Cleaning cases factory fresh

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Edited Date/Time 11/15/2015 11:20am
I have a motor apart and am wondering what you all do to make cases look factory fresh? Even though it's a '15 this one is showing some grime!

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.kyle 11/14/2015 8:48am
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Soda blasting as well, I believe.
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moto455va 11/14/2015 8:49am
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If you want to do it the old fashioned way, some Brasso and a scotch brite pad or wire brush works good

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bangmyhead 11/14/2015 11:38am
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3m cross buff

Gonna give these a shot with some sort of cleaning agent
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JBernard_401 11/14/2015 11:45am
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if the bearings are already out, pretty silly not to do vapor blasting. cheap and easy. else youre looking at hrs doing it by hand.
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racinstation 11/14/2015 11:54am
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Vapor blasting with a brass brush touch up makes them look brand new. When we blast cases we leave all the bearing in so the bearing area is not touched by the process, blast them, and then remove all bearings and clean the cases again. You will want to replace ALL bearings because they will have silica in them.
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racinstation 11/14/2015 7:22pm
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We do it here at our shop, or there are other places around.
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mx_563 11/14/2015 8:09pm
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elbow grease, some good brushes, and laundry detergent
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mxBryan 11/15/2015 4:25am
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I would also recommend vapour blasting !
The engine cases will be more protected from corrosion and dirt stains.
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tobz 11/15/2015 5:03am
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Elbow grease goes okay, not " factory fresh" but...




rocketsocks26 11/15/2015 5:18am
11/15/2015 5:18am
mattyhamz2 wrote:
Filter cleaner and tooth brush!
what kind of filter cleaner? its crazy what the big $$$ builders get for doing this like chad watts, jeskemxcustoms, around $6/900 a motor!
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Jmcd1988 11/15/2015 5:24am
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This works great. Cut it with degreaser or dawn soap. Here's some parts I've done. Used it on my swingarm and it looks new. Use gloves!!




rocketsocks26 11/15/2015 5:25am
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an example of tony jeskes work, top notch, very clean , but INSANLEY expensive!
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BobPA 11/15/2015 5:29am
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rocketsocks26 wrote:
[img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2015/11/15/111394/s1200_IMG_20151025_093031.jpg[/img] an example of tony jeskes work, top notch, very clean , but INSANLEY expensive!


an example of tony jeskes work, top notch, very clean , but INSANLEY expensive!
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mattyhamz2 11/15/2015 9:34am
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mattyhamz2 wrote:
Filter cleaner and tooth brush!
rocketsocks26 wrote:
what kind of filter cleaner? its crazy what the big $$$ builders get for doing this like chad watts, jeskemxcustoms, around $6/900 a motor!
Maxima filter cleaner seems to be the best. Others would work ok in a pinch but I always try to use maxima.
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Brad832 11/15/2015 10:28am
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I'm working on framing my bike right now. What the easy way to clean the frame an make it look new? I don't want it all shiny I just want the new look? And tips and tricks will be helpful
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Aron213 11/15/2015 11:20am
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Sodablasting works, if you know of a machine shop with an ultrasonic tank, they can drop it in there for the day and it will come out great.

One thing to stay away from is scotchbrite pads on a dremel or air grinder, they can remove a lot of aluminium in a second, which will give you sealing issues. The buffing pads above are fine though.

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