Fork Questions…

[RDnuTZ]

I found Emory Cloth strips works better for those than steel wool. You can get rolls of ~1" Emory in different grits and cut off like 6" sections and rub/pull back and forth around the fork tube to get the high spots down and lighten the black color. Sometimes a little oil helps too. Then hit with carb or brake parts cleaner. Rinse and repeat until smooth as you want them. Then I hit with "Chrome" or Aluminum/Silver color Rust encapsulating spray paint. I Never thought of Mark's great idea of using the paint pen, but will have to try it 

[2T5]

found Emory Cloth strips works better for those than steel wool. You can get rolls of ~1" Emory in different grits and cut off like 6" sections and rub/pull back and forth around the fork tube to get the high spots down and lighten the black color. Sometimes a little oil helps too. Then hit with carb or brake parts cleaner. Rinse

I know of a mechanic who used this as standard procedure whenever replacing fork seals.