scratches in wheel

[aspen874]

I have a small scratch in my rear wheel after a tire change, a little to deep for
Mothers Billet to remove. Does anyone have the correct procedure for polishing it out ? I e-mailed Performance Machine, I believe they make the wheel for BD,
but I haven't heard back yet

 

[K9Anniv]

I have a small scratch in my rear wheel after a tire change, a little to deep for
Mothers Billet to remove. Does anyone have the correct procedure for polishing it out ? I e-mailed Performance Machine, I believe they make the wheel for BD,
but I haven't heard back yet

Here's another thread in this forum:
http://www.bigdogbiker.com/forums/show-shine/1926-great-polishing-tips.html
Also, try the search engine for this forum...lots of previous discussions on this topic.

 

[barhopper]

You can get a high speed drill (air is faster)with the right buffer on the end and the right polish and you will get it out.

 

[Little-Boo]

For deep scratches on aluminum wheels and other surfaces I have used 1500 to 2000 grit wet and dry sandpaper and then buffed it. It worked great for me :2thumbs:

Carlos

 

[chaingunner]

For deep deep deep scratches..... :lol:

No really, as boo said, I've done the same, and all is good. Just take your time....

 

[K9Anniv]

Time & patience will pay off. Just BE CAREFUL...if you don't know what you're doing with power equipment, you can really 'FUBAR' a wheel in short order!:bang:
I personally would work on this problem by hand vs. using power tools...then see how it looks and go from there. Good luck!

 

[PZNIVYCHOPPER]

I did the same thing when a ratchet slipped. I used a high speed Dremel with rubbing compound. Then scratch compound. then finished with mothers by hand and you could never tell it was there.

 

[Moespeeds]

Don't even bother with power tools, just start with a file or 120 grit wet/dry paper, and work your way down to 1500 wet and then mothers. Will take you 20 min.