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Pitted rear wheels...guess it was from road brime

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Old 02-15-2011, 03:39 PM
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I am kicking around the idea of powder coating mine.
 

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These are the ones I've been eyeballing...but just don't have the extra funds for them right now....

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
Those are pricy, and having to buy the baby moons adds to the sticker shock!

Back to the ol drill & buffer pads!
 
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As others said; “aluminum polish and a wheel”. IMO, the only real solution is to have them chromed. That’s what I did to mine and I could not be happier!

Jim
 
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I went to my Harley dealer today and talked to the service manager about my wheels. He asked me to bring them in and would take some pictures. Thinks he might be able to get them replaced. I asked about chrome wheels, and he said if there is a chrome wheel upgrade for the TriGlide, he would give me just charge me the difference in cost between the old stock wheels and the upgrades. At least he is willing to look at them and try to help me out. I am really liking this Harley dealer. He owns 3 dealerships in NC.
 
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Old 02-18-2011, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel-Dawg
I went to my Harley dealer today and talked to the service manager about my wheels. He asked me to bring them in and would take some pictures. Thinks he might be able to get them replaced. I asked about chrome wheels, and he said if there is a chrome wheel upgrade for the TriGlide, he would give me just charge me the difference in cost between the old stock wheels and the upgrades. At least he is willing to look at them and try to help me out. I am really liking this Harley dealer. He owns 3 dealerships in NC.
Latch onto that dealer, he wants your business and is willing to work with you.
 
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Old 02-18-2011, 06:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Diesel-Dawg
I went to my Harley dealer today and talked to the service manager about my wheels. He asked me to bring them in and would take some pictures. Thinks he might be able to get them replaced. I asked about chrome wheels, and he said if there is a chrome wheel upgrade for the TriGlide, he would give me just charge me the difference in cost between the old stock wheels and the upgrades. At least he is willing to look at them and try to help me out. I am really liking this Harley dealer. He owns 3 dealerships in NC.
Geez, first a great deal on a Zumo 660, now getting wheels replaced under warranty? I need to hook up with your dealer!
 

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Old 02-18-2011, 06:38 AM
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Geez, first a great deal on a Zumo 660, now getting wheels replaced under warranty? I need to hook up with you dealer!
I hear thats. Heck the dealer we used to do business with would have said blamed us or the cams then try to bend us over.
 
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Originally Posted by TheJimer
As others said; “aluminum polish and a wheel”. IMO, the only real solution is to have them chromed. That’s what I did to mine and I could not be happier!

Jim
Jim,
Who plated your wheels? I'm looking at ***** Shiney's stuff now, seems to be well rated with no complaints.
 
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Jim,
Who plated your wheels? I'm looking at ***** Shiney's stuff now, seems to be well rated with no complaints.
Buddy, Surf City Chrome Exchange did my wheels.
Rear = $190.00ea. - Front = $305.00 with a 2 week turn around.

I am very pleased with thier work.

Jim
 
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Has anyone here used Sharkhide to protect the wheels?
 


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