[All] [Generic] A bit more bling

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alan.i
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[All] [Generic] A bit more bling

Post by alan.i »

In the period leading up to my engine conversion, i have kept myself busy by doing a couple of jobs that are a lot easier with the engine out.
I have done a few polishing jobs in the past on various engine componants and thought i would carry on the trend.

Hope you like?

First thing to do was get rid of the castings.
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I then used wet and dry paper to smooth the surface
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Then finished off with a buffing wheel and compounds
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There you go, hope you like?
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nikaiyo
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Post by nikaiyo »

mmmmmmmmmm :clap: :thumleft: :thumleft:

Lovin it
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EarL
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Post by EarL »

Great stuff mate. Looks lovely.

...best of luck keeping it looking like that. :wink:
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jimGTS
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Post by jimGTS »

omg!

how did it take you to do the TB, 8+hours surely!!!!!!

looks real cool.

this going on your rev1/2? or you got a rev3+ engine now?
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alan.i
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Post by alan.i »

...best of luck keeping it looking like that


Once there done, it's really easy to maintain, a nice smooth finish means no dirt can collect in the rough pitted surface.

omg!

how did it take you to do the TB, 8+hours surely!!!!!!

looks real cool.

this going on your rev1/2? or you got a rev3+ engine now?


The work took about 15 to 20 hours spent over several days.

I managed to get a 97 rev4 with 60k on the clock and the transplant will hopefully take place before christmas.
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fearless
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Post by fearless »

love the makeshift bench polisher ive done that to polish my old bike parts, i had the same drill aswell very nice i love polished stuff :thumleft: :thumleft: :thumleft:
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alan.i
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Post by alan.i »

Once you start its difficult to stop?

Thought i'd give the hotpipe the treatment.
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Munnsy
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Post by Munnsy »

so how much would you charge to do all mine :lol:
Wish i had the time and patience #-o

Looks great bud great mod :thumleft:
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DB1
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Post by DB1 »

very impressive indeed!

i am looking at doing this. My rev 1 parts are looking a bit worse for wear. Again the time and labour don't look too appetising but nothing comes for free, right?

on the other side
I imagine very satisfying seeing a big :D shining back at you tho!?!
:clap: well done that man!
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gavin hague
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Post by gavin hague »

very nice. :clap:
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prosser
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Post by prosser »

looks very shiney love it cant wait till i get the time to do mine :thumleft:
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Amelio
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Post by Amelio »

Cracking job. :clap:
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