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Project 39-1/2 is coming along. I'm preparing to install the forks. The alloy lower sliders are polished. Looking for a finish for the alloy triple trees which are currently painted silver. I want to avoid paint as well as polishing (which is pricy) I'm wondering how it would look if I removed the silver paint and bead blasted them, followed by work with a soft wire brush. How would that finish hold up? Are there other options I haven't considered? Photo of upper tree only. Thanks Al ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/WbBxyvMm/20220628-160001-01.jpg) ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/6pCFJm0k/20220628-160028-01.jpg)
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Silver powdercoat. Available in any number of finishes including "near chrome" and metalflake.
Make sure the bores, threads, and bar mount saddles are masked properly (hi-temp tape or plugs)
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Thanks, GP, but no powdercoat. I went a little further with cleaning and removed the paint. Then ran the parts over a fine wire wheel. They look about right but how will they hold up and is there anything I can do to keep them this way? ![[Linked Image from i.postimg.cc]](https://i.postimg.cc/prPcpCRc/20220629-185533-01.jpg)
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GrandPaul (does not use emoticons)
Author of the book "Old Bikes"
Too many bikes to list, mostly Triumph & Norton, a BSA, & some Japanese
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I was just talking to a friend today and he said wax will help it keep its shine. Thank you again GP!
Al Eckstadt
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