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1993 FJ1200 from Minnesota

Started by 1tinindian, July 20, 2013, 10:58:43 PM

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Besides sending my rims off to Pat or Leon, what's it take to get that high sheen on the outer rim?  Just this and elbow grease? http://www.simichrome-polish.com/
John S.

'84 Yamaha FJ1100
'89 Yamaha FJ1250 (XJR top-end)
'94 Yamaha WR250
'80 BMW R100S/Sidecar
'39 BSA WM20

1tinindian

John, this wheel was completely sand blasted after I striped the paint off of it.
To get it smooth enough to polish, the rough surface needs to be sanded down...and I mean A LOT of sanding!!

I started with 80 grit and worked my way up to 600 grit before the polishing ever started.
And the polishing is done with pneumatic tools, not by hand.
I like to use a die grinder with a cloth wheel and rouge.
This will get you there 98%.
It is only after all that, is when the Simichrome is used for the finishing touch and continued maintenance.

Leon
"I want to be free to ride my machine without being hassled by the "man"!
91 FJ1200

aviationfred

Quote from: 1tinindian on February 01, 2014, 10:32:27 PM








Leon,

Your hard work looks incredible.  :good: :drinks: :good2:

I cheated and had my GSXR wheel completely powder coated. It now matches the front FZR wheel







Fred



I'm not the fastest FJ rider, I am 'half-fast', the fastest slow guy....

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