Polished 7 spokes?

[Large]

Was wondering what to do with my wheels the other day, I like the retro look of the wire wheels but have got the 7 spoke alloys and can really avoid to change. So anyway long story short, was thinking about polinshing the alloys to a mirror finish and wondered if anyone has done this before or have seen this?

Cheers.

 

[redratbike]

lot of work but can be done ..its keeping them gleaming after that is the problem...how about a satin /semi-polished finish with lacquer over them?

 

[Large]

haven't had a chance to look into the options yet was hoping to find some examples to get an idea of what to go for.

 

[Shaun Chandler]

I would look around for wheel polishing shops. I would think if its worth while a polishing shop would be your best bet. Those are huge buffers they use and its very very messy. I used to do maintenance at a large factory that did plating and polishing. I even built a couple automated polishers for them. Would look cool, but I second the coating them after they will oxidize quickly.

Shaun

 

[Large]

Ok thanks guys

 

[XSLeo]

Get them powder coated. They have a powder coat that looks just like chrome.
Leo

 

[Daddio]

I agree...powder coating is amazing today. Just talk to the powder coat shop first, that technology is changing monthly and you might just find a finish you like and all you will have to do is media blast them first.

 

[drewpy]

check these guy's out

http://www.aerocoat.net/