new idea for polishing fins

[Coolbreezin]

Hey, thanks guys. Ive been racking my brain trying to figure out how to get in there and clean. I had ideas, but nothing as ingenius as this! Kudos to all that contributed.

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[BadBrad]

Shit Eric! I'll buy the beer if you'll bring your rig over and clean my fins. YOu need to get your azz down to Lowzyana anyway. True Dat! I'll get my azz up to GA one of these days. When I do, I'll be sure to drop by and see ya.

 

[Coolbreezin]

Hey TMack. Is that a Grand National you have there?!




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[Eric]

Shit Eric! I'll buy the beer if you'll bring your rig over and clean my fins. YOu need to get your azz down to Lowzyana anyway. True Dat! I'll get my azz up to GA one of these days. When I do, I'll be sure to drop by and see ya.

deal bro...... I may be in flordia, for bike week & pcb thunder beach.... it keeps raining here....

 

[PROFLYER]

felt bobs are the way to go. I bought like 30 in ebay a long time ago for like 8 bucks...plus they last for freakin ever! dremmel tool with the flex extension is the way to go too...

 

[Coolbreezin]

Please forgive my ignorance...whats a "feltbob"? I have a dremel and flex extention, so Im halfway there! A picture would be appreciated. Is this something that a regular hardware store would carry, or more of a specialty item?
Thank you.


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[BorgerBigDog]

Good idea Eric. I use the pimp stixx but this looks more easier, i think i will go your route and be sober when i'm done polishing those once time consuming fins!!!:2thumbs::2thumbs:

 

[K9Anniv]

If you're not a power tool guy, Black Magic's detail brush kit sells for <$8 at AutoZone. Their "Vent Brush" happens to be shaped to fit perfectly over an engine fin to clean top side & bottom. Another brush in this kit has a hard rubber pointed tip that comes in handy too.
Here's the link: Black Magic Car Care Products - Black Magic Detailing Brush Pack

I use those along with a Pimp-Stixxx kit:
http://www.pimpstixxx.com/

And here's a kit from J&P Cycles which might also come in handy:
http://www.jpcycles.com/product/910-924

 

[K9Anniv]

Please forgive my ignorance...whats a "feltbob"? I have a dremel and flex extention, so Im halfway there! A picture would be appreciated. Is this something that a regular hardware store would carry, or more of a specialty item?..

FELT BOBS (aka- BUFF BOBS):
Eastwood Company: Search Results for FELT BOBS

 

[Satterfield]

Wow, Eric it does not look like you have ever ridden this bike, what kind of super deluxe chrome job was done on those "engine fins". That is one clean great looking bike-Kudos..

"T"

 

[Eric]

Wow, Eric it does not look like you have ever ridden this bike, what kind of super deluxe chrome job was done on those "engine fins". That is one clean great looking bike-Kudos..

"T"

thanks.. I do ride it.. just crossed 3K.. not as much as some others, no chrome. I just pollish it ..I got other rides to ride if the weather isnt perfect...

 

[Satterfield]

thanks.. I do ride it.. just crossed 3K.. not as much as some others, no chrome. I just pollish it ..I got other rides to ride if the weather isnt perfect...

Well Eric you are doing one hell of a job with it, what are you using to "polish" with?

Thanks, "T"

 

[Eric]

Well Eric you are doing one hell of a job with it, what are you using to "polish" with?

Thanks, "T"

look back in the pict.. the meguires is what I use

 

[K9Anniv]

Auto Detailing Facts, auto detailing Tips, How to detailing Guides, how to polish, how to wax, DIY detailing, do it yourself guides

Looks like there's something in this forum to cover every detailing issue.

 

[makithapn]

polished fins

I saved the shaft from an old mothers polishing ball, that I used on my wheels; protected by wood,but you still want to be carfull.
Those jugs look awesum Eric :2thumbs:

 

[Eric]

I saved the shaft from an old mothers polishing ball, that I used on my wheels; protected by wood,but you still want to be carfull.
Those jugs look awesum Eric :2thumbs:

thanks I try... but I'm gettin tire of cleaning those things.. thinking of getting a set of jugs & heads powercoated bule to match & then diamond cutting them.. maybe tear it down in the winter & replace them...

 

[Ray]

Great Idea Eric, and those tips are readily available even at Wal mart. I was thinking maybe the bore cleaning tip for a 410 or 20 gauge shotgun would possibly fit the fins just about right. I have some larger than that already.
Yesterday I got one of those Cones Mother's sell to do my wheels and with the Mag and aluminum polish and very little effort they are looking new again.
Headed to the garage ,

Thanks, Ray :up:

 

[Eric]

Great Idea Eric, and those tips are readily available even at Wal mart. I was thinking maybe the bore cleaning tip for a 410 or 20 gauge shotgun would possibly fit the fins just about right. I have some larger than that already.
Yesterday I got one of those Cones Mother's sell to do my wheels and with the Mag and aluminum polish and very little effort they are looking new again.
Headed to the garage ,

Thanks, Ray :up:

yep I use the mothers ball & cone to pollish up my bikes.. works great..:2thumbs:

 

[Ray]

I got me some at Pro Bass a few minutes ago. I have not tryed them yet to see which fits the best, but it is a great idea Eric.

Thanks ,
Ray

 

[Five Five]

see if this helps

Thats a very clean scoot you have Eric :2thumbs: