Judy steerer polish and sanding

[t-stoff]

Hello, I just bought a Judy XC from 96 to use the steerer on some on 98 judy DH.
But I've noticed the finish is a little bit diferent from the others
Is that possible to sand and polish to put it mirror like? Pics

thanks!!

 

[ishaw]

It sure is. I've done it a few times. Depends on what your starting point is, if it's got scratches you'll want to start off with a coarser material and then step to finer until you get a mirror finish. Then polish with autosol or similar, then give it a few costs of car wax to seal it and make it last longer.

Scotchbrite pads would be what I'd use, unless you have some polishing mops you can attach to a drill.

 

[FluffyChicken]

For reference that matt finish is the standard finish for the forks.

But polish away, many do it

 

[t-stoff]

Thanks for the replies!
Well.... we're getting there, but it has been tough and its nowhere finished
I think the matt finish looks cool on the judy 96 XC but not so much on the 98 DH, it looks out a little bit out of place.
or maybe it's just that I'm used to what we see on the latest restorations