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Offline JEREMYZDEAD

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Polishing 06 hubs
« on: April 08, 2010, 10:33:18 AM »
Got a new set of 08 rim coming so I was wondering if it's possible to polish the hub to a mirror finish? The rim and spokes are going in the trash.
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Re: Polishing 06 hubs
« Reply #1 on: April 08, 2010, 10:57:59 AM »
Yes, it just takes small Dremel like polishing equipment.  It would be a hard area to reach with the wheel laced up, to keep it looking good.
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Re: Polishing 06 hubs
« Reply #2 on: April 08, 2010, 11:45:43 AM »
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Re: Polishing 06 hubs
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2010, 04:16:52 PM »
  You will never be able to keep them polished. The first one will oxidize white before you get the second one finished. If you do polish I would clear coat them or have them clear powder coated. Most all aluminum that is unpainted on a motorcycle is anodized to keep it from oxidizing. It would look go though.
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Re: Polishing 06 hubs
« Reply #4 on: April 08, 2010, 05:43:13 PM »
I've done the frame. Where I sanded it with 1500 grit and water then hand polished with mothers. It stays nice for a little while if you ride the mountain( I keep falling when it's muddy). I saw a polisher in Walmart which looks sort of like the mothers polishing ball which would work perfect oon all surfaces of the hub. @jfab if I would send you a frame, how much would it be to fab the mounts and such for the k5 to fit?
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