Author Topic: Bringing black drive line parts back to glossy finish  (Read 2198 times)

Offline SDCR john

  • ^ Proficient Motobricker
  • Posts: 155
Bringing black drive line parts back to glossy finish
« on: November 17, 2019, 10:04:43 AM »
I bought a 94 K75 in earlier this year. Having ridden it throughout the season, I am in the process of doing some maintenance.

One of the things I want to do, is to bring the engine, trans, differential components, back to their original "glossy black finish". After a full season of riding, these black parts have taken on a dull, flat shade of black.

 Anyone here have a product that you would recommend, or a technique that works well?
1994 BMW K75S Dakar Yellow #0154446
1983 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans
2000 BMW R1100 RS
Bucks County Pa.

Offline mw074

  • ^ Proficient Motobricker
  • Posts: 452
Re: Bringing black drive line parts back to glossy finish
« Reply #1 on: November 17, 2019, 01:24:21 PM »
If it is not too severe, use the Harley stuff. If it is, the Krylon is a good match to OEM.
  • Michigan

Offline Martin

  • ^ Quintessential Motobricker
  • Posts: 4475
Re: Bringing black drive line parts back to glossy finish
« Reply #2 on: November 17, 2019, 02:39:15 PM »
I have been recently been using Mako Oil. I don't know whether you can get it in the US. The Harley show and shine guys were going nuts over it at the local annual show. So far no problem with attracting cats.https://www.makooil.com.au/
Regards Martin.

* Mako oil.jpg (16.01 kB . 256x204 - viewed 353 times)
  • North Lakes Queensland Australia
  • 1992 K75s Hybrid, Lefaux, Vespa V twin.

Offline SDCR john

  • ^ Proficient Motobricker
  • Posts: 155
Re: Bringing black drive line parts back to glossy finish
« Reply #3 on: November 17, 2019, 02:44:22 PM »
Thanks guys, I think I will try the HD stuff, as it is readily available. My finish is still good, just a little dull.
1994 BMW K75S Dakar Yellow #0154446
1983 Moto Guzzi 850 Le Mans
2000 BMW R1100 RS
Bucks County Pa.

Tags: