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Offline afkrejci90

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Refurbishing metal covers
« on: November 29, 2012, 12:10:19 PM »
My covers (points, rotor/stator, and shifter) have knicks and some gouges in them.  How could I repair these so I could have them buffed or chromed?
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Offline Stev-o

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Re: Refurbishing metal covers
« Reply #1 on: November 29, 2012, 09:30:53 PM »
If the scratches are not too deep, they can be sanded out of the aluminum, which is normally the second step for polishing (stripping the clear is first).
BTW - the points cover is stamped steel, just buy a replacement.
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Offline RFogelsong

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Re: Refurbishing metal covers
« Reply #2 on: November 29, 2012, 09:54:51 PM »
On the points cover: There's a guy out there making points covers with clear plexiglass centers for a similar price to what I could find on ebay in a true honda cover (I think they look cool).  Just a heads up if that's your look since you need one anyway.
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