Subject: RE: To Chrome or Polish, That is the Question
Author: Hacksaw
Date: Feb 4, 2005, 8:21 AM
Post ID: 1718334273
Keith,
I was never a polishing kinda guy. When I bought the Eldo motor that I
dropped in the Ambo and it came with chrome valve covers and belt guard,
I thought eBay here they come. Well I decided to transform the
Ambassarado from it's RAT BIKE status and now that I'm washing/polishing
on a semi regular (hey, it's a start) basis I'm GLAD AS HELL I got the
chrome. Keeping the aluminum looking good when you ride ALOT is a PAIN.
If you want 'em to "look like chrome" then I'd go chrome. The chrome
bits take ALOT less work to recover from the nasties IMHO.
Hacksaw
Keith Ruff wrote:
Been drooling over some chrome bits on e-bay (valve covers, hunbs, etc..). Spoke with the guy who is selling the items, this is the last of the bunch. He used to be a Guzzi dealer in the 70's (when it was fun he said) and these are his last bits he found on a shelf in h is shop. So the dilemma is, do I pay top dollar for these items or try and try again to get my aluminum to shine up to look like chrome. I was going to try the Wenol stuff recommeded by Chuck Sherman, but tossed around the idea of just replacing these bits with the chrome pieces. Any thoughts? BTW, this guy said any m/c enthusiasts should stop by his museum which has a full suit of old Guzzi's, some that he says are original and look like they are right out of the crate, to include an old Zundaap and some old Beemers, etc..... Guys name is Bill of BILL'S CUSTOM CYCLES 7145 COLUMBIA BLVD. BLOOMSBURG, PA. 17815,http://www.billscustomcycles.com/ Might be a good ride out to check out the museum when the blasted snow goes away! Keith Ruff 70 Cafe Racer Ambo Manahawkin, NJ |
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