Polishing parts while keeping painted logos intact...

[rzgkane]

Ok, another newbie question. So I want to have the rear shock mounts of my 65 CA77 polished. But, I also want to keep the painted HONDA lettering that is inset into the mounts intact. Possible? How?


IMG_0541 by rzgkane, on Flickr

[Larry G]

I would love to see more pics of that bike, it looks nice.

[rzgkane]

I would love to see more pics of that bike, it looks nice.

Thanks. I'm trying to get her all polished up.

If you click on the link below it'll take you to the Flickr photostream containing all the pics.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/76565933@N05/

[Vince Lupo]

What I'd think might work is to polish them up, and then repaint the lettering yourself. It's really not a big deal -- just find a blue paint that's close (like even Testors), paint them, and any 'overpaint' can easily be removed with your fingernail after it's dry.

[Paul Strassmaier]

I've polished and repainted them by filling in the "honda" with paint, and then flipping it over and rubbing it on a piece of wood with a paper towel wrapped around it. You've get really nice look.

[Rickytic]

The other posts are correct. Polish the part and don't worry about the painted area. After polishing, match the paint color, fill in the area to be painted and let it dry. After an hour or the next day or so, take a cotton rag single layer(old T-shirt) wrap it tightly around your index finger, dip into some lacquer thinner(not soaking to where it drips) but just lightly moisten, wipe over the area with the flat part of your index finger, the unwanted paint will wipe off and leave the paint where it is supposed to be. Remember to wipe gently and try not to press too hard, enjoy the outcome. If you are concerned about how this works, try it on an old cover piece with lettering or something like that. I really think you will like the procedure.

Rickytic

[hondadreamca77]

Brother, that is one nice looking bike! (I checked out your flicker link)