'85 -88 Swinging Arm - Method of restoration?

This is a general question outside of my project but for my project....

I have stripped the paint off (almost) of the swinging arm because it was too bad to do anything with. I would like to get it back to 'naked' ally but not polished.

I have thought about Vapour Blasting but all these treatments are eating into my budget.

Does any body have any suggestions on how to clean up the Arm with a process/method I could do myself?

Stu

Hi John,

I'm not adverse to a bit of elbow grease.... so I'll give that a whirl.

Thanks

Stu

1986 swing arm paint

Here's a link to some paint that is very close in color to original Husky.
It is also much more durable than the original and comes in a rattle can. Check out " Stainless Steel Grey" for your swing arm. Note it comes in several colors and a clear as well.

http://www.brownells.com/.aspx/pid=1117/Product/ALUMA_HYDE_reg__II

Hi Fritzcoinc,

I have thought about paint but the works bikes were naked Ally so I would prefer to go that route first.

I might have a problem getting it from the US. I'll see if any one imports it.

It's a good tip to add to the list.

Many thanks.

Stu

Not sure whats available in the UK, But I stripped a cars Radiator Over flow tank using the high pressure car wash.

Careful the pressure will push the part around, I grabbbed mine & the pressure blistered my skin.

If ya can have someone stand on it (wearing boots) while Blast it off..
shouldn't take much.. ($2.00) or one pound..

Here's how mine turned out. Process was: weld repair, shot peen, apply Stainless color Alumi Hide, apply decal, the clear coat with Alumi Hide.


I did the fork sliders the same way, except no weld repair was needed.

I'm going to bead blast mine and linear sand the aluminum to replace the factory lines in the metal, and urethane clear coat it.
I wont be doing my WRX untill winter so I dont have any pics to share yet.
Where did you get the swingarm decals at?

EBay, search "Husqvarna swing arm".