Motorcycle exhaust polish to a mirror finish Pt.1 (BMW R1200GS exhaust)

In this video we share with you how we clean and protect uncoated metals. Exhaust Restoration process.
Links:
MOTOWORKZ
motoworkz.gr/en/motoworkz-gr-...
Think Bike Gear
www.thinkbikegear.co.uk/
Products:
WOLFCRAFT Polish set
www.wolfcraft.com/products/wo...
AUTOSOL Stainless Steel Polish
www.autosol.com/product_p/1734...
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[@pauldecourcy6196]

I'm only recently viewing your videos and starting to do my own maintenance on my 2007 1200gs great 👍

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

Thank you and best of luck! 1200 GS is a great machine.

[@LiquidAudio]

Beautiful!

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

Thank you very much

[@grijemchayma9112]

Good job Buddy 👍

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it.

[@araarte]

well done guy!!!!!

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

Thank you thank you 😬

[@TheSilmarallion]

Acf-50 is da bomb awesome stuff

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

I totally agree. Brilliant product 👌👌

[@identiticrisis]

Stunning result and not _too_ much effort involved, thanks to the makeshift polishing wheel. The prospect of doing it all by hand can be very discouraging! Does the ACF50 make any real difference? I'd have thought it would just turn the pipes a golden straw colour quicker from the heat, like WD40 does.

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the video. It does take some elbow grease but the moment you reach 800 Grit paper, the exhaust starts to shine and you can see the difference. It is quite satisfying to see the reflection become clearer and clearer with each pass ACF-50 helps a little against corrosion. The discoloration happen due to the metal nature (as afar as I know) regardless of the coating used. Even uncoated exhausts turn yellow and blue due to heat. The best treatment I found s far is Autosol anti bluing solution. It seems to remove the majority of the discoloration

[@identiticrisis]

@@aftermathrestoration.Greece thanks for sharing your experience and recommendations! I'll try the anti bluing stuff next time. No need to bust the abrasives out if it can be cleaned up chemically :)

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

Absolutely. If it’s a matter of discoloration no need for sanding. Chemical treatment can bring back the shine

[@MrTsibi]

Excellent job and nice finish! I usually get surface rust patterns after about a month (yes, I am that lazy 😄). Rust makes the dirt cling to the surface easier and then the pipes get super dirty much faster. Do you think that ACF - 50 can improve on that? No other rust concerns, I will use it only on the headers!

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

Thank you very much! Glad to know you like the process. I have one exhaust done few months ago (since October) and still in great condition. On the other hand, I had a client coming back with few rust spots. It was super easy to remove with 1000 grit sanding paper and another coat of ACF 50. The manufacturer claims that it tastes for 6 months. I’ll keep monitoring the pieces I did and keep you updated with another video. I have a test unit in the basement (perfect for rust) and will take it out in two months to see how well it looks

[@MrTsibi]

@@aftermathrestoration.Greece You are welcome, it definitely depends on riding and climate conditions, mine usually rust faster when the bike is parked at my beach house and after long trips. I think I'll give ACF - 50 a go! Take your time and let us know of the basement results!

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

I agree, the conditions make a big difference. Here in Greece most bikes that are located in islands have rust issues more than the ones in the mainland.

[@MrTsibi]

@@aftermathrestoration.Greece Just noticed that you are Greek too 😀 I get my rust in Halkidiki though - Καλή συνέχεια να έχεις!

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

@@MrTsibi lol same here. Επίσης

[@darylmorse]

Excellent job. How does the finish hold up over time?

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

Thank you very much. So far it’s doing great, no corrosion whatsoever after 10 months. A little bit of yellowing at the headers from the heat. I do a quick polish with autosol and it’s all good

[@MrSebfrench76]

Have you ever tried Harpic X 10 WC, plus steel wool and Belgom Alu? That's the modus operandi here in France.

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

I have seen some videos but I prefer not to use harsh chemicals on bare metal. It open the bores and allow the corrosion to penetrate deeper.

[@user-jf8ug9qo6s]

Looking great. How long did the whole project take?

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

Thank you. It took around 32 hours to complete the full exhaust.

[@philtucker1224]

That all seemed great until the aerosol spray at the end. That would vaporise immediately the engine warmed up.

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

Thank you. Yes, it starts elaborating at 212 F / 100 C. During my research I couldn’t find a better alternative. If you know any better protection, please let me know

[@philtucker1224]

@@aftermathrestoration.Greece okay, although after all that good work getting it smooth and clean you should immediately get it plated or chromed. Then it will last.

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

@@philtucker1224 I understand. Yes, it’s is the logical method to protect steel from corrosion. The issue is that Chrome plating in Greece is a bit overpriced compared to this work. Even though the job was done almost a year ago, the exhaust is still looking great with no rust whatsoever. Just a little discoloration on the headers from the heat. I’m looking into getting a plating bath (if that’s the correct name) for my shop to save time and cost

[@philtucker1224]

@@aftermathrestoration.Greece that sounds like a really good investment after you mentioned about the high cost of chrome plating in your region. Any sort of anodising would protect the bare metal and you could use it for lots of different plating of metal parts and fixings etc etc ..👍🇬🇧

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

@@philtucker1224 I appreciate your advice and encouragement!! Thank you, really 🙏

[@davidkasperek3907]

What is IPA?

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

Isopropyl alcohol

[@PimentaDaNeyde]

Is this stainless?

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

It is steel

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

It is steel

[@PimentaDaNeyde]

@@aftermathrestoration.Greece does the ACF-50 preserve it from rust?

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

@@PimentaDaNeyde yes, I have used it on many exhausts and none showed any rust. It has been around a year now, I do maintenance check every 6 months and apply a fresh coat.

[@PimentaDaNeyde]

@@aftermathrestoration.Greece That's interesting, I would've assumed it would just burn off.

[@sd5458]

Frustratingly annoying how briefly you showed the grit of the sandpaper.

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

Sorry for that. It’s 320 400 800

[@sd5458]

@@aftermathrestoration.Greece thanks! And I take it back, only for the 1st grit.

[@megmeg2949]

0:19

[@aftermathrestoration.Greece]

320 grit 😅