Polishing my Forks

[Meikol2]

Okay, I know one of the red boys has done it. I would like to know the best way to polish the front forks. I was looking at a pic of my Kat and decided it should be done.

I have not polished anything yet. So help is appreciated.

[Spedee]

Mr. Beekman has done it.

[BeekMan]

Well worth the effort. It certainly helps to have one of these front stands to make the whole front end removeable ie. the forks.



I removed them and did it all on my benchgrinder. Started with a 320 grit sanding flapper wheel. Next straight to the cotton polishing wheels using the black/brown/red compounds in that order and using separate wheels.

[HS2020]

Beek was your forks painted before? You know like mine are?

[Meikol2]

Thanks Beek! I don't have a bench grinder. That would make it a lot easier. Perhaps I need to buy one...

[BeekMan]

Beek was your forks painted before? You know like mine are?

No, just a dull brushed aluminum finish, probably with clearcoat over that.

[HS2020]

Oh ok Beek. Mine has some kind or gray paint on them I think. I might just balck them out. I think that would look good with what I have going.

[Meikol2]

Jimmy,
Hurry up and try it so I know if I can.