| Author | Message | ||
     Jdemoxb9r |
I am embarking on polishing my frame during springbreak (march 9) anyway i think i have gathered enough info but i just have a few final questions i couldnt answer by searching badWeb. 1. Anybody know of a good wetsanding tutorial?(i think i got it down but i would like some re-assurance) 2. Is it best to sand with a sanding block, power sander, or a drill? (i have access to a wide range of air and power tools.) 3. I have heard mixed reviews on using a paint remover to get through the powdercoat. Anybody have any positive/negative reviews on that method? | ||
| Buell_bert |
I have heard that you should use aircraft paint stripper or blasting to get thru powder coating. It is some tough stuff. | ||
| Buellboiler |
Once the powdercoat is removed you should start with wet/dry sandpaper 320 grit, moving up to 600 grit, up to 1000 then 1200 grit. A rubber sanding block and plenty of water should do the job. Power tools may be hard to control for the initial cuts and may lead to flat spots and a drill is not recommended. Once you finish with the sandpaper you can move on to rubbing compounds (and power tools). Later polishing compounds and final polishing compounds can be used. You may want to practice with the exact grit to be used on a hidden area until you get it right. Do a search for other guidance and make your plans based upon a variety of sources. | ||
| Jdemoxb9r |
thanks for the tips...i finished most of my polishing a couple weeks ago....still have to do the swing arm and redo an area of the front but that will be next winter ITS RIDING SEASON NOW!!!  I'll put some pics up of the finished project later | ||
| Kmfw160 |
how do you keep it sealed to prevent doggone corrossion. That stuff is killin me. | ||
| Tdman77 |
Kevin - I use Harley Preserve. It works great for keeping the corrosion off of aluminum parts. http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/gma_product.jsp ?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524448770889&FOLDER%3C%3Ef older_id=2534374302290307&ASSORTMENT%3C%3East_id=2 534374302290307&bmUID=1244008869986&bmLocale=en_US | ||
| Bombardier |
Autosol is also good for polishing with a protective layer left behind. | ||
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