Z1000 A1 -Top end clean in absence of professional blaster

[David32knyte]

Dear Forum
Got a fairly 'Original' Z1000 A1.
Need to take top end off.
It is generally clean but remnants of silver paint from past owners attempts are v hard to shift and get at.
I was going to send to vapour blaster but they all appear closed due to the WuFlu.

I've read about rigging up a soda blaster - But again not sure soda supplies..

Does anyone have a smart way to clean the head barrels cover etc without sending them off somewhere?

Also I jet washed the engine and it's taken some chrome off the LH clutch casing ! Again some previous owners improvements.
Does anyone know how to get the chrome off as it looks crap now. Want to take it back to polished Alu.

Thanks again

D

[deka]

Do a search for head cleaning 3m If you have chrome on your covers this would require specialist removal

[chrisNI]

Lollipop sticks wire wool and elbow grease

[kev edwards]

Elbow grease with most of it, but the chrome needs a specialist touch if you want to keep parts undamaged and turned around quicker

[Garry.L]

I'd think it would be easier/cheaper just to source another cover rather than trying to remove the Chrome from the existing.

[David32knyte]

Hi All thanks for the replies.

Source another side cover.
Yes probably cheaper when you factor driving / postage etc.

I think Ill take camcover, head & barrels to TSR vapour blasting. They seem good.
Just don;t like taking the cam shells out since they seem so happy and well seated atm.