Re: '81 CB750C "Rock-It"

Posted by Hoosier Daddy on Nov 02, 2012; 11:03am
URL: http://vintage-and-classic-hondas.81.s1.nabble.com/81-CB750C-Rock-It-tp4031001p4031575.html

 I must be wired differently than most.
 I'd rather have a polished aluminum piece, that I can sit down in front of and hit with Mothers mag polish, then a coat of car wax, and keep it nice shiney for a very long time. It's part of the spring ritual of getting the bikes ready for the season.
 I realize that powder coating is tried and true for its durability, but eventually it does get compromised, be it 5 years from now... even 10. Once it is chipped / scratched it starts to peel and it's going down-hill fast.
Anodizing is another good option. Looks great for a while and very durable, to a point. Take a look at a Mag-light (that's the best example I can think of). The finish looks awesome when new, but eventually, years down the road gets buggered / wears thin. I have several OLD Mag-lights the color is almost gone.
 Now to restore the appearance of either of those would be a HUGE undertaking. With raw, maintained polished aluminum you hit it with a buffer again, maybe a little scotchbrite, and viola... back to pretty.
 All suggestions a greatly appreciated and I know you have my best intrest in mind but I'm not new to this... here is the bits I polished on the 'oldWing. It was rough, white chalk under factory clear coat. Next summer will be it's 4th season, and still am happy with my choice to polish and leave raw with a little annual maintenance.