I did mine off and on starting 2 or 3 weeks ago. All in all it would probably take me 5 hours to do it again. I went through lots of buffing pads, attachments, etc. for that final stage of shine. 95% of the work I did by hand. I recommend starting with a 400 or 600 grit sandpaper then moving up to 800, 1000, 1500, and finally 2000. Do a wet and a dry stage for each different grit. I'm still not satisfied with the speed I was able to get out of a buffing wheel drill attachment, but I am rather satisfied with the looks of the finished product. Used Simichrome paste for the final steps. Been using it over and over to bling it out that much more each time. Definitely worth the effort if you have the time. Beats the $499 chrome forks as far as value. It's tough to polish up the tops without getting into the chrome. I had some sand and tape residue build up in that spot. Definitely a detail exercise. They do get better looking with repeated cleanings/polishings. Any high speed wheels pads that can generate some heat would be good to use.

 

Looks good. Will you polish mine?

 

Send them to me. I'll polish them for a nominal fee. I have a bench buffer, wheels, and compounds for the job.

 

Wow, very nice

 

Those look great. I am seriously considering doing Scootergrrl's like that. I have the time right now...

 

Damn good idea,looks great.

Good Luck

Tom

 

Excellent job 2. Thanks for posting the pic's. I will be doing mine in the next couple of weeks. I know Tommay recommended putting foil over the front wheel hub to protect any dust getting in the bearings. I will definately be doing mine with the fender and front wheel off because if there is any way to screw things up, I will find it Tim

 

very shiny