I have carried out the same process on a number of bike radiators, albeit with a straight pick as well as the flat nosed pliers. However, against all advice, I put a sacrificial, damaged radiator into my vapour blaster (at low pressure). It cleaned up a treat and provided a good key for the paint. I have subsequently done the same on other good radiators, with excellent results.
Yes you're right! After I made the vid I spotted the bike on the front of the Haynes manual and it has a "bright" edge around it! I'll have to work on how to reproduce that. I might try a "chrome" spray.
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I can't wait to see this bike when it is done. Really enjoying the process though. You are very thorough. This is definitely not a backyard hack job.
Thanks for the comments and glad your enjoying the process!
Consider using Black primer to compliment your black top coat. Chips and scratches are less likely to show.
I had a '79 GL100...The Radiator Screen was black with a Chrome Surround.
Brilliant! Am loving this process and your how-to's.
Cleaned up nicely 😊
I have carried out the same process on a number of bike radiators, albeit with a straight pick as well as the flat nosed pliers. However, against all advice, I put a sacrificial, damaged radiator into my vapour blaster (at low pressure). It cleaned up a treat and provided a good key for the paint. I have subsequently done the same on other good radiators, with excellent results.
That's a great tip! I'll give that a go on the next one!
The edging should be a small stainless channel.
Yes you're right! After I made the vid I spotted the bike on the front of the Haynes manual and it has a "bright" edge around it! I'll have to work on how to reproduce that. I might try a "chrome" spray.