Polished front calipers

[1tinindian]

IMG_20160322_174746200.jpgIn getting my GS1100L out again after 3 years of slumber, I found that the front brakes were not releasing as they should, so I rebuilt them, and in doing so, found that the original finish was in need of some attention.
In my usual approach with aluminium parts, I chose to polish, ather than repaint.
In doing so, I blended the mold casting lines and went to town with the sanding before polishing began.
The end results make them stand out, but fit my overall theme on my GS.

[Burque73]

I've never seen calipers so shiny. Nice job!

[1tinindian]

IMG_20160313_211127325.jpgOne stripped of paint compared to a polished caliper.

[1tinindian]

IMG_20160309_164700787.jpg While polishing the calipers, I was also deep into replacing the fork seals!

[bwringer]

Niiiiiice!

When I rebuilt the rear caliper on my GS850 I ended up stripping the black finish, but I didn't polish it.



I hope you're replacing those ancient tires and brake lines before riding anywhere.

[2BRacing]

Wow, those calipers and fork legs look real good!

[Guest]

Thanks a lot....just getting my 1100L back together after a cleanup and complete rebuild of brakes and master cylinders and looks like I will be pulling the calipers back off again.


Did you clearcoat the calipers?


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[850 Combat]

Nice. It looks great.

[1tinindian]

Thanks a lot....just getting my 1100L back together after a cleanup and complete rebuild of brakes and master cylinders and looks like I will be pulling the calipers back off again.


Did you clearcoat the calipers?


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Never clear coat. Much easier to keep them polished and it will never chip or peal.