Nick Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 I've been looking into having my rear wheels refurbed and it's been a real PITA. Went to FAT wheels and they can refurb 3 peice wheels no problem, but can't polish the outer lip to the original mirror finish. They put me onto a company in Erith so I went there but they can't do it either. They in turn put me onto Spit and Polish in Tonbridge but they won't touch 3 peice wheels!! If I have them taken apart and refurbed by Fat wheels who would be able to polish the lip for me? I'm not impressed at all, the metal is quite soft and very easy to scratch which doesn't help as they're a sod to keep clean. Gaz, Dude....? Before any suggests it there's absolutely no way I'm having any part of them chromed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_TC Posted January 19, 2004 Share Posted January 19, 2004 If you had the outer edge chromed, you wouldnt have the problem of keeping it clean like a polished surface. If its only the outer edge, do it yourself, it not rocket science and you could get all the gear for under a 100 notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Walker Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 Originally posted by Nick Before any suggests it there's absolutely no way I'm having any part of them chromed!! I will check to see if the polisher wants to do it You couldn't anyway, dont think anywhere will offer this service on a lip because of the size. Gaz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 my grandad used to do his mirror polishing with scrunched up newspapers and add a bit of vinigar to warm water. it seems to work because his mirrors were always nice and polished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_TC Posted January 20, 2004 Share Posted January 20, 2004 PMSL Doesnt work too well on aluminum though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted January 21, 2004 Author Share Posted January 21, 2004 Gaz - Any news on the polisher...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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