Restoration of the nacelle

Stripping off the old paint This is how paint stripper used to work before it became 'eco friendly'	Underside had some surface rust. There were still traces of the original Polychromatic blue finish but	Prepared ready for priming
Primed and a guide coat added ready for final sanding	Nacelle legs were in fair condition	This side was originally Amaranth red so probably a replacement from a Speed Twin
This side was originally Amaranth red so probably a replacement from a Speed Twin	Rust removal This part of the shroud had been rubbing against the fork seal holer wearing it away.	The rusty area was cut out
And a new piece fitted	And welded in	Weld was ground down ready for finishing
Brake cable tube guide This had been worn away	Brake cable tube guide So a new piece of metal was welded in and filed back to shape	Filler applied The factory seam on the inside of the shroud, which forms a moisture trap, was welded up as was the area where the shroud joins the nacelle. All ground back and filler applied
In primer ready for final sanding and top coat	All finished All chrome bezels and headlamp rim were re-plated with DIY Replica Chrome. Speedometer was stripped and repaired following an article found on the Internet. Bars are new as are the rubber grommets. Had a bit of an accident with the transfer which needs replacing

Stripping off the old paint