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Polish carbs???

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by kcoop99, Dec 17, 2009.

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    kcoop99 Member

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    So I am on a polishing kick with my 82 xj650.....anyone ever have enough to polish the carbs?? Just curious..
     
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    here's all the closer i got :(
     
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    I did a "Lazy-man's" Polish on my 900's Carbs.

    Just the Outboard two Carbs.

    But, I'm pulling them off the Bike to Clean them up prior to selling the 900; so I'm going to have the Carb Body's ... Media Blasted and the Carb Top Covers ... Powder Coated!
     
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    Here's a rack I did earlier (xj650 '82)
     
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    Polock, how did you do that? You use a dremel?? Looks awesome!
     
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    RickCoMatic Well-Known Member

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    Sewen and Un-sewen Buffing Wheels
    Cleaners, Polishing Compounds and Rouges.
    Electric Drill & Dremel.
    Elbow Grease.
    Time.

    The Stuff:
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    The Results:
    [​IMG]
     
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    Question - what order did you apply those various compounds?
     
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    the painted black ones, strip the bodies completely, steaming simple green bath, then a steaming vinegar bath, stainless steel toothbrush and another simple green bath
    spray down with MEK and paint with Gun Kote, bake 350 for a hour and reassemble they look the same today as they did two years ago
     
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    wizard, whats your adress, I'm sending you my bike. Lol. Your work is impressive as always.
    Rick, i don't know what to say other than wow.
    My bike is stored outside under a tarp and it rains nine months out of the year so that kind of stuff will never make it to my bike.
     
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