In a message dated 10/29/2002 4:00:15 PM Eastern Standard Time,
pbitton@axess.com writes:
> I would like to know is if there is a way to get the carbs
> looking like new again.
Patrick,
It helps to have a parts wash basin but you don't absolutely need one.....the
outside of the carbs will come up very nicely with some scrubbing from 0000
or 00000 steel wool wet with solvent/degreaser. Don't get too crazy with the
steel wool around the carb throats to avoid any fine fragments from getting
into orifices, etc. It helps, if you have shop air, to blow out your work
often - again to keep any particles away from jet seats, etc.
Next, if you really want to get a concours look, take a cone polishing tip
attached to a dremel tool and some fine polishing compound (for aluminum -
Eastwood sells this stuff) and go to town polishing every little crevice.
The final step is a light spray of clear coat (something like Eastwood's
Diamond Clear.....I really don't have any stock with Eastwood....their stuff
works but I'm sure other products work well too). And there you have
it.....just like they came out of the box:)
Chip
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