quote Chris_P:
Thanks George.
I have read numerous online articles about that very same thing. Even with the chrome powder coating. Apparently you MUST clear coat it, and that causes it to turn gray colour, as you mention. Many guys have had that very complaint.
Im going to polish it. I treated the rust this afternoon for the heavy rust. Then put it in the electrolysis tank. Rust free now. Started the sanding, im a few steps in now and pretty confident I make make it look pretty good.
Is there a trick to getting the flywheel knob off? Lefty loosey all you need to know? I have 2 flywheels and the slotted screw feels like its welded in there. Thought perhaps there may be a trick.
Not mandatory, but would make polishing easier if it would come off.
Yes there is a trick…. it is literally driven out from the bottom thru the top… The bottom is flared out to hold it in place, don’t ask HOW I know, but do NOT try to unscrew it 🙁
To reinstall, use a ball peen hammer as a setting tool to reset the flare..
Credit to Chris Scratch, The Master for enlightening me on this process
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