Hi,
Having got back in to the NC30 i now have the engine out and will soon remove the swingarm and front forks.

1 - I am confident that using an orbital polisher i can clean the shiny part of the frame but the rought part at the rear looks like it has dirt ingrained. I have tried using Autosol but this does not seem to be working. Do you guys have any idea how i can clean this up?

2 - The seingarm is minging so i am going to sgot Blast it clean. What sort of paint would you recommend? My second option is to powdercoat. I have tried cleaning the swingarm but there are a number of small impressions etc which is why i want to take it back.

(Pic to be inserted once bikepics is up and running again)

Thanks in advance.

Parafin and a brush for the cast bits. Also lots of patience.

Polished frames are a bit passé, you missed that boat in about 1995, around the same time as (purple) anodised fairing bolts and brake levers... I wouldn't bother at all. Mostly, the original finish cleans up pretty well using parafin, but if it won't then maybe either powder coat or new clear or black anodising.

Yes good thinking, i will get some paraffing and some nail brushes etc and give that a go.