777kingsman
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« on: June 06, 2012, 03:14:20 PM » |
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I'm looking for a set of polished wheels for my tourer. it's my understanding that the 2001 and newer models came from honda with polished wheels, then clear coated. If they can be found what would could they be purchased for?
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wdvalk
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« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2012, 03:25:40 PM » |
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they are not finished behind the rotors,cast finish
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old2soon
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« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2012, 06:08:13 PM » |
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If you have REALLY deep pockets  look for the chromed valkyrie wheels.  Just an expensive thought.  RIDE SAFE. |
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Smokinjoe-VRCCDS#0005
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« Reply #3 on: June 06, 2012, 06:26:07 PM » |
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Not chromed...Hand polished...Belong's to a Louisiana rider.   He did the fork's as well.  |
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« Reply #4 on: June 06, 2012, 06:31:13 PM » |
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If you have REALLY deep pockets look for the chromed valkyrie wheels. Just an expensive thought. RIDE SAFE. There's a set on ebay now. Marty |
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salty1
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« Reply #5 on: June 06, 2012, 06:49:00 PM » |
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You can polish yours. Mothers mag & alum polish and mothers mini power ball make it relatively easy. Remove your wheels, then the rotors and polish away. I've done two sets of wheels and they turned out great. If you've got some ruff spots, like scratches, use some 600 wet n dry to smooth things out and then polish away. You may need to follow up the 600 with 1000 grit.  |
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salty1
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« Reply #6 on: June 06, 2012, 06:52:49 PM » |
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Louisiana rider the bike Smokin posted here is gorgeous. You can be real proud of that Valk!  |
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« Reply #7 on: June 06, 2012, 06:59:22 PM » |
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You can polish yours. Mothers mag & alum polish and mothers mini power ball make it relatively easy. Remove your wheels, then the rotors and polish away. I've done two sets of wheels and they turned out great. If you've got some ruff spots, like scratches, use some 600 wet n dry to smooth things out and then polish away. You may need to follow up the 600 with 1000 grit. I've tried the Mother's before.....it worked pretty good, but then I tried White Diamond metal polish. W/D seemed to work better for me. Used a mini power ball and also worked it by hand with both polishes. |
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Tundra
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« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2012, 02:42:07 AM » |
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Do it yourself and save some cash.
I wet sanded mine recently 320 grit, 400 grit, 600 grit, 1000 grit. Then used a small buffer with the white stick, then White diamonds.
Looks close to chrome.
I have seen some good video here years ago regarding wheel polishing and some different methods used. Maybe someone has that link?
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« Reply #10 on: June 07, 2012, 04:43:34 PM » |
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heres the link tundras is talking about
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« Reply #11 on: June 07, 2012, 07:20:36 PM » |
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Did my own , A good winter (non riding season project). I use the method in the video above. Good Luck!  |
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