sanding

[COLLYNFACE4603]

me again my other question is on the pitty, gritty part of a gsxr 1000 aluminum frame what is the best way to start sanding that down , what grit, is using sander safe for lines or am i going to make swirls and make more work for myself or should i just do it by hand? (reagular palm sandr) Also should i start with 400 on smooth part of frame? And is there an anodized coating on all metal pieces of bike?

[jrow]

COLLYNFACE4603,

There probably is a clear coat of some kind on the frame. Try using some aircraft stripper on it and see if it raises the coating. If it doesn't then try some EasyOff oven cleaner.

400 Grit sandpaper is a good starting place. A palm sander will work, you may have a problem getting into the inside corners and need to use a small diameter flap disk or some greaseless compound. You can use either the flap disks or the greaseless with a drill motor. 4" sewn buff or smaller for the drill motor. Finish with 600 grit - 800 grit wet sanding then polish,

John

[COLLYNFACE4603]

so 400 will take down that cast aluminum?

[pickleboy]

Originally Posted by COLLYNFACE4603

so 400 will take down that cast aluminum?

yes it will but work slowly so as not to over do it and create more work than needed.

[COLLYNFACE4603]

i know to use wet dry paper but is it ok to use reagular 400 and 600 on my hook and loop pad palm sander to take down cast aluminum on frame or do i have to use wet on metal for a good finish?

[pickleboy]

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