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lil400exman
02-06-2004, 08:55 PM
i got a set of freebie R rims that are mint. they only thing wrong is that they are the gaudy gold rims. anyone got any ideas on how getting it off well not taking it to a sandblaster etc? i tried aircraft stripper etc. any ideas cause i would like to have these around and match my quad:p
Atreyu
02-06-2004, 08:57 PM
I used a steel wool wheel to get the red anodization off my rims. Took a while but turned out ok..better then red atleast:cool:
lil400exman
02-06-2004, 09:13 PM
Originally posted by Atreyu
I used a steel wool wheel to get the red anodization off my rims. Took a while but turned out ok..better then red atleast:cool:
lmao yea......why were they anodized RED?:eek2: :p
Moto92
02-06-2004, 10:05 PM
Get some Easy Off oven cleaner, I think the heavy duty comes in the yellow can. I used it to remove anodizing before, works like a charm.
ILGNCC400EX
02-06-2004, 10:30 PM
Originally posted by fearthisracer
Get some Easy Off oven cleaner, I think the heavy duty comes in the yellow can. I used it to remove anodizing before, works like a charm. yep used it to take it off my r rims works good youll be doin some buffin they dont shine after that
RytM1
02-07-2004, 09:03 AM
Just find a local anodizing shop. All they will do is dip them in something and it removes the anodizing. I had this done to a windshield bracket for a sportbike. Took all of about 10 minutes from the time I gave it to them, until the time they gave it back.
lil400exman
02-07-2004, 09:04 AM
Originally posted by RytM1
Just find a local anodizing shop. All they will do is dip them in something and it removes the anodizing. I had this done to a windshield bracket for a sportbike. Took all of about 10 minutes from the time I gave it to them, until the time they gave it back.
yea but my tires are on their and i dont feel like taking them off:p
Atreyu
02-07-2004, 10:21 AM
Originally posted by lil400exman
lmao yea......why were they anodized RED?:eek2: :p


Don't ask...

http://www.imagestation.com/picture/sraid85/pa45c86bc9a069f9a026548fae74dde0c/fac33dca.jpg
crashinmatt
02-07-2004, 06:57 PM
wow looks like those bolt holes r slopped out a bit.
RytM1
02-10-2004, 07:20 PM
Originally posted by lil400exman
yea but my tires are on their and i dont feel like taking them off:p
Hmmmm, that may cause a problem. Call the company and see what they say about it. I don't know what they use to remove the anodizing, but if it won't hurt the tire rubber, you may have your fix.
Moto92
02-10-2004, 11:31 PM
From the looks of those oval shaped holes you need to be getting some new rims anyway.