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nitty917
03-02-2005, 02:06 AM
would like my wheels polished if anyone knows of anyone or somewhere that does let me know thanks for the help
evolution247
03-02-2005, 09:45 AM
Red Dragon does them. I can do them too but what did you want polished (i.e. the lip only)?
nitty917
03-02-2005, 11:34 AM
the whole thing...what else can you do? swing? frame?
drizz
03-02-2005, 11:38 AM
:barf Just do the lip of the rim brotha! You gonna bling yourself to death!
evolution247
03-02-2005, 12:18 PM
Originally posted by nitty917
the whole thing...what else can you do? swing? frame?

I can do the whole thing but time isn't really on my side to do such projects. Let me see if my friend's available. He does good work.

PM me your contact info and I'll make sure he contacts you.
tron
03-02-2005, 01:56 PM
me too evolution. check your pm, i would like to get my wheels polished...
kt157
03-02-2005, 02:14 PM
dont bling out the 600rr it would look horrible
evolution247
03-02-2005, 03:03 PM
Originally posted by tron
me too evolution. check your pm, i would like to get my wheels polished...

Got it. I'll call him later today and will PM you later (if not tomorrow morning).
nitty917
03-02-2005, 06:45 PM
please post how much he charges, that would be great
evolution247
03-03-2005, 10:08 AM
Originally posted by tron
me too evolution. check your pm, i would like to get my wheels polished...

I sent you an email
evolution247
03-03-2005, 10:10 AM
Originally posted by nitty917
please post how much he charges, that would be great

Okay, I spoke to him and he said he'll do the whole bike (frame, subframe, swingarm, and the lips of the wheels) for $1200. He said he's working on some other bikes but can fit you in if you'd like.

PM me if you're interested.
nitty917
03-03-2005, 05:30 PM
ouch..pretty pricey..will pm you if i can get some money together
meetthedealer
03-04-2005, 01:55 PM
1200.00 sounds about right if he does really good work
drizz
03-04-2005, 01:56 PM
Originally posted by nitty917
ouch..pretty pricey..will pm you if i can get some money together

Gotta have back if you wanna bling. There's a reason that shit's for ballaz! :laughing

Good price from what I've seen for a whole damn bike. That's a shitload of work.
BlkDinanM3
03-07-2005, 06:51 PM
Originally posted by meetthedealer
1200.00 sounds about right if he does really good work

Meetthedealer is right...

It was a bitch polishing the lip of my wheels and it took all day. You should check out his work first and then see if the price is worth it. It most likely will be.
drizz
03-08-2005, 12:48 AM
Originally posted by BlkDinanM3
Meetthedealer is right...

It was a bitch polishing the lip of my wheels and it took all day. You should check out his work first and then see if the price is worth it. It most likely will be.
All day to polish the lips of your rims? Musta been a short day. I'll time myself when I do mine for ya. :thumbup
evolution247
03-08-2005, 10:20 AM
I've done wheels in one day but it was the whole day (am to pm) and I wouldn't do it again. I guess you could cut your time in half if you do it with power tools. I do the wheels by hand and the frame with a machine.
BlkDinanM3
03-08-2005, 10:24 AM
Originally posted by drizz
All day to polish the lips of your rims? Musta been a short day. I'll time myself when I do mine for ya. :thumbup

The rear wheel took about three hours (easier access). I also used a Dremel tool to polish the rims (like chrome). The front wheel was a bitch. The paint didn't come off as easy as the rear. I let the paint remover sit twice as long even. I think it would have been easier to remove the wheel and brake discs. It all depends on how easy the paint comes off!!

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/552000-552999/552465_68_full.jpg

The pic was taken at dusk it turned out kind of dark

Good luck with the polishing!.
drizz
03-08-2005, 10:34 AM
Originally posted by BlkDinanM3
The rear wheel took about three hours (easier access). I also used a Dremel tool to polish the rims (like chrome). The front wheel was a bitch. The paint didn't come off as easy as the rear. I let the paint remover sit twice as long even. I think it would have been easier to remove the wheel and brake discs. It all depends on how easy the paint comes off!!

http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/12/web/552000-552999/552465_68_full.jpg

The pic was taken at dusk it turned out kind of dark

Good luck with the polishing!.

True that. Haven't decided whether I'm going to take the wheels off the bike yet or not. At least it turn out looking good. What'd you use as a stripper?
Jakemate
03-08-2005, 06:43 PM
Don't do it!
I polished out my frame and swingarm. Now, I may be too lazy, but it is a pain to take care of!
I'll never do it to one of my bikes again!
BlkDinanM3
03-08-2005, 06:58 PM
Originally posted by drizz
True that. Haven't decided whether I'm going to take the wheels off the bike yet or not. At least it turn out looking good. What'd you use as a stripper?
I used Aircraft Paint remover, I don't remember what brand. Maybe Jasco or something else..
drizz
03-08-2005, 07:00 PM
Originally posted by BlkDinanM3
I used Aircraft Paint remover, I don't remember what brand. Maybe Jasco or something else..

Yeah, Jasco was what I'm going with. Potent stuff... I'm not tripping on the buff though. My plan is actually to strip it, buff it, then brush it. I like the brushed Alum. look a lot better than polished.