Just wanted to know if anyone has stripped and polished their Fatboy rims. Kicking around the idea for this winter project. Whats the best method.

Thanks

Ernest

 

I had mine done on my last Fatboy.

Took them in work and had one of the CNC lads machine up the castings for me.

I hand polished them up afterwards as I didn't have time to get them to the polishers for a full buffing.

They were very difficult to keep clean.
You need to keep them washed frequently after use.
You also need to dry them straight away after washing.

My situation improved dramatically when I started using Chemical Guys Wheel Guard. Two coats of that stuff really does help keep the brake dust and water staining away.

 

Good looking wheels!

Shakey

 

Good question.. I am planning on taking mine in and polish all the smooth and powdercoat the rough areas to match the bike. I thought it was my idea, but since being on here I have seen some already done that way. I'm sure if I keep thinking I can come up with something all my own. Like maybe a hammer dent with a bullet sticker, ah damn already done..............

 

I did mine last winter. I would guess it took about 8 hours for each wheel. I used a Porter Cable detail sander. I think I started with 60 grit paper and worked my way down before i started buffing with a polishing wheel on a heavy duty drill.

I am sure there are more professional tools you could use to make it a little easier but I used what I had. They did turn out very nice and I have no problem keeping them clean at all. Looking back I may have just paid for the trade in on already polished ones. If you have the time and patience more than money, go for it. Otherwise, I would just buy them. By the way it does make a larger mess to boot.

 

For my Winter project, I'm going to get my wheels polished and then chromed.

 

I was thinking of getting the unpolished area painted to match the bike color