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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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Default Polished Rotors this weekend...

First mod of the season...this is what happens when you're bored!

I polished the hats with a combo of mother's powerball, dremmel and simichrome polish. Finished with a few coats of high-temp clearcoat.

Also did the shock tower and fuel tank cover in front of the rear wheel...hard to see in the last pic, but looks cool in daylight.

What do you think?







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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:14 AM
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Excellent cure for boredom, nice work
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:19 AM
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Good job, no locking lugs?
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 08:20 AM
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Yah those darn hats can get too looking like ....

Your look
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:14 AM
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Nice job!
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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They look great

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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 09:45 AM
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your a sick sick man.
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Originally Posted by capehorn3
Good job, no locking lugs?
Yup, locks are on...these are chrome lug covers.
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your a sick sick man.
Thanks! I think
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Nicely done. The rotors and the gas tank shield sure look good all polished up.
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Looks great!
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Looking good
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 01:30 PM
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Looks great

How did you keep the polish off the fire path of the rotor ? Masking tape or ?
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Old Mar 23, 2009 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jrprich
Looks great

How did you keep the polish off the fire path of the rotor ? Masking tape or ?
If you keep a tight grip, you can focus on the intended work area. If you limp wrist it, it can dance around for sure.
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Nice work. Looks Nice and clean!
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Nice work. Looks great.
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Man that looks good!
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congrats on a great job
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