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steve in nova scotia · 01-02-2013, 07:58 AM

Hi All,
When I bought my 05 Aero last summer it was in great mechanical condition, but cosmetically was a smidge rougher than I typically prefer. so, I didn't feel too bad about doing a few mods to get it looking a bit better. First thing I did was paint some of the frame where it had seen some better days, little bit of surface rust here and there, just masked what I didn't want sprayed. Then after trying forever to polish the deep scratches out of the tank/sidecovers I decided to try just misting the parts with the same rattle can paint I used on the frame...covered all the deep swirl marks and kinda looked like a poor man's metallic treatment. I kind of like the matte finishes, and it came out pretty good, considering. Chrome was kinda scuffed, not bad but bugged me, so I decided to try out the scotchbrite to give it a brushed finish. Started with the plastic chrome engine cases, looked like the previous owner made a mess of them cleaning them, all randomly scratched like he used a dry cloth to wipe dirt and grit off them. Took me quite a while to get the hang of it, but it came out looking awesome, so I got brave and did a few more pieces and I am liking the look. Think I will leave a few pieces unmolested though as an accent. Whaddaya think...

Aced It · 01-02-2013, 08:23 AM

Nice! Me likey.

steve in nova scotia · 01-02-2013, 08:27 AM

Thanks, Aced It...I have read through "My Road to Rod" several times, lots of great stuff you have done there.

Aced It · 01-02-2013, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by steve in nova scotia

Thanks, Aced It...I have read through "My Road to Rod" several times, lots of great stuff you have done there.

Thanks! I have been contemplating the brushed look myself; don't recall if I mentioned it before or not. Too many d^mn things to do, LOL!

"Captain D" · 01-02-2013, 08:31 AM

ScotchBrite Huh???
Might hafta try it on some of my chrome!!!
Lookin` GREAT!
D

steve in nova scotia · 01-02-2013, 08:35 AM

Would like to do the speedo housing on the tank...lots of swirly scratches on it which are very visible, just haven't worked up the courage yet. Biggest thing is making sure all the scratches from the brushing process are uniform and perfectly straight to keep it looking good. By the way I am using the maroon pad, then finishing with the grey ultra-fine pad. Kind of nerve wracking when you start the first piece...no going back, you know.

davelisowski · 01-02-2013, 10:02 PM

it won't rust, will it?

i know the plastic won't, but i'd be careful with water

invalidsession · 01-03-2013, 12:58 AM

I quite like it ! It almost looks like stainless steel and I'd bet it fools quite a few folks into thinking that.

Not sure about the possibility of rusting as the above poster mentioned but there are a huge variety of high temp coatings that might well act as a barrier to the water on say, the pipes and an equal number that would protect the other areas.

Chris.

steve in nova scotia · 01-03-2013, 06:40 AM

Shouldn't rust...only going deep enough to dull down the chrome. Saw a guy on Youtube using a die grinder with a flap wheel, I think I would be more worried about that one...

Shadow ghost · 01-03-2013, 08:10 AM

Scotch brite you say? Hmmm. Gives me some ideas for some chrome that's a little scuffed up.

) living on dirt roads suck!

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01-02-2013, 07:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
steve in nova scotia Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 28	Brushed Chrome Finish Hi All, When I bought my 05 Aero last summer it was in great mechanical condition, but cosmetically was a smidge rougher than I typically prefer. so, I didn't feel too bad about doing a few mods to get it looking a bit better. First thing I did was paint some of the frame where it had seen some better days, little bit of surface rust here and there, just masked what I didn't want sprayed. Then after trying forever to polish the deep scratches out of the tank/sidecovers I decided to try just misting the parts with the same rattle can paint I used on the frame...covered all the deep swirl marks and kinda looked like a poor man's metallic treatment. I kind of like the matte finishes, and it came out pretty good, considering. Chrome was kinda scuffed, not bad but bugged me, so I decided to try out the scotchbrite to give it a brushed finish. Started with the plastic chrome engine cases, looked like the previous owner made a mess of them cleaning them, all randomly scratched like he used a dry cloth to wipe dirt and grit off them. Took me quite a while to get the hang of it, but it came out looking awesome, so I got brave and did a few more pieces and I am liking the look. Think I will leave a few pieces unmolested though as an accent. Whaddaya think... Attached Thumbnails __________________ Steve Last edited by steve in nova scotia; 01-02-2013 at 08:03 AM.

01-02-2013, 08:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
Aced It Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: In your garage stealing parts off your bike Posts: 2,165	Nice! Me likey. __________________ Keep the rubber side down ... unless of course you have a rubber head! My Road to Rod, 4° Advance Timing Mod, Tubeless Spokes, Walk Around Aced It ACE Service Manual: https://dl.dropbox.com/u/106488173/ACE%20Manual.pdf

01-02-2013, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
steve in nova scotia Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 28	Thanks, Aced It...I have read through "My Road to Rod" several times, lots of great stuff you have done there. __________________ Steve

01-02-2013, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
"Captain D" Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SW Georgia. Between Americus & Buena Vista - Ellaville and Plains Posts: 3,785	ScotchBrite Huh??? Might hafta try it on some of my chrome!!! Lookin` GREAT! D __________________ `98 VT750 A.C.E. Motorcycle Rider Rights Activist www.mrf.org www.MSF-USA.org www.ABATEGA.org ABATE member 36yrs. http://www.ama-cycle.org/ Elect "Motorcycle friendly" government officials ONLY!

01-02-2013, 08:35 AM	#6 (permalink)
steve in nova scotia Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 28	Would like to do the speedo housing on the tank...lots of swirly scratches on it which are very visible, just haven't worked up the courage yet. Biggest thing is making sure all the scratches from the brushing process are uniform and perfectly straight to keep it looking good. By the way I am using the maroon pad, then finishing with the grey ultra-fine pad. Kind of nerve wracking when you start the first piece...no going back, you know. __________________ Steve Last edited by steve in nova scotia; 01-02-2013 at 08:40 AM.

01-03-2013, 12:58 AM	#8 (permalink)
invalidsession Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 166	I quite like it ! It almost looks like stainless steel and I'd bet it fools quite a few folks into thinking that. Not sure about the possibility of rusting as the above poster mentioned but there are a huge variety of high temp coatings that might well act as a barrier to the water on say, the pipes and an equal number that would protect the other areas. Chris.

01-03-2013, 06:40 AM	#9 (permalink)
steve in nova scotia Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 28	Shouldn't rust...only going deep enough to dull down the chrome. Saw a guy on Youtube using a die grinder with a flap wheel, I think I would be more worried about that one... __________________ Steve

01-03-2013, 08:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
Shadow ghost Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 183	Scotch brite you say? Hmmm. Gives me some ideas for some chrome that's a little scuffed up. ) living on dirt roads suck! Sent from my iPhone using Motorcycle.com Free App __________________ Just Cruise...

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