Polished covers
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,443
Likes: 3
From: Sasser, GA
Polished covers
I would like for the main engine covers on my bike to have the same polished finish as the rocker covers (on a Super Glide). Is it realistic to polish the silver powder coated ones, or are there polished (rather than chromed) covers out there for sale somewhere? Does anybody know?
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 748
Likes: 1
RE: Polished covers
You can chemically strip the silver powdercoat off of your covers but the finish of the metal will not be the same [as bright] as you rocker boxes. You would have to polish the pieces out and either leave them bare (requiring additional polishing from time to time) or get them clear coated with a clear made to take the heat without yellowing. Either way, it would be very difficult to get an exact match to the stock rocker boxes. I'd recommend doing the rocker boxes at the same time.
Like was mentioned above, you could also purchase the covers you want but that leaves you with your old ones to collect dust or try to sell.
Like was mentioned above, you could also purchase the covers you want but that leaves you with your old ones to collect dust or try to sell.
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,443
Likes: 3
From: Sasser, GA
RE: Polished covers
"Like was mentioned above, you could also purchase the covers you want but that leaves you with your old ones to collect dust or try to sell."
Any ideas on who sells polished covers? I'm not sure I'm up to the stripping/polishing/clear coating bit...but who knows?
Any ideas on who sells polished covers? I'm not sure I'm up to the stripping/polishing/clear coating bit...but who knows?
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 3,968
Likes: 34
From: Lockport Township, IL
RE: Polished covers
Something to ponder and consider - If you get polished aluminum covers, you will eventually wish you had chrome covers. Polished aluminum doesn't stay "polished" long and will require lots of elbow grease to keep them looking good. My advice is to bite the bullet and spring for the chrome engine kit. It is a fun winter project to install it and it looks nice forever.
Thread Starter
|
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 1,443
Likes: 3
From: Sasser, GA
RE: Polished covers
My advice is to bite the bullet and spring for the chrome engine kit.
I'm sure that is what will eventually happen (either that or stick with the silver). I just like the look of polished, and it's something different.
I'm sure that is what will eventually happen (either that or stick with the silver). I just like the look of polished, and it's something different.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 2,167
Likes: 0
RE: Polished covers
Just get some black covers like I did. Low maintannace and definitely a different look.
Trending Topics
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 1,511
Likes: 1
From: Michigan
RE: Polished covers
My bike came with polished covers, other than washing with soap & water I only clean them up once or twice a riding season using Never Dull.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
Jason Momoa Is Turning Classic Harleys Into PHEVs
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy Becomes a Dark, Decepticon-Inspired Custom
Verdad Gallardo
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FatBob2018
Powdercoat & Paint
5
Jun 20, 2018 06:39 PM