OK well OBVIOUSLY I don't know what I'm doing...but THIS is what I'm doing ~ using the brasso on it (don't smack me) and I'm getting some rust crap off of it and I can see silver below....
Running to hide now....
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by BKinCO
Originally Posted by Lostn51
Originally Posted by BKinCO
So I know we've covered this before. But. I'm cleaning up my redeye....how do you know when you're done cleaning?? I certainly don't expect perfection like Billy probably would, but what's a good point to stop at?
Well its kinda of a crap shoot with that because you want to brighten up the decals as much as possible. The old oil and grime will make them look like a deep gold color and they are really a bright gold leaf type of decal.
Be careful of shellac deterioration sometimes it will be crazed and it will also be missing (rubbed off) and you can actually "Silver" the decals. You have really good judgment I have complete faith that you will do a wonderful job and more than likely a better one that I do!!
But if your having problems or are just wondering if your heading the right direction then you know you can ask anytime. ;)
Billy
So, let's just play the game...........what color IS the wheel supposed to be?? And will mine ever be that color? (Ok, I don't know why, but I am stuck on that particular element of the machine.....)
And, cmon....let's face it.........you're the master here......
Depending on the finish of the plating (Satin, Polished, Blackside) is what you come out with. The nickle plating on mine is a satin finish which means it was never polished. It is a dull color just like the nickles in your wallet. If it is polished well then it will look like it was chromed. Black side is just a plain black finish sometimes looking like the bluing on a gun and it is not that easy to clean wit out destroying the finish. But I have never seen a Red Eye with a Blackside finish.
Is the nickle green looking? Then polish it with the Mag wheel cleaner and you will see a big difference.
Billy