Metal Polishing

ALLOY, STEEL & CHROME POLISHING

Anyone can shine up their bike, and while we do perform comprehensive detailing services, this is not the same as refinishing. One good example would be the buffing and polishing of alloy, (process shown below). This is a 10 to 12 step process, depending on the items condition. It takes a lot of time, attention and caution to do it correctly. Multiply this effort by possibly a dozen or more parts that are on your bike and you can quickly see how it can be a several day process to do it properly. The right buffing motors, mops and compounds all affect the end result.

Here is one example of a process for alloy and stainless work:

• Wash and degrease part thoroughly

• Repair any dents, scratches, pits. Reshaping may be needed

• Sand – course grit

• Sand – medium grit

• Sand – fine grit

• Random orbital sanding

• Smoothing wheel, detailing of surface

• Stage one polishing

• Stage two polishing

• Stage three polishing

• Finishing, and coloring process – to preference (satin, standard shine, mirror shine)

• Sealing, anodizing or coating – if specified

We can also polish and color most chrome and nickel back to a fine luster. However, we will evaluate your parts up front and advise if your money would be best spent replating the part. Sometimes, when there is light surface rust and minor pitting, we can remove this and refinish to an acceptable finish.