polishing old alloy bike parts

[jimg1au]

ok
i have started my monty resto but all the alloy parts are very dull and dark some marks as well how do i go about making it all shiny again
cheers
jim

[crankpin]

Get them vapour blasted. No worries.

[popeye]

 If there not to bad you could try 400-800 wet and dry then hit them with Autosol, hard work but they will come back to life.

[bazza]

As pop eye said. If you want 100% Bling take to polisher.

[steveo247]

+1 for vapour blasting! Its a great base for polishing, annodizing or just painting.

[topari]

I live in Victoria , Ferntree Gully. The vapor blasting is impressive. Where does one go for such work and does one ask for "Vapor blasting services " ? Is this superior to sand blasting ?

Very nice job.

[crash n bern]

The vapor blasting leaves a smooth finish whereas sandblasting leaves a coarse finish.

If you want to do it in house you can buy a bench grinder and 3 different grades of buffing wheels some different grades of polish and spend a few nights getting black shit all over you as you learn the art of alloy polishing.

[Lozza]

The vapor blasting leaves a smooth finish whereas sandblasting leaves a coarse finish.

If you want to do it in house you can buy a bench grinder and 3 different grades of buffing wheels some different grades of polish and spend a few nights getting black shit all over you as you learn the art of alloy polishing.

Then spend the rest of your life getting the shine back after the first ride.

[geoff22]

Hydroblast located in Sandringham 9597 0387. Give Greg a call before you go down. He does a great job and doesnt charge silly prices

[oldfart]

soak it in citric acid.

[albrid-3]

Sode blasting in Geelong

[Curly3]

Jim, apart from engine casings, I've got a buffing wheel & compounds you're welcome to try for any other bits.

[steveo247]

I live in Victoria , Ferntree Gully. The vapor blasting is impressive. Where does one go for such work and does one ask for "Vapor blasting services " ? Is this superior to sand blasting ?

Very nice job.

I got mine done off this forum. go to the dealers section and see the topic titled 'vapour blasting in sydney'
you will see more pics of parts i have ad dave do. he's a vmx guy and will know what your after.

[lukeb1961]

I live in Victoria , Ferntree Gully. The vapor blasting is impressive. Where does one go for such work and does one ask for "Vapor blasting services " ? Is this superior to sand blasting ?

Very nice job.

I got mine done off this forum. go to the dealers section and see the topic titled 'vapour blasting in sydney'
you will see more pics of parts i have ad dave do. he's a vmx guy and will know what your after.

dig back enough through those threads and you will find the name Dave Mac and "My number is 0416074750 or email [email protected]"

[Curly3]

Jim, I've got a complete engine that I want done and have procrastinated over for way too long.
When you sort out what or if you want it done and I'll take it out for you.