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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2015 22:27:25 GMT
Coincidentally did this today.....   |
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Post by wazzbo on Nov 12, 2015 7:46:45 GMT
Nice,  Dave.. |
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Post by Harold on Nov 12, 2015 11:35:24 GMT
That looks fantastic Paul, I was trying to clean my own clutch case, well the little awkward bits that the big polishing mop couldn't reach last night with my Dremel and various attachments, it's a monotonous job. PS Do you do an exchange programme where I send you mine and you send me the one in the photo  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 13:16:46 GMT
To be fair Harold that casing above was in reasonable condition to start with and just dirty with the lacquer gone off. But it did come up very well. I am nearly at a point where I would be happy to do other work, but I am still waiting for the other machine to be installed. This one is probably more like what a lot are like. The black corrosion and dirt will come off, but it is also scratched and damaged. Today's job....  |
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Post by wazzbo on Nov 12, 2015 13:55:34 GMT
When you open for Business Paul I'll bring s box of bits over for a quote.
I Can see the tc is going. to end up looking very nice.
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Post by bobgoldie on Nov 12, 2015 14:12:44 GMT
When you open for Business Paul I'll bring s box of bits over for a quote. I Can see the tc is going. to end up looking very nice. Double ditto to that! With winter coming on, I want to refurb my carbs and get my crankcase and rockers cover polished and re-lacquered. Am I right in thinking that is the correct finish for a 1981 CB400n(b?) with frame no. 2202464 with red petrol tank and plastic? |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 19:26:30 GMT
Well this is the manky cover above after treatment. As expected it's highlighted a few issues though...  |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 12, 2015 19:45:21 GMT
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Post by Harold on Nov 13, 2015 9:04:27 GMT
That is very similar to the condition of mine Paul including the gouges, I have polished mine and to be honest will probably leave the marks as they are. It would be hard to file/sand these down and then polish it without it being evident as they are right on the edge of the circular part. I suppose it depends on the level of finish your after but to me if it's a rider then marks like that form part of the bikes history. I think people have to be realistic about how much blasting can do, its a blasting cabinet not a magic wand. But to me that part polished up would still be very acceptable to a lot of people. Keep up the good work Paul it's a pity you live so far away from civilization or I would be round your place with a box full of bits |
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Post by listey on Nov 13, 2015 23:52:23 GMT
Maybe try buffing it out? Blast first to highlight the extent of the damage.
I'd start with 80 grit on a Da to cut through the damage and then by hand to regain the shape.
Work through a couple of grits to maybe 400 and blast again to even out the finish.
That's what I do when polishing scratched/pitted parts and it usually works out ok.
I'd be interested to see the results on the scratched case.
Again, I'm blown away with the results you've achieved on those carbs. Top job!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2015 20:54:29 GMT
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Post by stevie on Nov 25, 2015 21:29:56 GMT
Very very impressive.
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Post by bobgoldie on Nov 25, 2015 21:43:24 GMT
I'm absolutely amazed. Now you need to let us know your business plan?
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2015 21:49:17 GMT
Where and when are the interviews being held? I want to mess around with old Honda's all day.......it's the future. |
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Post by listey on Nov 25, 2015 21:49:19 GMT
That looks the business!  |
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