It would be good if you could post some 'after' pictures to show folks what can be achieved with patience and gentle elbow grease.


Hi Mick. Absolutely i will. I do not have any of the cylinders unfortunately at this time. My work has me out of the country until christmas unfortunately but will ...

Thank you all very much for the useful replies. I have been working on the pistons and barrels on and off for a few weeks now. The pistons have cleaned up really nice, rings grooves are clear and nice shiny aluminium all over and then coated with ACF50 to prevent corrosion. Removing the rings i ...

Adding a comment with the rest of the photos.

Hi everyone,

I have recently inherited a 1961 Ariel Arrow when my dad died. Unfortunately she is in a bit of a sorry state as the last tax disc 1973.

Anyway, i would like to ask for some advice to someone whose not worked on these bikes before. I have pulled the barrels off and removed the pistons ...