I'm too scared to try it!!

rowdy13

rowdy13

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well, I was watching the DVD that Wizards sent me, and he demonstrates how to get scratches out of the aluminum wheels using the metal polish that comes in a can. He takes 120 grit sand paper, sands on the wheel, then takes the cloth metal polish (thats pink) and rubs the shit out of the spot he just sanded, then buff's it out. and on the DVD,it looks great. Here's the problem, I'm too much of a scared little weenie to try it. I know someone out there has tried this, and please let me know how it turned out, especially if you used Wizards metal polish .
 
narow37

narow37

Angry Southern White Man
Ah just do it you weenie. :lol: Whats the worst that could happen, you have to take it to a pro and pay him to fix it. probably wont cost any more that fixing it the way it is. Hell you may learn something in the process. If I feel like I can do the job, then I try and if I screw up then it goes to the shop.
 
seatmaker

seatmaker

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120 grit sounds course. If I were to try it, I'd start with something at about 1000 grit plus. You could always try it out on someone elses bike while they're in the bar. :loony:
 
Raywood

Raywood

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Damn Rowdy, bust out the drill and polishes and get hot! :job:

If you have a little helper give to him and he will do it. It's not that hard. :D

 
rowdy13

rowdy13

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thats a great idea! I will tell someone, that I will clean up their bike, and while its on the lift, I'll sand paper the shit out of it, and see if it works! Hey, like my signature line says "if ya aint cheatin', ya aint tryin". Come one Gas, try it and let me know. has anyone EVER sanded their wheels before?
 
rowdy13

rowdy13

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thats the stuff I should use......Weenieol. did it take the scratches out, or did it make more???
 
WB Cycles

WB Cycles

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Hey ... no worries Rowdy .... if you mess something up ...

..... I can sell you a replacement. :2thumbs:

:roll: :roll: :roll:
 
bdmridgeback

bdmridgeback

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I have done it mucho! But, I'd use 800-1000 for starters. 120 is way too course. Your wheels need to have some pretty bad scratches to have to sand the spots. Rowdy, post up some pics of the areas your concerned about. Wizards is way better tha Wenol. Even the soft Wenol is like sandpaper so it will leave a scratched, polished, surface when your done.
 
cavracer21

cavracer21

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dude, do not go near your wheels with 120 grit. DO NOT.

even with 600 you will have to high speed buff them to get ther lines out with a heavy pad.

i wouldn't us anything courser then 1000 or 1200, your scratchs can't be that bad or you must not take care of your shit.
 
B

Big Ron

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Damn, just get a piece of aluminum from the hardware store and practice on it first. If you don't like the way that turns out.....there's your answer:up:
 
rowdy13

rowdy13

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no, the scratches are not bad at all. its just when I shine the light on them while polishing, they jump out at you and slap you in the face. the same thing happens to you guys, when the light is on, or the sun is shining on your bike, the little spider scratches are noticeable. I'm what you call a lazy perfectionist. I want things to be perfect, but I"m too lazy to put the effort in. Now, tell me if you guys have ever done this. you are polishing your bike, and you see scratches on the spot you just polished, and wonder "damn, did I just do that"? and you cant remember if that scratch was there before or after you polished. :hi:
 
G

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Did any of you guys consider that maybe they took the sandpaper to the metal just to show that it could be that bad and be polished back to good with their product and nothing else????

I highly doubt they mean for you to take the 120 grit to all your metal. That would be a step back.
 
f-okie

f-okie

AllGaveSome-SomeGaveAll
Rowdy-I've had to take a few scratches out with sandpaper. I started with 600 (if needed) and finished with 1500 wet. Then polish-you'll never find them.It's also how I clean up my pegs when they get scuffed up.:cheers:
 
rowdy13

rowdy13

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thanks Okie for the suggestions. I think I will put off the sanding for another time when I'm a little more knowledgeable. I'm going to watch the DVD again having to do with the metal polish and the sanding. there is a good possibility I missed something. Good thing no one listens to me!!!:flag: but you guys did get me going on a great idea. instead of sanding a friends bike, I think I will cammo up, sneak to a neighbors house and sand and polish their car wheels. :hi:
 
rowdy13

rowdy13

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Just watched the video again... Did I say 120 grit????? I meant 1200 grit:) You guys thought I meant 120 grit! Just trying to see if you guys were on your toes. :eek: Is there a smiley icon for OOOPS or dumb ass? I told you guys I have ADD. Look, just between you guys and I, you really dont have to mention this to everyone, do you? $$$$$$
 
f-okie

f-okie

AllGaveSome-SomeGaveAll
It's just like color sanding a car paint job---put a little dish soap in your water bottle (helps keep it from loading up your sandpaper). Just start off easy. No coarser than necessary. I'll usually start with 800, then just keep going finer.
 
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