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What are the best polished rotors?,or polished my stock ones?

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Old 01-06-2016 | 07:59 AM
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Default What are the best polished rotors?,or polished my stock ones?

Wanted to change my rotors. I was not sure if I should just send my out , or if I could find ones that are any good.
I see a lot for sale,but just not sure.
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Old 01-06-2016 | 08:07 AM
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I have Bitchin Seats polished stainless steel rotors, they are spendy, but sexy as hell and look like chrome still 3 years and 45,000 miles later.
 
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Old 01-06-2016 | 08:26 AM
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I have the same question..... when I looked into having mine polished the cost was crazy.... about 100 to 140 each....

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Old 01-06-2016 | 08:34 AM
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There is a place in cal. that will do all 3 rotors for 135.00,or 2 for 89.00 plus 15 00 for shipping.
They have 100% rating, and have been doing this for 25 yrs
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I was thinking about trying them..
 
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Old 01-06-2016 | 10:02 AM
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Talk to the guys at Hog Pro - their a sponsor here and will steer you in the right direction...
 
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Old 01-06-2016 | 11:02 AM
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Do it yourself, look it up here. A member posted a pretty good method and it was easy.
 
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Old 01-06-2016 | 11:31 AM
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I wouldn't polish a set with higher miles on them. If low milage and no vibration issues then it would be feasible. I would hope before polishing thickness would be checked to make sure you don't waste your money. Also use a good pad that won't chew the contact area.Sintered pads will not be as gentle as Lyndall extreme for example.
 
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Old 01-06-2016 | 12:57 PM
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The issue with polishing rotors is that depending on who does it the heat can have a tendency to warp them. We offer numerous styles of polished rotors but do not polish stock rotors for this reason.
 
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Old 01-06-2016 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Hogpro
The issue with polishing rotors is that depending on who does it the heat can have a tendency to warp them. We offer numerous styles of polished rotors but do not polish stock rotors for this reason.
Nothing worse than a shiny set of warped rotors.
 
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Old 01-06-2016 | 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GTK
Nothing worse than a shiny set of warped rotors.
And that is the truth.
 


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