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.

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

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

I have a polished stainless steel lip ring...  

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..

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

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:

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.

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