Re: MC Engine Cases - Frustration Building
John,
I'll give the Canton wheel a try. About the only way of slowing things down that I know of is to use a variable-speed drill with a 4" wheel or maybe rig up something with my drill press.
I haven't tried Simichrome (yet) with these pieces, but my past experience indicates that once you have a good shiny finish, Simichrome can help maintain it, but it doesn't help much getting rid of micro-scratches and haze. Even so, it can't hurt to try it again.
As far as a post polishing coating, I've tried a couple of automotive-type clearcoats in the past (acrylic urethane catalyzed paints). The problem with this approach is that these products need somewhat of a rough surface to bite into. The better the polishing job, the less likely the coating is to stick. What I do now is just give the shiny pieces a touch up polishing (maybe Simichrome with 0000 steel wool) a couple of times a year. All of my bikes are stored inside and rarely see wet weather, so the oxidation problem is not terribly serious.
rickt
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