Elbow grease

[mstic2000]

It rained here last weekend and I was bored so I decided to do the ol upper body workout (50 now and ain't gettin any younger) with some WD-40, 400, 600, & 800 grit sandpaper followed by some Mother's polish. I think they came out pretty good for not using a buffing wheel but then I didn't want to get them so shiny that I had to wear sunglasses. BTW, I did remove the pieces from the engine, can't really get down on my knees anymore. Also, repainted the tank, side covers and seat back. I stuck with the army green. For some crazy reason I like it on this bike!

Question: Will the Mother's polish keep the covers shiny or, is there something else other than a clear coat finish?

[TopCatGr58]

Hey Mstic2000,

VERY NICE work!! The polish will keep them looking good with just a little elbow grease vs. the Extreme grease you have to apply to get them that way. Clear coat tends to actually dull it a bit, and it's hard to get it to stick to the finish once it's nice and shiny, so just polish it occasionally!
T.C.

[tarzan]

Nice work.Where can I get a can of that elbow grease?

[mstic2000]

Nice work.Where can I get a can of that elbow grease?

It ain't cheap but it does the trick.

Thanks! It's always nice to get positive feedback. SWMBO thinks I'm nuts but she was impressed...