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removing deep scratches from DOHC engine side cove
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I don't know *exactly* what tool to use.
(I should be able to use myself as I AM a friggin tool sometimes.) :blink:
I'm thinking either my Dremel or my handheld drill.
But I have never removed deep scratches from the kz1000 (soft?) aluminum side case covers, actually have never removed deep scratches from ANYthing.
Anyone have a suggestion about what type of Dremel attachment to use or what type of buffing or grinding wheel to use on my hand drill?
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block sanding is best way i know of fixing it,dremel will just leave waves in cover
I was afraid of that, waves. Plummen, what grades of sandpaper work for this? Do you start with, say, 40 or 60 to remove enough material to go flat, then do a 100/200/400/600 series using a sanding block? And is wet sanding the way to go?
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Provides everything you need regarding buffing....
kzrider.com/index.php?option=com_docman&...d&gid=427&Itemid=108
It's the basics of what I used and my cases even had holes in them....:blink:
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1976 KZ900-A4
MTC 1075cc.
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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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Lucky in my case the stator cover FU is on the bottom but still noticeable, to me. Not many lookup at a KZ. I'll be able to get away with a touch up with some gloss epoxy case paint and it will not be noticed.
Makes me think twice about powder in the future...
How is it respraying guncoat if a oops occurs?
Although I admire and appreciate a clean polished motor I know it's not for me.
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I had a very bad road rash one, that i bought on eBay. I first removed the damage on a belt sander and than started using finer and finer sand paper until it was gone and I could buff it out. It only took about 20 minutes to do and it is almost impossible to notice now, because everything is blended evenly.
Sounds efficient -- the less time it takes to work through menial stuff the less chance you'll put off doing it!
I VERY much appreciate the other advice here!
I took 80 grit with a sanding block as Plummen suggested and got the right side DOHC ready for finer grit and buff, thanks Plummen.
I'm checking out that link too Rock, thanks.
But the left side DOHC alternator cover is bad and I think I'll try the belt sander -- I own a belt sander -- and the scratches are deep -- Otakar, what grit did you start with on the belt sander? I reckon I'm at 1/32" at the deepest....
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