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Jdorp_
Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 02:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

i got my 03 xb9s about 2 weeks ago. the bikes rims are dirty, but because the rims are slightly porous i can't get them really clean. does this just happen over time, or did the previous owner 'let them go'. is there a way to do this, or should i paint them black. if i paint them black, what is the best way to do it. can they be powder coated? what have other guys done?
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Xb9er
Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 03:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

powder coat those hogs black.
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Danman2540
Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 05:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

go to the car wash and use the presoak stuff on them, then wash them real good with the high pressure there. then polish the lips. see mine in my profile.
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Cmm213
Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 06:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Dont point high pressure water near the wheel bearings! You can always use some simple green and good rim brush.
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Snakedriver
Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 06:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey Jdorp,

If you go the paint or powder coat route, Ill trade you my amber rims. Im looking for a pair of silver rims.

Leo
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Buellfighter
Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 07:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Powder coated!

Jdorp, I was tired of polishing also.
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Cyclone
Posted on Saturday, June 30, 2007 - 07:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Use S100. Let it soak in.
It the best that I have found.
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