Polishing is time consuming. But, if done right it will definately change the attitude of your VTR. I polished my frame and swing arm 5 years ago. It still looks sharp. It took my about 40 hours of sanding and buffing. Now I just maintence polish once a month. Sooner if I am going to a show. I used a buffer polisher with varying stages of sanding discs. Those extrusion lines in the frame are a huge pain. Then I went to a rough cut jeweler's rouge, next a fine cut rouge, finished off with a metal polish(Mother's brand metal polish works well). I used both an electric drill and a Dremel tool with buffing wheels. I now use Wizard's brand two stage metal polish and sealer once a month now. I stripped the bike down to the frame and engine. I still take the plastic off when I shine it up now. The frame looks good with the Pearl yellow plastic, polished stainless pipes, and chrome rims. Once you start don't stop. You will be happy when your done.