Topic: any ideas on on restoring or refinishing the controls that are on the handlebar?

[mark]

...... well..... I took to it with a bit of steel wool(yeah I know) and a little came off.

Surface prep consisted of sanding a little patch and blowing off the dust... Then dabbing a spot, watching it fizz for a minute, then rinse with water and wipe dry.

Thorough prep would have involved more degreasing and washing steps, and I just wanted to see the stuff do something.

I think I'll try a larger area of a smaller part..... maybe the mounting clamp.



I'd kind of like to know what the factory finish really was.....

There's still some black inside - I don't think paint would last 30+ years in brake fluid.

Castings aren't usually anodized as irregularities in the alloy produce irregularities in the finish.... looks funny.

Black that fades to clear and doesn't peel..... weird stuff.

hmmm....

[BobbyR]

Anodizing looks fairly simple. Here is a DIY http://astro.neutral.org/anodise.shtml

[78CB750CAFE]

anodizing @ home is simple and cheap. Has anyone tried gun bluing? Repeated applications will get you a nice dark black that is easy to touch up.

[jamesv220820]

The lettering is easy. Dab some paint on and gently wipe it off. That is how it was made originally.

hey bobby what type of paint do u use to dab on for those hard to get letters and what not?

[Bob Wessner]

The lettering is easy. Dab some paint on and gently wipe it off. That is how it was made originally.

hey bobby what type of paint do u use to dab on for those hard to get letters and what not?

You might try a hobby shop. They sell paint for models in very small quantity bottles.

[78CB750CAFE]

Fine tip paint markers or lightly thinned model paint are good for the lettering. Try filling the recessed letters with thinned model paint using a tooth pick as an applicator. Let the paint dry a little and wipe or rub off the excess.

[markb]

So I tried the Aluminum Black, not totally pleased with the results.  Anyone know a source for re-black anodizing?  I've checked with the platers in the Minneapolis area and none of them want to touch it.  The painted ones look nice but I'm concerned about how the master cylinder will hold up with the presence of brake fluid.

[bunghole]

I of course...OF COURSE DAMMIT!!! lost one of the little springs in the kill switch.

Can anyone give me the specs on both of them.  I believe there is one under the electrical contact and one under the ball...is that correct.  I'm not sure which one I have and which one I lost.  I need the length and diameter.  Also, if anyone has a source for small springs like that, I would be grateful!

'77 CB750k.

Thanks!

[markb]

Still looking for a source for black anodizing.  Considering trying to set up to do it myself.  Also has anyone tried using a permanent black marker to refinish or touch up the black?  Intial trial didn't look too bad.  Don't know how it will hold up though.  One more question, anyone know if the color of the lettering was red or orange?
Thanks,
Mark

[markb]

Anyone? 
By the way I found that you don't have to cut the wires for the kill switch.  If you wiggle the half-moon shaped piece with the wires around a bit, it will go through the crescent-shaped hole.

[Grumpol]

black marker works well, for a day or three. it fades quickly.
you can get a spray product meant for vynil that actually gets into the product and produces a decent finish.
as for the black finish on your reservoir why ot hit it with an acid etch primer and a decent two pack paint

[andy8190]

will a mate clear coat not make it look less shiny? what brand of paint are yall using for the glossy black?