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Title: to those with polished lips
Post by: weaselnoze on October 09, 2005, 04:23:37 PM

i've searched and seen a few pictures. currently i have the entire rim polished, minus the spokes and hub. u know, just the smooth part. i wanna see some pics of yours. im not sure i want to have that much of an area polished and want to see if anyone has done different.

Title: to those with polished lips
Post by: Roadstergal on October 09, 2005, 04:26:24 PM

I don't polish my lips; I just use Carmex.

This guy posted just the other week. Purty.

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21453

Title: to those with polished lips
Post by: scottpA_GS on October 09, 2005, 04:40:12 PM

How do you get the paint off, and start the process? I was gonna have mine powder coated this winter but I may polish the rim and coat the center grey

Title: to those with polished lips
Post by: NiceGuysFinishLast on October 09, 2005, 05:35:32 PM

I have a polished stainless steel lip ring... :?

Title: to those with polished lips
Post by: weaselnoze on October 09, 2005, 10:07:17 PM

Quote from: RoadstergalI don't polish my lips; I just use Carmex.

This guy posted just the other week. Purty.

http://www.gstwins.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=21453

yea thats how mine is currently but thats a lil too much bling for me. i wanted to see a pic of just the outer lip polished. oh well you'll see what mine looks like soon enough..

Title: to those with polished lips
Post by: Jazzzzz on October 09, 2005, 11:07:17 PM

Quote from: scottpeelHow do you get the paint off, and start the process? I was gonna have mine powder coated this winter but I may polish the rim and coat the center grey

aircraft stripper from the local auto parts store/automotive paint store

Title: to those with polished lips
Post by: scottpA_GS on October 10, 2005, 08:29:59 AM

sweet.. thanks jazzzz.

you guys/girls that have done this, do you like the results? Is it worth it? Do you think I should strip it down first then tape off the chrome and have the center powder coated?

I am guessing that because of the rough texture of the center is why no one strips that part? Or has someone done that as well?

:mrgreen:

Title: to those with polished lips
Post by: oramac on October 10, 2005, 01:06:36 PM

First off, it's aluminum, not chrome. The reason I didn't strip the entire wheel is because 1. I like the contrast, and 2. Cleaning the wheel center's interiors would be a nightmare with the textured surface. +1 on the use of aircraft paint remover. It made the process a breeze. Be sure to tape off any areas that you don't want affected, then spray carefully. There is also a brush on type you can use.

Title: to those with polished lips
Post by: weaselnoze on October 10, 2005, 01:47:45 PM

its near impossible to get all of the paint off on the rough part. its almost porus (sp). it looks like shaZam! too.

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