engine block cleaning/polishing
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Re: engine block cleaning/polishing
19 Jul 2008 07:12 - 19 Jul 2008 07:14
4" buffing wheel on Drill with Tripoli rubbing compound (medium aluminum cut) finished of with white (bling).
For deep scratches, as mentioned some 600-1500 grit first. I've also used the Emory compounds (deep cut) which seemed to work followed up with the Tripoli then white.
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For deep scratches, as mentioned some 600-1500 grit first. I've also used the Emory compounds (deep cut) which seemed to work followed up with the Tripoli then white.
OMR
1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
MTC 1075cc.
Camshafts: Kawi GPZ-1100 .375 lift
Head: P&P via Larry Cavanaugh
ZX636 suspension
MIKUNI, RS-34'S...
Kerker 4-1, 1.5" comp baffle.
Dyna-S E.I.
Earls 10 row Oil Cooler
Acewell 2802 Series Speedo/Tach
Innovate LC1 Wideband 02 AFR meter
Phoenix, Az
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19 Nov 2008 20:40 - 19 Nov 2008 20:40
i got my new eastwood catalog in the mail today,talk about metalworking porn!:laugh:
Still recovering,some days are better than others.
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Re: engine block cleaning/polishing
19 Nov 2008 23:26
gonna have my cases bead blasted soon, is some sort of clear coat necessary to keep them looking good?
KZ810 streetfighter kz/gpz/gsxr
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400
1983 gs1100e
1979 KZ 1000 1428 dragbike project
1974 kawasaki H1 500 sold
1972 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1973 Kawasaki s2 350-parted on ebay
1982 kz750(sold)
1978 kz650 hardtail(sold)
1975 honda xl250-sold
1971 yamaha R5-sold
1982 yamaha xs400
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Re: engine block cleaning/polishing
20 Nov 2008 02:34
I try to shine pieces that i sell. I use the buffer i built. Roy
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Re: engine block cleaning/polishing
20 Nov 2008 02:57
I spent at least $20.00 to build this monster. Roy
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Re: engine block cleaning/polishing
20 Nov 2008 07:33
youre my kind of guy roy!
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Re: engine block cleaning/polishing
21 Nov 2008 04:39
Did you notice the recycled lug wrench i used for a handle? 
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