Polishing Foot Levers

[sewerman]

I have a 09' Bolt and would like to polish the brake/shifter levers. I know prep is everything. Is the soft aluminum finish(stock)paint or powder coated? If its powder coated how do you remove this stuff. I have removed plenty of paint but not this stuff. Any hints are appreciated. Buell on.

 

[kyle_dewald]

I am work on a diy for this, I almost have them done, I will post the video.

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

I used a palm dewalt sander with 80 grit sandpaper to get most of the paint off. Then switch to a 120 grit. You have to work at it a while to get all the clearcoat off. All of it. Then get a buffing wheel with aluminum rubbing compound. (sold at ace next to the buffing wheel) You can put the buffing wheel on a bench grinder or a angle grinder. (Drills do not work well) Then buff away!!! I fininshed off with a Meguires rim polish and an old t-shirt. My pics suck. My camera sucks but my results are fabulous. I will also polish your parts for you for an honest fee.

 

[USn2Boyz]

Damn sewerman, those heel guards look sweet! !!!!!!

 

[USn2Boyz]

Sorry jobe zeebuh, the glare of the bling must have blinded me for a moment[cool]

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

lol!

 

[RT Performance]

old pics never did finish them perfect.
used a 90 degree die grinder.
2" da sander and finished with mothers mag polish

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

Ha! its my twin! Check out my cut short shifter with New footpeg! Its way better then stock. No more miss shifting ever. And if you shoe size is more then a size 10 you know what I am taking about.

 

[03xb9er]

Jobe that polished look is amazing! I think i have something to do now until the weather gets nicer around here!

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

I am going to polish my whole bike eventually. Very time consuming tho. And messy.

 

[Jobe Zeebuh]

Here is another randomly polished part. I just drill out the rivets, sanded and polished the reverse side and used some self tapping stainless screws. Also polished header slightly ENJOY!!!