I'm completely redoing my 73 r75/5. I disassembled the petcocks and choke lever today. I can see the choke was painted silver. Do you have any suggestions as to a nice finish? I know that buffing them won't do any good and I'm not sure if they can be plated.
Thanks - Rod
Refinishing choke and petcock lever r75
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Re: Refinishing choke and petcock lever r75
Rub 'n buff? It's good stuff.
Cheers, Steve
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Victoria, S.E.Oz.
1982 R100RSR100RS supergallery. https://boxerboy81.smugmug.com/R100RS
2006 K1200R.
1994 R1100GS.
Re: Refinishing choke and petcock lever r75
The petcock bodies will take a polish. The levers won't. I sanded a lot of the lettering off mine and painted them. One I did in silver, the other in black. Not sure which I prefer.
Rub and Buff is neat stuff on anything that's in an as-cast state.
Rub and Buff is neat stuff on anything that's in an as-cast state.
Call me Mel. Some years ago- never mind how long precisely- having little or no money in my purse, and nothing particular to interest me at home, I thought I would ride about a little and see the other parts of the world.
Re: Refinishing choke and petcock lever r75
Mine appear to be painted, go ahead and play with yours, I have a spare If you need it.