!8-) He was my inspiration.

Be careful when polishing your engine. Chances are, it won't stop there. You'll become an addict!