Sandblasting w/ polishing for a cool look.

[RIDER11X]

Here is a recent piece done in just a little time. What do ya think?

it looks pretty cool, how long did it take?

[RIDER11X]

About a 1 hour total.......Just a quicky polishing job with a buffing wheel.:cool:

[Florida400EX]

Looks cool! All thouse I'm not a huge fan of the CT disk setups, I think it looks cool! Couldn't you switch to a turndown exhaust, or does that not have a S/A?

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by Florida400EX
Looks cool! All thouse I'm not a huge fan of the CT disk setups, I think it looks cool! Couldn't you switch to a turndown exhaust, or does that not have a S/A?

As a matter of fact, I have been considering buying a turndown for it, but I wonder what effect it would have on my performance, since it is dynoed with 12 disks. Is it to retain backpressure to get bottom end gains?:confused:
Full opening is 2"...........without disks.....:eek2:

[Florida400EX]

yeah, my Pro Circuit end is about 2 inches too give or take a little. With the pro circuit full, it has a really big midrange hit (similar to a 2 stroke), I think it comes from less backpressure, but it has great power from mid-top, and that's where i am ussualy at. Should perform similar with the CT with the turndown.

[FTR250Rnif]

that looks sick!

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by FTR250Rnif
that looks sick!

In a good way?:cool:

[mar400ex]

did the whole thing look like the outside edges? I've been wanting to do that to a lot of my bike and I'm wondering if it's worth it...you think I'll get the results I'm looking for?

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by mar400ex
did the whole thing look like the outside edges? I've been wanting to do that to a lot of my bike and I'm wondering if it's worth it...you think I'll get the results I'm looking for?

No, it was originally anodized black, the black got sanded off with fine sandpaper, then polished all over, then the edge was sandblasted.:cool:

[RIDER11X]

Here is another pic.

[mar400ex]

what kind of polisher did you use?

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by mar400ex
what kind of polisher did you use? 1500 grit sandpaper/ then a buffer wheel with rubbing compound. :cool:

BTW, this cap is back on my pipe, without the 12 disks and the cap it runs like http://www.ricoracing.netfirms.com/Smilies/poopbanana.gif .

[250EXstud]

wheere it was sandblasted at will rust real fast. Just something to watch out for;)

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by 250EXstud
wheere it was sandblasted at will rust real fast. Just something to watch out for;)

Yeah, you got to watch for rust on the billet aluminum, huh?:rolleyes: :devil:

Just kidding, on steel items not subjected to heat, you could apply several coats of clear over it to seal it.:cool:

[Crazy Honda]

lookin good I heard CP racing had a hand in that machine does he do nice work?
:p

[RIDER11X]

Originally posted by Crazy Honda
lookin good I heard CP racing had a hand in that machine does he do nice work?
:p

You sure did! Thanks! Yes, Crazy honda did 90% of the work on the endcap and it looks great!
:cool:

[TheFontMaster]

Originally posted by RIDER11X
Here is another pic.

Hey I have the same mouse pad!! That sandblasting poliching thing looks good.