Swingarm refurbishment

Otto Otto Otto · 05-Feb-2004, 09:15

I have an 888 which has a few scuffs and scrapes on the swingarm which look a bit unpleasant and are rather eyecatching in side profile. I would like to tidy up said item and achieve as near to a standard finish as possible (not brightly polished!).
Has anyone any experience of this? I thought possibly a soft bead blast and then a lacquer might do it, but I would appreciate any tips!
Also I would like to know paint codes for wheels/frame/motor for '93 888 if poss!
I'm sure SS codes and S/A advice would apply also.
Regards
Justin

Iconic944ss · 06-Feb-2004, 07:46

Welcome on-board.....here is a link from a previous reply on here about paint codes...........

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/faq.jhtml#question20

Good Luck - Frank

Derek · 06-Feb-2004, 11:45

The original finish is anodised. To restore it properly would require the anodising to be removed, the swinging arm to be repolished to remove the marks and then re-anodised. A suitable silver paint might be an acceptable compromise.

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06-Feb-2004, 07:46	#2
Iconic944ss Registered Forum User WSB Hero Bikes: 1993 - 944SS & Aprilia Falco Posts: 7,795 Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: north east Welcome on-board.....here is a link from a previous reply on here about paint codes........... http://www.ducati.com/bikes/faq.jhtml#question20 Good Luck - Frank Reply

06-Feb-2004, 11:45	#3
Derek Registered Forum User GTL Bikes: ST4s ABS Posts: 480 Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Tayside, Scotland The original finish is anodised. To restore it properly would require the anodising to be removed, the swinging arm to be repolished to remove the marks and then re-anodised. A suitable silver paint might be an acceptable compromise. Reply