Thanks for all the positive feedback

Adrian - No clear coat. I actually want it to weather a little. Get a nice patina on it. I don't want it to look like chrome. I will keep it polished. You would be surprised how well it repels water when it's all shined up.

Cadore - Thanks, I need to put up a new avatar pic. That was before I put the 11" 412s on the rear, and I am having my heat shields powder coated gloss black. It's going to look good. I'm from La. too by the way... Baton Rouge...Graduated from La. Tech up in Ruston.

George - I actually started with 220 grit sandpaper. That aluminum under the powder coat was really textured and pitted. I used 220, 400, 600, 1000, then 2000 and then put it on the buffing wheel with three different compounds of jewelers rouge. Like I said a lot of work, and you can't get in a hurry. It is a process. There were times in the sanding process where I sanded my fingers raw. I also used a dremel tool to get the places that the big wheel couldn't get. The inner primary cover was the worst part. Here's a pic of the trans top cover after an initial run with the 220 grit. Notice how bad it is pitted.

 

Dude...that was cold...funny but cold...

 

Good job Dan they came out great. I started polishing a set myself, definitely a long process.

 

That's alright, I know where he lives...

 

very nice...

 

Thanks Jersey, I like how you did your battery cover band. I was thinking about using your idea except with black stripes.

 

Well Me and Dan kinda go way back, If I would have said anything else It would have shocked him.

 

Yup, that was a compliment...Thanks A-Hole...

 

Anytime Homie ...

 

definately lookin sweet, I just did a quick polish of my outer last week while I had it off for maint. I didn't get as into it as I shoulda, still has some scratches, but wanted to ride to work next day, but looks nice from 10 ft away LOL. takes time and patience though kudos man yours looks awesome