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Polishing Carbs raised letters

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I've been busy polishing my BS34's and I'm wondering if anybody has any tips on how to make the space in and around the raised Mikuni lettering on the diaphragm covers shine. Suggestions please ........


Thanks,
Dave
 
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dremmel tool with a tapered buffing bit. OR, you could try a Q-tip chucked into your drill.
 
Autosol and a really rough terry washcloth works wonders.
 
Thanks for the tips :) I'll give them a try this weekend when time permits.

-Dave
 
Buffing wheel from multiple angles works well. :D

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Steve,
You are a little anal and you have too much time on your hands. I'm sorry, I had to beat upon you for two reasons. 1. They look incredible. 2. I don't have the patience to do it that well.
Niels
 
Nah, the carbs are no problem at all, after all, they can be seen.

"Anal" is when you polish the breather cover,
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the cam chain tensioner
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and the cam bearing caps.
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:p

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Steve,
It's fairly popular down here. Not much difference between Flitz, Wenol, Simichrome,autosol etc. A little bit of crap out of the tube and generous amounts of elbow grease!l
niels
 
Steve,
You are taking me too seriously; The remark about buying polish in 5gal. buckets was a compliment on your beautiful machine.
Niels
 
how do you polish this stuff
all of my engene and everything looks like brushed nickel!
 
if you want better detailing, polish the carbs, then flat sand the raised lettering. leave as a matt finish or paint in the colour of your choice. or paint the carbs then flat polish the raised lettering then polish them up for a different finish. the options are up to your imagination and skills
 
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