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Polished wheels?

Discussion in 'XJ Modifications' started by Mathius, Aug 28, 2016.

  1. Mathius

    Mathius Member

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    I'm just curious if any of you have taken the time to polish your stock wheels to a mirror finish...
    If so, how did it turn out??
    I'm kind of a sucker for shiny stuff.
    A pic or 2 would help a guy out.
     
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Check out bigfitz52 gallery.
     
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    I'll check it out.
    Thanx bud!
     
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    Alright.
    I'm apparently full of dumb questions. But how does one find a members gallery?
     
    Mathius, Aug 29, 2016
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    k-moe Pie, Bacon, Bourbon. Moderator Premium Member

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    Oner fails to remember that the gallery was on the old software, and not the new forum software.....


    Here's a few pics of his work.

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    If you're looking for pics of the wheels fully polished (no paint at all), Im afraid that I don't know of anyone that has done that.
     
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    I'm already on it.. lol
    I might be the first, but it's not easy.
    Very time consuming!
    Will post pics.
     
    Mathius, Aug 29, 2016
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    That

    That looks amazing!!
     
    Marl, Aug 30, 2016
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    if you take the wheel off, put the axle vertically in a vise, slide the wheel on the axle. now you can buff the edge of the wheel with a drill and buffing pad. just don't let the wheel get spinning too fast
     
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    I'm stripping, and polishing the whole wheel, and then some..
    Still not sure what color I'm gonna paint the bike. But it's gonna look shiny!.. lol
     
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    I use McGuires Alumimum polish and a rag. Using the center stand, I spin the wheels by hand and hold the rag/polish against the rim with my finger to polish the rim. I do it once or twice a summer to keep both wheels bright.

    Since mine is chain drive, it also takes the chain grease/stain off the rear wheel rim.
     
    cgutz, Sep 2, 2016
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