CHROME WHEEL RIMS

[thewiz]

can gsxr rims be chromed .

[Gitzy]

According to this Andy yep they can.. you not consider polishing and clear coat, with no chance of flaking in future??

http://www.ioffer.com/i/suzuki-gsxr-600-750-08-09-chrome-wheel-rims-exchange-148889313

You could send your wheel here, I've heard good things..

http://www.motorcyclepolishing.com.au/Wheels.htm

[JackTar]

How about a subwoofer and bouncing suspension while you are there.

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by JackTar

How about a subwoofer and bouncing suspension while you are there.


Lol.. seriously I can't remember the last time you said something nice [:0]

[latheboy]

Abo chrome is cheaper and you can buy the silver spray cans at the local auto joint

[JackTar]

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy


quote:Originally posted by JackTar

How about a subwoofer and bouncing suspension while you are there.


Lol.. seriously I can't remember the last time you said something nice [:0]


Me either so get fucked.

[Gitzy]

Lol.. Oh snap, you crack me up..

[thewiz]

ok just waiting on a email back to see how much to Polish them.

[JackTar]

Muuuuuch better, or if you have A LOT of time and don't mind getting fuckoff dirty you can do it yourself.

[thewiz]

quote:Originally posted by JackTar

Muuuuuch better, or if you have A LOT of time and don't mind getting fuckoff dirty you can do it yourself.
depends on what they charge if its to much il just get them painted.

[JackTar]

Painted is a lot less upkeep mate.

[Gix11]

If you get motivated (and don't already know how to do it): http://www.streetfighters.com.au/ASF_HT_polish.asp

[JackTar]

That is a lot of motivation for two whole wheels Si, I started on an R1 swingarm once and and got so sick of it I gave it to Sharky for nothing(except the bourbons he bought me at AFR).

[fimpBIKES]

i have chrome wheels, but i would rather they were powdercoated really
you get pretty much the same effect from polishing the lips plus you dont have to worry about chips every time you get new tyres fitted

(actually, i fit my own tyres now so i can be sure they dont get fucked up)

[thewiz]

this is a email they sent me.

The price for polishing wheels is $180 each for complete polish based on a 3 spoke. We can arrange courier pick up and delivery from metro areas for approx $35 each way (depending on the size of the box) to give you a guide to delivery costs..

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

It took me about 2 days to polish 1 wheel, as Blowie says, takes a lot of motivation, so I only did the rim on the rear. Swinga took nearly 3 evenings but that was worth the effort. Do it yourself bloke. Hard yakka but well worth it.

[JackTar]

Not the only rear you've rimmed is it Bryn?

[OLD SKOOL BANDIT]

quote:Originally posted by JackTar

Not the only rear you've rimmed is it Bryn?
No, it's not. If you were nicer you might get some action in stead of just prick teasing Banditrod. You love the cock sailor boy !!

[Lewis Moto]

Done properly a whole wheel will takes me between 20 - 30 hours. I charge a cut rate of $30 an hour.
By properly I mean all marks and defects removed and the entire surface brought up to a mirror finish that reflects like chrome - $120 per wheel would indicate that they may be roughing down with flap discs and then just buffing leaving you a shiny but poor surface finish. Or they are electropolishing that also gives a shiny surface but definitely not am acceptable finish.
To do it properly I spend 90% of the time doing it by hand - Bastard file, Mill file, second cut file, Rifler files, needle files, 80 grit emery, 120 wet and dry, 180 grit wet and dry, 240 grit wet and dry, 400 grit wet and dry, 800 grit wet and dry, 8" buff trippoli, 4" bufft rippolli 1" tripolli buff, 1/2" buff trippoli and then repeat buffing process with polish and then again buff with swans down.

The finer the finish the less work in the future to maintain them.
I hate doing whole wheels and generally recommend that the spokes be painted in Wog chrome with the rims polished - gives the same effect but no disappointment in the long run and maintenance is easy.

[suxukifreak]

Just buy new rims allready polished...

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1283271650.jpg

[Gitzy]

quote:Originally posted by Aido

Done properly a whole wheel will takes me between 20 - 30 hours. I charge a cut rate of $30 an hour.


So between $600 and $900 to polish one of my 10yo wheels.. holy shit dude..

[fimpBIKES]

i'll do it for 20 bucks and hour for ya mate ;)

[yoda]

I did mine by hand, and the frame and swingarm..
Its a lot of work, and you end up with black shit all over the joint, but well worth it mate.
And, hey, everyone needs an excuse to sit in the shed and drink beer!

[thewiz]

quote:Originally posted by suxukifreak

Just buy new rims allready polished...

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1283271650.jpg


fark yer nice rim but big bucks for that one .

[JackTar]

Des can afford shit like that because he saves heaps on haircuts.

[Gix11]

THe king of bling retains his crown. They look great Des, but good luck with the cleaning mate!

[xa-mont]

LOL such a defence force "cut ya hair ya damn hippy" type statement :P

Dont pretend that you don't wish you didn't have to cut ya hair all the time Jacktar

[thewiz]

looks like its going to take a 300 tire.

[hooligan]

gsx with flash wheels take 2, eh Des?

[JackTar]

quote:Originally posted by xa-mont

LOL such a defence force "cut ya hair ya damn hippy" type statement :P

Dont pretend that you don't wish you didn't have to cut ya hair all the time Jacktar


Wrong - a. Des is bald b. My hair is done with the clippers, no helmet hair and saves me five minutes every morning.

[Bubble Boy]

quote:Originally posted by JackTar


quote:Originally posted by xa-mont

LOL such a defence force "cut ya hair ya damn hippy" type statement :P

Dont pretend that you don't wish you didn't have to cut ya hair all the time Jacktar


Wrong - a. Des is bald b. My hair is done with the clippers, no helmet hair and saves me five minutes every morning.


Judging by your signature Avatar you should spend the savings getting your gums fixed mate

[xa-mont]

i have found a happy medium after leaving the defence force and being allowed to have my hair how ever the fuck i want it to be, not short, but comes out of my helmet looking like it was styled by 12 angels singing in a choir

[suxukifreak]

Yes im bald, all my spare money goes on razors [8D]

Si, the only time ive had to polish them is when i fitted a new chain and the wax covered the rim in white shit.

These rims found a home on the TL....

http://www.asfphotos.com/upload/1283386319.jpg

[Fight_fan]

quote:Originally posted by xa-mont

comes out of my helmet looking like it was styled by 12 angels singing in a choir


LMAO! Thats gold! My work keyboard is now soaked in coffee! I love that line! :D

[Lewis Moto]

quote:Originally posted by Gitzy


quote:Originally posted by Aido

Done properly a whole wheel will takes me between 20 - 30 hours. I charge a cut rate of $30 an hour.


So between $600 and $900 to polish one of my 10yo wheels.. holy shit dude..

Yes. Wheels are intricate with compound curves and tight angles. I do my best to get every single one of them mirror finished. The hours involved and the consumables are exorbitant.
As I just had to explain to a customer over the phone - you get what you pay for.
I am very particular about the finish. You should be able to see a sharp reflected image from 3 feet away.