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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2016 2:46:30 GMT
Received this in the post today from Germany. Looks like it has never been fitted - almost like a dull NOS finish on it. Should respond well to a light polishing sesh. I'd love to know where some of this gear has been.  
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Post by terryc on Nov 15, 2016 9:28:55 GMT
Thats nice ,I'll have to get one eventually as mine has a broken fin
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2016 10:23:01 GMT
Pretty rare dem....
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2016 12:22:33 GMT
Yes they seem to be. I got a NOS one from moto team in France back in 2010-ish which is fitted to my 250.
This was a bargain at 5 euro (auction) plus 17 euro delivery. Could see in the pics it was a goody.
Have you blasted any of these as yet? Don't like it when they are sprayed with silver paint.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2016 12:25:42 GMT
Thats nice ,I'll have to get one eventually as mine has a broken fin Sounds fishy Tel. aquarium2-smiley |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2016 13:01:59 GMT
Have you blasted any of these as yet? Don't like it when they are sprayed with silver paint. A couple. But a lot are very badly pitted and I can't put metal back on. If they are not too bad, then the dryblast can smooth it all out before the wetblast shines it up. Possibly the worst cover to polish up as well.... |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2016 14:25:55 GMT
Very awkward I'd imagine, yes. It's all the nooks and grannies.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2016 23:39:28 GMT
Rocker cover responded very well to a light polishing session - as expected. Just discovered a clear lacquer that may able to 100% replicate that factory finish (meant to be very tough).. We shall see....   |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 25, 2016 14:00:19 GMT
Part responded very well to the re-lacquering:   |
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Post by Somersetdreamer on Nov 25, 2016 16:31:52 GMT
If that stuff is any good it would be great to put on engine casings as they are a nightmare to keep looking half decent especially if using bike in wet & winter months
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Post by listey on Nov 25, 2016 19:48:30 GMT
I've never found a product yet that will cover and adhere to polished alloy.
Proper polishing and the odd wipe over with some belgom is the best i've found.
Mind, my polishing's not exactly factory-finish.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2016 2:30:13 GMT
If that stuff is any good it would be great to put on engine casings as they are a nightmare to keep looking half decent especially if using bike in wet & winter months This is destined for SBY as well as a NOS generator cover (over the winter). I suspect the coating will get tougher with the heat. Will of course keep you informed. |
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