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Polished and a wee bit o paint. (pic heavy)

Discussion in 'XJ Technical Chat' started by nuckinfutz, Apr 13, 2009.

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    nuckinfutz New Member

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    The bike was given to me by a good friend who's dad had previously owned it and has been a project of mine since. It sat in their back yard for 12 yrs. and I picked it up in '04 and didn't get started on it until '05. After cleaning the tank and the carbs, changed the oil and it fired right up...damn tough bikes I think. Over the years I had it, most of what I done is nothing more than cosmetic. The clutch and new brake pads and carb parts are all I've replaced new so far (oh yeah....tires too).
     

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    Very very nice!
    What was your polishing technique?
     
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    Thank you very much...All I've been using is a Makita buffer in a vice with a semi-loose buffing wheel and Wenol polish (tight budget)....right after I've sanded my fingers off with various grits, finishing with 800.
     
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    Makita buffer, loose buffing wheel, wenol? I do believe you are speaking french :)

    All I have is a tub of mothers polish, a no-scratch SOS pad and a few terry towels lol.
    I haven't even attempted yet, waiting till it runs good! (carbs next... ugh!)
     
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