Buffing FXDF wheels
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I looked at the 2014/15 with the black wheels and considered paint or powder, but I'm not into too much black. I'm not sure I could match candy orange or if that would be a good wheel color or just too much orange.
So I'm going to try the Mothers ***** and polish when I lay the bike up in few weeks. It's easier to work on the wheels once the bike is on blocks. Should need new rubber in 2015, then I'll think about something more.
So I'm going to try the Mothers ***** and polish when I lay the bike up in few weeks. It's easier to work on the wheels once the bike is on blocks. Should need new rubber in 2015, then I'll think about something more.
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polishing these wheels blow, i have done the lips on several sets, what a nightmare, even with a full size buffer... but here are some pics of soem of the fat bob wheels we have done if that helps you decide what to do
we also do a contrast cut that comes out pretty wicked
we also do a contrast cut that comes out pretty wicked
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Use a buffing wheel and rouge bars. Mounted on either a paint buffer or 6000 rpm grinder. They will come out looking like chrome and stay that way for awhile. Using mothers is not the same. It makes it shinier but not polished. Using the buffer and rouge wheels melts the aluminum and it lasts much longer. I make my living polishing aluminum. I wouldn't use mothers for anything. It's crap. You can see Pics of my work on Instagram @precisionfleet. I would use a muslin wheel and either green or white rouge. Basic supplies can be had at harbor freight. It's not what I use but it is cheap and available. professional supplies can be bought from Highwayshine.com. Hope this helps
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From: Chicago Il.
polishing these wheels blow, i have done the lips on several sets, what a nightmare, even with a full size buffer... but here are some pics of soem of the fat bob wheels we have done if that helps you decide what to do
we also do a contrast cut that comes out pretty wicked
we also do a contrast cut that comes out pretty wicked
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