How To Polish a Motorcycle Engine FAST & EASY!

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[@simplestuff3895]

Thanks for the superglue tip. Not only have I gone through many dremel brushes, but when they start shredding wires I’ve had a few stab and stick into my skin like little darts!

[@k.i.i.3699]

Won't that stainless steel brush scratch the engine? Shouldn't you be using a brass brush to avoid scratching?

[@davestelling]

My thoughts, too (?)

[@arctic3032]

Before you Polish the engine, make sure to Czech it carefully, then you can Finnish.

[@GoldGuyRides]

And don't go russian around with this kind of job either

[@gosth81]

😂😂

[@tyslink]

I said to my friend (his name is Ian) "Doing a project like this would make me very Hungary, Ian "....sorry I'll show myself out

[@brandonfields4927]

When you go to the bathroom, European.

[@fredericbaue]

Dad, you don't have a motorcycle! Is no comment section safe?

[@mackenziewarnick]

Great job, looks so much better 🎉

[@GoldGuyRides]

Thanks babe!

[@greatkingrat]

That gas tank looks so cool. Also thanks for posting this.

[@randypullman1155]

That a worthy looking steed indeed! Bravo!

[@TheContiGT]

Don't forget to run your engine once the ACF-50 has been applied to seal the job. It'll light smoke up a storm but it's unbelievable as far as corrosion protection goes. Best part about ACF-50 is that when youve done a full blown clean up job, it feels like the equivalent of that fresh smell you get in the interior of a car when you put a fragrance tree in after a deep clean 😍

[@GoldGuyRides]

I love acf50!

[@untonyto]

GREAT VIDEO, AWESOME MUSIC TOO

[@GoldGuyRides]

Thank you! I only use music that I actually like!

[@unionrdr]

When I bought my V Star 250 two years ago, I got this organic cleaner (Cycle Magic Clean & Shine) from amazon to clean every part of the bike first. Works pretty darn good! Then I used Mcguire's Last Touch Spray Detailer to polish everything. Also removed the light rust stains and pits from the front side of the front exhaust pipe! That bike looked brand new when I got it finished! Safe for painted surfaces too, unlike acid-based compounds.

[@cosmicbird1850]

Good info. I'll check these products out. I'm detailing a Rebel 250 as we speak.

[@williamgorry694]

I'm an ACF50 fan. Thanks for the how to on cleaning.

[@elcidcampeador42]

Love that Honda bro! I have a Harley but my 1st & 2nd bike were Honda's and man they are great motorcycles! Good job 👍 BIG THNX!☑️

[@peterdocter4659]

Great tips man, the alu foil chrome and the dremelbits superglue, great ones!

[@davidhester6648]

I would have thought a Brass brush on the Dremel? Too soft? Am about to attempt this on three Hondas

[@GoldGuyRides]

Brass brush isn't too soft for aluminum. If you're cleaning steel or cast iron, use a steel brush. Don't use a steel brush on an aluminum engine though because you will scratch it all up.

[@Bri-tg6xr]

Wow what a diff, I may try this.

[@user-sl9cx4gh8q]

Take pride in.your good work. Thank you for sharing this technique! Awesome job. 🤠👍🏻✨️🇺🇲

[@Bazzaland]

You can dip your aluminum foil in Coca-cola when cleaning up that chrome....works pretty good, I've found. Thanks for the video and tips! Great looking bike! Gotta ride on the back of one back in '72 when girl down the street got one. I was a senior in high school. She was cute and obviously had her act together.....

[@1StinkyFinger]

Nicely done, Sir!

[@christophermcreynolds6001]

Great job, keep the good stuff going 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@lbdrummer3]

Nice job, thx for the tips and tricks.

[@patmays7344]

Yes. The gas tanks on modern bikes, are a lot more difficult to remove. Just thought I'd mention that! Ha. Good video. But, this all takes a Lot of time, no matter how you do your cleaning?

[@roderickmoyer9851]

Wow what a difference , the very first video I ever eat of yours is when you polished your Suzuki scrambler motorcycle engine I am curious how well that spray stuff will work as it is something I am wanting to try if it works for you, where did you buy it at thanks…

[@GoldGuyRides]

Thanks Rod! Yeah, that was a pretty popular video, hopefully this one is too! It seems like it is working really good, still no corrosion! I bought it on amazon, there is a link for it in the description of this video.

