df2 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 I want to bring back the red to my faded porkchop, cause Pink just doesn't cut it. I was thinking some rubbing compound and a dremmel with the polishing bit. Anyone have a better suggestion? I don't really want to pull the part. Thanks David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponti_33609 Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 FWIW - When my fade I will just polish them. A few guys have done that here and I like the look. I am not sure you will get the color back without a re-paint. Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ratchethack Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Looks like no progress since early August, David? For the owner of a red frame Sport, there's nothing quite like the sheer horror of pink pork chops. The sun will do it every time -- eventually. Sounds just like it was parked in an employee parking lot in the same orientation to the sun, probably for years. With considerable elbow grease, the pink oxidation can be rubbed out and the original deep finish will return. A Pal of mine gave up (after about a minute of rubbing, I think) and had his off for powder coating. To each his own. Say David This look familiar? Rubbing compound is your friend here, but I wouldn't use a Dremel. Too much risk of burning the paint. But o' course, that's just me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Really?! I just assumed it was bleached through. If it was mine I would definitely try it. Imagine the feel of satisfaction if it works out to look like new! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
df2 Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Yup, that's exactly what it looks like. Red as blood on one side and pink as a Pansie on the other. Really kind of embarrassing around the guys. Especially Guzzi people, they point it out in less than 30 seconds after I drive up to the local hang out. The dremmel has a buffing attachment but I'll see what good old elbow grease does with the rubbing combound, I earlier tried using a medium strength cleaner and rubbing and that did squat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottS Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Yup, that's exactly what it looks like. Red as blood on one side and pink as a Pansie on the other. Really kind of embarrassing around the guys.Especially Guzzi people, they point it out in less than 30 seconds after I drive up to the local hang out. The dremmel has a buffing attachment but I'll see what good old elbow grease does with the rubbing combound, I earlier tried using a medium strength cleaner and rubbing and that did squat. Pleas take some before and after shots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottS Posted November 25, 2009 Share Posted November 25, 2009 Looks like no progress since early August, David? Say David This look familiar? Rubbing compound is your friend here, but I wouldn't use a Dremel. Too much risk of burning the paint. But o' course, that's just me. Boy that is familiar , that's my bike ! How funny ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
df2 Posted December 3, 2009 Author Share Posted December 3, 2009 The chop is slowly coming out red again. I've put about 2 hours in on it and I'm about half done. I have pics and will post them tonight for the work so far. Using: rubbing compound spinning detail brush (to apply) cotton rag to rub orbital buffer (but not often) I only get rare opportunities to get into the garage and work on it so it may take a while for final pics. David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
df2 Posted December 5, 2009 Author Share Posted December 5, 2009 BEFORE AFTER 1/2 AN HOUR AFTER AN HOUR + Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard100t Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 Very good job! I'm surprised that the color is coming back so well. Btw if you remove the shifter pedal, footpeg and the rear brake master cylinder bracket your work will go a lot faster and easier. It cant be fun trying to polish around all that stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeeve Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 BEFORE AFTER 1/2 AN HOUR AFTER AN HOUR + You going to mask off everything around it & spray it w/ a layer of clear laquer to keep it from re-oxidizing again? Or at least rub some sunscreen on it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
df2 Posted December 6, 2009 Author Share Posted December 6, 2009 I'll end up removing the foot controls. I just figured on polishing it well with some UV protectant wax and keep that up. Besides, I park it in the garage on the opposite side from the window so I don't expect it to be sitting directly in the sun like the previous owner had. That's why one chop was pink and the other wasn't, that was the side facing the sun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alabamav11 Posted December 17, 2009 Share Posted December 17, 2009 I took mine off and had them sandblasted and powdercoated. Look like new and and aren't supposed to fade again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al_roethlisberger Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 I took mine off and had them sandblasted and powdercoated. Look like new and and aren't supposed to fade again. Same here, that's the only permanent fix. MG used a multi-coat "candy" sort of finish that can only be polished so far before cutting through the candy red into the gray/silver undercoat. Al Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponti_33609 Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Same here, that's the only permanent fix. MG used a multi-coat "candy" sort of finish that can only be polished so far before cutting through the candy red into the gray/silver undercoat. Al Are they relatively easy to remove or lots involved to support the bike? Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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