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novabiker New Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2006 Posts: 8 Location: nova scotia.canada
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Posted: September 11, 2006, 10:28 pm Post subject: alloy rims |
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im trying to polish the rims on my 77xs,and i removed all the old clearcoat...but there are still small sqigly black lines on the metal.ive tryed a 800 grit sand paper,but it seems deeper...is there anything that can remove it...maybee glass beed?
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Cafe_Shop 650Rider Supporter
Joined: Jun 02, 2006 Posts: 228 Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Posted: September 12, 2006, 7:51 am Post subject: Re: alloy rims |
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I think your looking at flow marks. It might be a weld seam. Are the marks radial or circumfluent? The process of bending the aluminum extrusions into wheels can also create stress marks. In any of these cases you won't be able to get rid of the marks.
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novabiker New Member
Joined: Jun 15, 2006 Posts: 8 Location: nova scotia.canada
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Posted: September 12, 2006, 8:10 am Post subject: Re: alloy rims |
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its where the old clearcoat has peeled and lifted its like a tarnish butt it wont come out,its not an actual pit because you can scrape your fingernail across it but cant feel it.ill try to post a pic today.
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