200mm Rear Softail Custom
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200mm Rear Softail Custom
Anyone know where I can find a good deal on a chrome wheel for the rear of my 09 Custom? The bike has seen a fair share of weather, that aluminum rear is starting to get all that tarnish and callous on it. Time for it to go.
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What type of polish? I am interested....
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I went through this exact same thing with my 2007 Softail Custom with the aluminum rim.
I tried every method of polishing, every chemical, and every tool.
It looked good for a little while, but even with diligent maintenance, it would always dull.
Finally, I pulled the stock aluminum rim off and sent it to Browns Plating to be chromed.
Best investment I ever made. Just wipe it off with a rag when it gets dirty and it always looks brand new.
Should have just done it when I first got the bike.
I tried every method of polishing, every chemical, and every tool.
It looked good for a little while, but even with diligent maintenance, it would always dull.
Finally, I pulled the stock aluminum rim off and sent it to Browns Plating to be chromed.
Best investment I ever made. Just wipe it off with a rag when it gets dirty and it always looks brand new.
Should have just done it when I first got the bike.
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I went through this exact same thing with my 2007 Softail Custom with the aluminum rim.
I tried every method of polishing, every chemical, and every tool.
It looked good for a little while, but even with diligent maintenance, it would always dull.
Finally, I pulled the stock aluminum rim off and sent it to Browns Plating to be chromed.
Best investment I ever made. Just wipe it off with a rag when it gets dirty and it always looks brand new.
Should have just done it when I first got the bike.
I tried every method of polishing, every chemical, and every tool.
It looked good for a little while, but even with diligent maintenance, it would always dull.
Finally, I pulled the stock aluminum rim off and sent it to Browns Plating to be chromed.
Best investment I ever made. Just wipe it off with a rag when it gets dirty and it always looks brand new.
Should have just done it when I first got the bike.
How much did that run you? I don't care too much for the solid rim, but if it was cheaper I'd prob do the same.
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The stock, slotted, chrome rim looks amazing on that bike. Worth every penny not to ever have to do any real work to polish it.
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