Metal Finishing

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by Steve, Mar 24, 2011.

  1. Steve

    Steve Guest

    I have a couple of alloy engine cases I want to finish with a sandcast
    look.
    What's the best way of doing it - shotblasting to roughen the surface
    up?

    Steve
     
    Steve, Mar 24, 2011
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  2. Steve

    Simon Wilson Guest

    Not shot, but sand or bead.

    Bead gives a fairly smooth, matt finish.

    I've got a cabinet if you want to pop over and try. WUN's got one too.

    ps, was that you on the M4 heading into London (former bus lane section)
    around 9am yesterday?
     
    Simon Wilson, Mar 24, 2011
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  3. Steve

    Steve Guest

    Ooh ta , i'll take you up on that.
    Probably was me - blue and white GS , dayglo jacket?
     
    Steve, Mar 24, 2011
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  4. Steve

    Simon Wilson Guest

    I thought I recognised the bike, it was just near the last 60mph speed
    camera.
     
    Simon Wilson, Mar 24, 2011
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  5. Steve

    geoff Guest


    So have I

    Probably the more serious outfit of the three
     
    geoff, Mar 24, 2011
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