[1109]

I have a set of slingshot wheels that im going to put on my 86 1100.I was wondering if it was better to chrome them or polish them?Ive heard some stories about the chroming weakening the wheels.As far as polishing the wheel,is there anything you can put on them to keep from repolishing them all the time?Thanks for the advise.

 

[771Doug]

Personally, I think polished looks much better. Upkeep isn't that big a deal. I go over mine with Mothers alum polish every once in a while and just keep a coat of wax on them.
Polishing the wheels (if you plan on doing it yourself) is kind of a PITA. I put about 12-15 hours into each of my Katana's wheels. The big plus is that, if you get any scratches, like from changing tires, you can just wet sand/polish them out. If you get a good scratch on a chromed wheel, live with it.
This is how I did mine,but there are several different ways to go about it. It depends on what you have available, like a compressor.

 

[1109]

Thanks for the info! your wheels look sweet.I think im going to give it a try.My cousin works at a machine shop and said he could sandblast them down to the bare metal. then ill start polishing. Thanks again!

 

[Mr Gixxer]

I posted this before in the 1000 section:

chrome adds lots of weight! my sidestand and bracket felt a ton heavier

my polished rims

my chromed sidestand and bracket

my polished triple clamp

my chromed sprocket cover

 

[TowelsRnotHats]

i want Chrome wheels.....

one day when i'm rich......

or i sell the 19's off the acura...

my gurlfreind hates my car

 

[Andy James]

don't go the chrome route it will peel and polishing looks way better.........upkeep aint too bad.......

Andy

[ 10-19-2002, 01:25 PM: Message edited by: Andy James ]

 

[Bones_GSXR]

As I polish in the winter as a side job I can tell you that Polished wheels look much better. They have a nicer color than the Chrome. Also have you noticed that no plater will offer a warranty on the Chrome over two years? That is about how long it takes before the Chrome starts to peel off alum. Some people have had it last longer but they are the exeption not the rule.
Bones

 

[cide]

i went with polished on mine! they are real easy to keep!

 

[J.D.]

Mr Gixxer,

If you want to sell that chrome sprocket cover, let me know....

I am very interested in trading you a stock one and some $$$'s for that.... NICE PIECE....

JDB1371

 

[Mr Gixxer]

Originally posted by J.D.:
Mr Gixxer,

If you want to sell that chrome sprocket cover, let me know....

I am very interested in trading you a stock one and some $$$'s for that.... NICE PIECE....

JDB1371

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I might need the bike all together for the local show in January