adi750crow Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Could any one out there ,tell me how to restore cast aluminium back to its origanal look, i am restoring an old yam. I have been told to get the parts vapour blasted does anyone know? or is there any other method. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Shock Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Could any one out there ,tell me how to restore cast aluminium back to its origanal look, i am restoring an old yam. I have been told to get the parts vapour blasted does anyone know? or is there any other method. If you want them to shine get you a bench polisher. If you are talking about heads and cylinders blast them with glass beads or baking soda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi750crow Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 If you want them to shine get you a bench polisher. If you are talking about heads and cylinders blast them with glass beads or baking soda. ideally i would like them to look as close to origanal as poss, so polish is out ,does the baking soda leave them smooth ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twin Shock Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 ideally i would like them to look as close to origanal as poss, so polish is out ,does the baking soda leave them smooth ? The more you polish the more they shine ,you don't have to make them look like chrome, The baking soda leaves a smoother finish than glass beads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adi750crow Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 The more you polish the more they shine ,you don't have to make them look like chrome, The baking soda leaves a smoother finish than glass beads. cheers for that just need to find a local company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoda Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Look in MCN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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