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Philip
05-13-2009, 10:09 AM
Hello everyone
I'm new on this Site and come with a question :)
I have a xb9s 03. Is it possible to polish the complete wheel like other have done there frame?
If so, what's the best way to do so?

Thanks
Philip

xtremelow
05-13-2009, 10:42 AM
Anything is possible but you would need to sand smooth the rough parts if the wheel which would be a straight up bitch.

Never worth the work unless you had some power tools that could do the work in a jiffy.

And if you did get them polished I would highly recommend a clear powedercoat directly after to maintain the look. Otherwise they will get dirty very quickly.

sedars
05-13-2009, 12:54 PM
I don't know about that, the outer rim would not be a problem with a DA sander, but the spokes would pretty much be impossible, I would recommend paint, or powder-coat! But would love to see what you come up with

Philip
05-14-2009, 10:02 PM
Yeah i had an another look at it and ithink i will leave it the way it is.

But i would love a complete polished wheel.

Tork
05-14-2009, 11:18 PM
Powdercoating has really come a long way in the colors and finishes available. You can get all or a portion of your rims powdered to look like polished nickel or aluminum. The best part is that you'd never have to polish- Just wash 'em like you normally do. It would cost you some coin, but could ultimately save a butt-ton of labor and upkeep.

xtremelow
05-14-2009, 11:20 PM
Agreed powder coating the wheel would be the way to go.

It would cost a little more but the time you would save would easily justify spending a little extra cash.

sedars
05-26-2009, 04:11 PM
why not send them away and get them chromed? if you really want the shiny look that is the way to go!

03Firebolt9R
05-26-2009, 05:37 PM
Yeah, like this.

http://www.buellxb.com/buell_images/3092_20090120034514_L.jpg

Philip
05-27-2009, 10:18 PM
Yeah i already checked the prices and its definitely the next thing i will do.

Just perfect....

tuneport67ss
05-27-2009, 11:57 PM
Where did you get the back rotor? I like the way that thing looks.:)

03Firebolt9R
05-28-2009, 03:26 PM
Thanks...I got it from ASB.

Scalloped rear rotor. (http://www.americansportbike.com/shoponline/ccp0-prodshow/9062.html)