Topic: tips on cleaning my cb550 block

[randy5307]

the 550 i am rebuilding is somewhat tarnished and grimy i dont wanna just wash it and paint it if i can get the natural aluminum look back. any suggestions on what to use to help clean the motor??

[flybox1]

media blast it and clear coat it.   

[mlinder]

You could probably use a bit of aircraft remover, then polish or repaint it.

[lone*X]

"get the natural aluminum look back"
They weren't bare aluminum.  The factory painted them.  Do a search and you will find that there are several really good matches to the factory block color available at the auto parts store or even Wally World.

[mlinder]

"get the natural aluminum look back"
They weren't bare aluminum.  The factory painted them.  Do a search and you will find that there are several really good matches to the factory block color available at the auto parts store or even Wally World.

Yep, but you have to get the old, cracking crap off first...

[Alan F.]

have a look at this: http://forums.sohc4.net/index.php?topic=62838.0