IllusionalTA
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the paint on the rear rim is just sooo thick... you should have seen the "crater" when i hit it w/ the blaster.. there's at least 6 coats on the rear...
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so the front was alot easier? was it thinner?
That first day of warm, sunny spring weather will make you love that you did it!
light from my work lights were getting me a little ecited....so I can only imagine what the sun will do....
IllusionalTA
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the front paint literally fell off.. seriously.. i did the front first.. and i thought it was all a walk in the park.. i was sorta confused when i got to the rear.. lol..
looks awesome!!!!!...is that the db you are sending me?
You don't have to tape the center line. That portion is such a PITA to get off, there's really no need to tape it.
IllusionalTA
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one just like it.. just not as dark. the one your gettin' is a suzuki db..
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i didn't tape the center either.. on the front or the rear.. afterwards i just painted the centers againw/ black ceramic caliper paint.. for that "fresh" look lol..
I am going to have to touch up the center....there are a few spots where the "stripper got away from me"
IllusionalTA
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It worked really well... and it can take some heat and grease, and brake dust and what not.. so figured what the hell...
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I m doing the rear wheel right now and I see what you all are talking about what a pain. I did this before on my 93 GSXR 1100 and it was cake. Anyways how long did you give the stippper to do its thing before removing it and reappling. It seems like after 5 minute it did what its doing to do right?
Lots of work keeping the polish up. That's why I went chrome.
Much easier if you have the front and rear bike stands. Otherwise, you'll have to polish a bit then roll the bike up and polish a bit more.
Believe it or not, I originally bought my stands for that reason alone.
I've heard a product called Zoop Seal works good. I have not used it but am planning on it when I do my wheels.Lots of work keeping the polish up. That's why I went chrome.
i just did mine.. took forever to do the rear rim.. so i just sandblasted them.. lol..you'll love the results.... btw.. i got your windscreen.. lol. i just work too damned much..
I would be VERY interested to hear how the sand blasting went. Do you have to be extra careful once you are through the paint? Did you use sand or glass beads or plastic media? Was there some sanding or cleanup to do once the paint was gone or did just polishing work at that point?
Did you try blasting the center and spokes? Do you think blasting those areas would work well?
Thanks!
well my front wheel is off my bike and taped up....I am going to start stripping it tomorrow night...and I will hopefully be done by sat afternoon.....because I plan on putting everything back together this weekend.
BlkDrgnZ28
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sweet deal i would like to see the finished pics ... would you be able to spray them with a clear coat to keep the shine nice and new lookin?
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