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exvalvesetdabbler:
That 350 cover looks like an original finish and probably been nowhere near UK salty roads.

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I tried with a spare cover from a spare engine but it's a bit gnarly to polish up. I though I was ahead of the game in being able to get this cleaned up and just swap it over when I do the tappet covers and valve clearances. Would have to remove a lot of material to get rid of the gouges and chips.

Just have to hope that the one on the bike is a better starting starting position.

I have never found honda castings that great for polishing compared to say Kawasaki.

Regards
Dave

Laverda Dave:
Ash has previously posted photos of the original 400/4 with only 'push miles' on it and sold at auction 2-3 years ago. These photos were the 'go to' for restorers but unfortunately I think all the images may have been lost during the recent server migration.

honda-san:
400/4 breather covers were not painted (nor even clear coat / lacquered that I can tell from the ten or so examples owned over the years).
I believe the original finish was therefore "as-cast", similar to sump / carbs on the same

Chris R.

Rayzerman:
The part number for the 400F is the same one as for the 350F, so.... I'm thinking it wasn't painted....

FYI the Honda Cloud Silver equivalent is Duplicolor CDE1615.

Photo of my painted valve and breather covers........

exvalvesetdabbler:
I decided it was junk and nothing to loose.  Started with 80 grit then 240 and 120 and then on the polishing mop with coarse compound.  Just need to do the rest of it now

The gouge is barely visible and should hopefully disappear with  a bit more rubbing with 240. Probably go down to 600 grit all over before the final polish.

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Just need a good day outside to then do the final polish all over, too messy in the garage.

Regards
Dave

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