Thanks for the video! I too like using those brass brushes in a Dremel tool. As you say, wearing glasses is a must. During my most recent cleaning session I found that a couple of the brass bristles were stuck in my face like little spears! I had a jacket on at the time and a bunch of bristles were lodged inside the sleeve a few inches up from the open cuff. Gadzooks!!!
Those rotary bushes are the key. I used WD40 and a bunch of those cheap rotary tool brushes (steel not brass). My 40yo Honda engine was heavily corroded. I spent many many hours over several days to bring the engine and casings back to a highly respectable finish. It turned out so good that I never needed to paint anything. I wore glasses and a leather apron and still weeks later I was picking bits of wire out of my clothes. Ensure engine opening such as exhaust and intake are blocked off.
Maybe there is something I don't get but if you're using rubbing compound( which is fine grit) with a brush (coarser grit?):. Is that just a step saver? Or, is it a little redundant? Sorry not trying to cause an argument but I would think that using rubbing compound was a step in polishing. I would think using a gun swab wait the rubbing compound would leave a better finish than a brass brush. Just a thought.
Honestly, I’m just trying to break through. Fine polish can come later. I found a bit of grit helped get into the details of the surface more to break free the 50 years of stuff. Degreaser helps for sure but didn’t seem to get into the small stuff. Not sure it helps but it at least helped me feel like I was making progress. I usually just clean the motor well…some go for fine polishing. What I would give for a vapor blaster!
Has anyone tried alloy wheel cleaner? The powerful version that bubbles up the minute it comes into contact with the alloy and let on only for a few minutes, agitate then wash off. Cleans my old crusty engines very quickly (obviously all safety PPE must me used etc)
Some good advice on this one thanks for the info. Just a bit off topic but what is your opinion on a 1983 nighthawk 650? I love mine and not too many people talk about them
I would whole Heartedly endorse the SUPER CLEAN cleaner. That is one of if not one of the best degreaser's/ multipurpose cleaners on the market. However, you can't let it dry on metal as its so potent that it could damage the surface if it dries
Hi, great video which has really helped a newbie like me... I have a question though. When it comes to the brass brushes for the multitool do you use steel brushes that are brass coated or pure brass brushes? Many thanks :)
Hey Brian just found your channel and am loving it, in the middle of my k3 350 resto and already helped me on the external fork spring! Are you going to clear coat the engine or leave it? Just wondering what the consensus is on that.
Restoring a 67 honda 305 dream and this worked great to start it all I buffed it the rest of th way with a wheel and it's mirror finish now and lookin clean
@@smoothskinnnn I just wondered, other than scrubing, degreasers, brushes,etc. and alot of elbow grease, I dont know what else you could do. A little muratic acid (aluminum brightner) can help.
