'85 -88 Swinging Arm - Method of restoration?

[Husky37]

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

 

[ruwfo]

use # 3 or #4 steel wool

Stu,
Try using # 3 or #4 steel wool (roughest), it will clean off the paint
& tarness, & not polish it. I've done this on my 91 350 & 86 400
& it comes out great.

Husky John

 

[Husky37]

Hi John,

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

Thanks

Stu

 

[Fritzcoinc]

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

 

[Husky37]

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

 

[mike328]

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..

 

[Fritzcoinc]

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

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.

 

[endurokids]

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?

 

[Fritzcoinc]

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".