Wheel polishing

[Jrod]

I have started to polish the wheels on my ZXR, IMO it looks amazingly good already and its only half done. I'm using the instructions that used to be on yams site (not that its hard )
I will post some pics when 100%

[stinkwheel]

I polished the alloy rims on my supermoto. Soul destroying when you look at it a week later and it is back to how it was before you started. Polishing alloy is only for those who keep thier bike in a garage and only ever ride it on dry summer days IMO.
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What stinkwheel said. I cleaned, or attempted to clean, some polished wheels once. A lot of effort still left a slightly tarnished finish.

But then I'd say the same thing about most tarty bits (for those wanting to look at their bikes, not ride them) .

(Watch out, we'll get accused of being a negative BCF cliche now )

[Sparks!]

J I did warn you not to polish them, you might think they look cool now but I bet you're pissed with them by next week
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[mchaggis]

I've got bare metal alloy wheels with stainless rims, if that makes sense. (Can see in my profile). They're a cakewalk to keep clean, the only part that annoys me really is the chain grease side. White spirit does the job if it bothers me, which it doesn't in this kind of weather.
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[Jrod]

You didn't warm me!
Really if they get dirty it won't matter, I will clean them when I want the bike to look tarty. When i'm just commuting to college etc, screw it they can be dirty

[The Tot]

I generally give my rims a going over with white spirit to remove the grit, don't really bother polishing as sooner or later - it'll get dirty again. White spirit works fine for me
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[Jrod]

Thats not warning, that was just informing me. If you said "Nooooo don't do it" Thats warning
Well i don't regret it yet so I won't complain.

[Jrod]

Finished They look amazing, well until I take it out that won't be until wednesday.

[Claud 14.7 to 1]

How about some pics?

Before and after.

And in 2 weeks: what they look like.

Thanks

[Jrod]

Yer I will post some pics asap