how bout the kids![8D] Good question, I haven't had to clean mine yet - the dealer usually has it nice and shinny[:'(]
Buffing machines?
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RE: Buffing machines?
good point, however, my wife bought my ride (ok - see gave me permission) and the kids were the ones harrassing the snot out of her to get Daddy on a HARLEY! - I wouldn't trade any of them - except the bike - but your familiar with the situation, it will work out in the end, let us know what you find on the buffing area - I'll see what I can find, I'm thinking some kind of adjustable speed dremil tool with a buffing head (even it you had to fabricate it yourself) would be the nads.
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RE: Buffing machines?
You might look into buffing wheels for electric drills. That is what I used on the rockers of a 1987 Heritage that I had. Used some rust colored jeweler's rouge and got a real good shine..
Regards,
Bill
Regards,
Bill
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RE: Buffing machines?
The dremel will work but you will blow through buffing wheels, pads and whatever else you try to spin on it. Dremels will also take a long time to buff anything of size. I use the old fashioned elbow grease method myself when it comes to aluminum, seems to work out better most of the time.
I'll second Bill on the drill attachment for larger items.
I'll second Bill on the drill attachment for larger items.
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RE: Buffing machines?
I'm also with ECVJOHN on this one. Good rubbing compound such as the one's made by 3M or Dupont and elbow grease is the best solution. On the areas as small as what's on a Harley, it's not that much work....Thank God :-) I'm always cleaning something on my bike...lol