ATC 70 All tricked out Powroll Old school

**Micahdogg** · 11-08-2012, 11:22 AM

I've witnessed baking soda do an amazing job at restoring aluminum engine parts without disturbing the patina. Just buy a box of arm and

, stick a tube in it, fasten the tube to your airgun attachment and you have a homemade soda blaster. Plus it's enviro friendly.

**shortline10** · 11-08-2012, 05:23 PM

Mineral spirits .

Originally Posted by HONDA_ATC_FREAK

I have a soft brass brush but no parts washer....yet maybe someday when space allows. i am now regulated to using a plastic tub and a brush, what kind of cleaner do you use for the parts washer. I have been using a brass brush and cleaning small things up with it but it still looks like junk thats just been washed lol.

**250Eddie** · 11-08-2012, 09:36 PM

Mike = The man of 70s in south fl , I can't wait for him to fix my sons 70

**HONDA_ATC_FREAK** · 11-09-2012, 03:44 AM

Originally Posted by Micahdogg

I've witnessed baking soda do an amazing job at restoring aluminum engine parts without disturbing the patina. Just buy a box of arm and

, stick a tube in it, fasten the tube to your airgun attachment and you have a homemade soda blaster. Plus it's enviro friendly.

what kind of air gun attachment? got pics of this contraption I might have to try it.

**Micahdogg** · 11-09-2012, 12:21 PM

You can use any kind of air gun...most compressors come with some sort of attachment:

Some of the results with soda. This was a KX250 restoration I was watching where the guy said:

I found a good way to get a nice finish on parts like the brake calipers, etc. First, I clean and degrease them chemically (simple green, mineral spirits, brake clean) only using nylon bristle brushes. You can use a wire brush but only on bad areas. Dry, then soda blast. This leaves a more flat but bright tone to the surface. So I lightly go over the part with a new/clean wire brush (toothbrush size) and that gives it a small amount of sheen and deepens the color a little. Looks close to factory, I think.

Sorry for the hi-jack Shortline.

**shortline10** · 11-30-2012, 05:41 PM

I have this project about 90% complete but I need a friggen camera

**shortline10** · 12-06-2012, 05:24 PM

Taking pictures off my phone is a PITA but I did it

. Waiting or rear tires to come in but its just about done . Bassani pipe cleaned up pretty good .

**hoosierlogger** · 12-06-2012, 06:19 PM

Lookin Good Mike!!!!

**Micahdogg** · 12-06-2012, 06:22 PM

That thing looks great...but you should ask for a new wire brush for xmas

**Jon Boy** · 12-06-2012, 06:36 PM

damn fine work shortline. those valve covers are the cat's meow!

**shortline10** · 12-07-2012, 05:41 PM

Yeah I think your right

Tires are in ........

Originally Posted by Micahdogg

That thing looks great...but you should ask for a new wire brush for xmas

**briano** · 12-07-2012, 11:46 PM

That thing is looking nice. I'm glad my flywheel ended up on a sweet project like this one. Plus there is going to be one happy 6 year old.

**shortline10** · 12-16-2012, 01:16 PM

Got it all done this morning , had to install a new HD clutch set up go figure LOL .
Fast little bike . My 6 year old boy had a BIG smile on his face the first time he got on the throttle

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**userj8670** · 12-16-2012, 03:02 PM

well i guess i will be the one to ask - how about a video so we can hear this snotty lil engine

**Toaster556** · 12-16-2012, 06:58 PM

Looks even better finished! That thing belongs on display, yet it's a rider, my kind of machine!

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