Osok Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 This past Saturday one of my buddies brought his old 20+ year old Suzuki up. It's a new bike to him. He's a new rider and this is his first purchase so he thinks it's outstanding. This bike definitely needed lots of love though. It's sat untouched for about 12 years from what he told me. This was my first bike detail so it was a little learning for myself as well but I stuck with the full on Adams love. After letting the bike cool down completely started with a good hose off then foam, then a good wash. Items used: (All items listed are Adams..well except for the hose and water) Fire hose nozel, car shampoo, foam gun, APC, fender brush, lug brush, wash mitts, green wheel cleaner, detail spray. After a wash we were able to see how bad of shape some areas were in. I told him upfront I dont have any magic to fix a torn seat or a cracked fender but the rest I'd give a go at disappearing. This included a lot of steel wool 0000 with MP1 on the chrome and our now retired hand pad with shr and fmp on the tank and fenders. I did bust out the 4" pads as well for some of the tank work. All in all I think it turned out quite decent for its age and condition. Here's some after photos Lessons Learned: This much oxidation on chrome don't even waste time with the mf pad..go right to some steel wool 0000 and MP Working with steel wool 0000 is a big PITA! Little shredded fibers end up all over the place. Definitely wear some form of gloves (which I did not). MP on chromes makes a mess Plan on having beat up hands. My left hand has 6 cuts on it now from nicking it on various nuts/bolts and engine corners. Thanks for reading!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Nice work brother! BLAMMMMMMMMMMMMM! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Yep! gloves are always installed before the use of MP and SW... Never been an Intruder fan, but it came out great! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J Tegeler Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 nice work O! Glad to see the 4" pads and metal polish worked good for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
70'sChevyGirl Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 Nice job. What a turnaround. I really like that OLD bike!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Z71_Denali Posted May 31, 2012 Share Posted May 31, 2012 you just made a 20 year old bike look 15 years younger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Machine Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Outstanding ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBlack151 Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Wow, great save! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Crazy good work man!!! MUCHO BUENO SEÑOR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigaudiofanatic Posted June 1, 2012 Share Posted June 1, 2012 Nice work, any pic of the overall finished bike? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osok Posted June 1, 2012 Author Share Posted June 1, 2012 thanks everyone! Saddly the two full after shots I took are both blurry Bummer for sure because it looked like a whole new bike afterwards. My buddy rode off grinning ear to ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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