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Papachristou
| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2011 - 04:30 pm: |
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as many of you know i scored a firebolt here a few weeks ago. Just trying to get her in the best shape i can. I gave her a nice bath this weekend. i noticed the wheels have a nice polished lip on them but mine are stained from sitting outside. can anyone recommend some kind of polish to clean off the years of neglect would be appreciated. ill try to get a pic of what im talking about tonight, you can tell with some TLC they would really look nice. |
Doz
| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2011 - 04:49 pm: |
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Trust me, dont try polishing your lips using your rims. |
Badrap
| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2011 - 05:05 pm: |
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If they are'nt anodized or clear coated, I would use some metal polish like flitz or blue magic or mothers aluminum polish. |
Ericz
| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2011 - 05:09 pm: |
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If yours are factory polished, you can shine them up again using any metal polish. I use a Classic Cloth but it looks like they are no longer available http://www.cruisercustomizing.com/noname-classic-c loth-cleaner-polish-wax/part/CLASSIC-CLOTH |
Papachristou
| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2011 - 05:15 pm: |
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hmmm, ok, ill see if i can score some kind of metal polish from autozone. (Message edited by papachristou on December 08, 2011) |
Terrys1980
| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2011 - 05:27 pm: |
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Nev-r Dull polishing cotton works good also. |
Luxor
| Posted on Thursday, December 08, 2011 - 10:51 pm: |
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I've tried alot of polishes and find that Mothers Aluminum polish gives the best shine. It's hard work but they are beautiful when finished. |
Xb12randy
| Posted on Friday, December 09, 2011 - 04:34 pm: |
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simichrome available at any good motorcycle shop puts mothers polish to shame. it provides a great finish and its much easier to use |
Nczo6
| Posted on Friday, December 09, 2011 - 09:12 pm: |
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Use blue magic on a polishing wheel that you put on the end of a drill it they are pitted or stained wet sand them first with 1000 grit then move to 1500 grit then polish that is what I did and they look better than new |
Speedfreaks101
| Posted on Monday, December 12, 2011 - 08:18 am: |
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Rouge , buffing wheel & a drill = very little elbow grease. This is also the quickest way to polish your header on your bike. |
Coolice
| Posted on Monday, December 12, 2011 - 09:04 pm: |
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Mothers and course paper towels |