[@Speedslays]

great video im lookin forward to cleaning my engine soon!

[@dariusrodo]

Great work! I would like to give you one tip - for a better shine, spray the polished surface or polish pad with water before.

[@oi32df]

And then did the ACF protect and prevent pitting from returning?

[@lucluc5976]

Nice. I recon it will run cooler now.

[@bboy9955]

that reverb on your voice to funky break beat. sick vibe lol. ur cool.

[@tyslink]

I just picked up a 73 CB750 that needs a LOT of TLC...I just don't know if I have the patience for this. First I need to see what it even looks like because it's currently covered in 50 years worth of grease and grime. It does make a big difference though so maybe I'll give it a go.

[@bobcohoon9615]

Maybe an model type airbrush may be good to touch up painted engine surfaces. Polished areas can be masked off

[@kensantiago132]

Hard work. Nice. Thanks.

[@bentBuilder]

There's a MUCH quicker and cheaper method. Just use a polishing pad and cutting compound on an angle grinder. Side cover will take maybe 10min start to finish

[@rayjay1901]

Great vid, and also great tips from everybody thanks!

[@colmgillen2576]

Thanks for the tips.

[@garry9999]

Wots the word ? .......brilliant !

[@justtrying2066]

I was here to leave the 900th like 👍 😊

[@Gearsandgrease]

Good video, you could have gotten it even more shiny if you sanded it down after the acid etch. It would be truly mirror shine!

[@pede8889]

What a bike

[@user-um4xq8ov7p]

You can tell that polish doesnt come in spray can with you. Lol. Good job

[@stanweiler4344]

If you get it on paint, will it take the paint off?

[@SeanSR]

This guy looks like shaggy. Cant unsee that..... Bahahahahaha.

[@thedrew2584]

Use carb cleaner to get rid of the metal polish residue for a faster clean up.

[@STho205]

Carb cleaner is great at stripping the old clear coat Honda sprays on their side covers....but it can also work its way into gaskets causing an oil leak if used on an assembled bike. Best if used on a rag in that case A wipe with ammonia or kerosene wet rag will do it too....then rebuff with a dry wheel.

[@axelsaul4207]

“Fast” 😂

[@UncleWally3]

Okay, but how do you get that beautiful patina that expresses an experienced aged look?

[@MechaNick03]

Do nothing

[@slj029]

They don’t sell eagle one mag cleaner anymore. Do you know of anything else that works just as good?

[@BSA-D3-MDL-ii1ix]

"QUALITY" Vid, tips & result............💥

[@lukelivesey801]

Was the acid based aluminum cleaner okay with the painted areas of the engine?

[@GoldGuyRides]

Yeah, it's very diluted acid and it doesn't affect the paint.

[@lukelivesey801]

@@GoldGuyRides great - thank you

[@yournemerald]

The link for the speedo tacho doesnt work anymore. Do you have a name of the product you can share?

[@GoldGuyRides]

Just search on eBay for an electric motorcycle speedometer tachometer unit.

[@user-lv9lj1mz4x]

Your bike model ans bike name??

[@larryfox4915]

She's looking sweet.

[@GoldGuyRides]

Thanks Larry!!!

[@dallas69]

No no no As an Aircraft Engineer and A&P Mechanic you never ever contact or clean any Alumina with anything with steel or iron. Steel or iron wire wheels and steel wool will corrode any and all Alumina metal. You may not see the Alumina part corrode right away but they will corrode very fast. Why? It is the microscopic particles of steel that touch the alumina that cause the alumina to corrode and once you do a wire wheel or steel wool rub there is nothing that will fix it.

[@dallas69]

DIY Al etching solution 12 parts Vinegar 8 parts Hydrogen Peroxide 1 part Salt Etch time 5-10 min.

[@user-gc8ph4nc4u]

I was going to say the same thing until I saw your comment. 30 years as an A & P I have never used steel on aluminum

[@user-bu2en3cl6s]

Why not just polish it instead of making it Polish. You should think about it...

[@mojesus680]

Waiting 4 that KickStarter 2b Used⛷️goodwork

[@hilight1819]

Very​ bad​ job​ in​ my​ life​