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Old 12-14-2012, 04:51 AM
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Default RE: ASP/MAGNUM FS400AR Rebuild/Overhaul

Gentlemen,

back to the 400. I, the man at work , am nearing completion on the 400 that comes "from a land downunder". I wonder how many 80's fans get that one

I was quite Ill for a week so no progress but this week I managed to get some hours into it. Now due to the fact that I only have a lightweight 250W buff I decided not to go for Toms High Gloss "Roaring Mirror" finish but instead go for the "I am not an aluminium "play play" motor, I am a bad***** steel engine" look.

First I sanded the worst scratches with 800 and 1000 grain wet paper. After that I went with a sisal buff and brown compound for the rough part. Last step is the cloth buff with blue compound. I must say this whole polishing business makes a hell of a mess in the workshop

I am quite satisfied with the outcome. Hope to have the engine cough its first strokes on the weekend

rev
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