Rims Finish?

[Mark Lewis]

Are the rims on the 650B anodized or did they have some sort of clear coating on them? Any suggestions on making them look better? I can't tell if it's corrosion or some sort of coating coming off. I will not be unlacing them.

 

[angus67]

Try paint remover. Its most likely the original clear

 

[robinc]

+1 on angus67's answer

After removing clear coat then you have to decide how far you want to go, how many hours you want to spend polishing.

There are different approaches in terms of systems/materials, here are a couple of threads regarding polishing rims that will give you some ideas.

http://www.xs650.com/threads/polishing-alu-rims.4899/

http://www.xs650.com/threads/polishing-rims-etc-question.33181/

 

[mrtwowheel]

I've seen this done on other forums, I think I'll do the same with chrome powder coat. Sandblast wheel, spokes and hub as a unit. True the wheel and spokes. Remove the bearings. Powder coat the wheel, hub and spokes as a whole unit. Spare the brake and bearing areas from blasting and powder coat. Install the bearings and check for trueness again, even though there would be no easy way to straighten again. All reversible anyways, with new spokes.

Scott