bigboybanshee Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 What is an SOS pad, where would I look for something similar in South Africa? 440110[/snapback] LOL, oops, didn't think about you being in Africa...sorry! An SOS pad is the same as a steel wool pad, but it has soap in it too. You could use a steel wool pad, just throw a little soap and water on it before you use it. I don't know what kind of stores you have access to, but I pick up SOS pads (steel wool pads) at my local grocery store. People typically use them for dishes, cleaning ovens, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toybreaker Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 220 then 400 then 600 grit wet dry sandpaper keeping the surface lightly wet with soapy water then use 0000 steel wool or a red scotchbrite pad I use Flitz metal polish. Works better than mothers or any thing else i have tried. http://www.flitz.com Kinda spendy but works kick ass! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RNBRAD Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 If you guys aren't using a die grinder with 3m rol-loc metal polishing discs, you are working entirely too hard. These things make polishing so easy, a caveman could do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris642 Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 What's a set of douglas wheels run these days anyway? $20? If439671[/snapback] Even if they were that cheap i would never buy them. I have seen those cheaper rims after some trail riding and hitting a couple rocks, not pretty!! the stock ones may be ugly, but they are tough and hold up. If i was buying rims i would go the extra and buy some beadlocks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted November 22, 2005 Report Share Posted November 22, 2005 People typically use them for dishes, cleaning ovens, etc. 440125[/snapback] You were spot on up until that point. WOMEN typically use them for dishes, cleaning ovens, etc. I got your back. And with the Douglas wheels...Even at .190 aluminum they are still not as tough as the stock rims. I think the stockers are .250 or more in thickness. I think its ITP that makes some tough and damn good looking rims. Not cheap is the problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozosborne Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 LOL, oops, didn't think about you being in Africa...sorry! An SOS pad is the same as a steel wool pad, but it has soap in it too. You could use a steel wool pad, just throw a little soap and water on it before you use it. I don't know what kind of stores you have access to, but I pick up SOS pads (steel wool pads) at my local grocery store. People typically use them for dishes, cleaning ovens, etc. 440125[/snapback] I'm sure I'll find something similar in our super markets. If not I'll just get some fine steel wool. Will it work on the chrome surfaces as well without scratching it? There's some of my boots melted on to the bellies! 220 then 400 then 600 grit wet dry sandpaper keeping the surface lightly wet with soapy water then use 0000 steel wool or a red scotchbrite pad I use Flitz metal polish. Works better than mothers or any thing else i have tried. http://www.flitz.com Kinda spendy but works kick ass! 440164[/snapback] If the steel wool donesn't work, I'll try this, I'm a bit scared of being to rough with them at this stage, on account they are only like 2 months new and they set me back like R5k! Even if they were that cheap i would never buy them. I have seen those cheaper rims after some trail riding and hitting a couple rocks, not pretty!! the stock ones may be ugly, but they are tough and hold up. If i was buying rims i would go the extra and buy some beadlocks! 440286[/snapback] There's a guy on my side that does mag repairs and now he can add bead locks to the stock wheels and high polish them at the same time. Will find out what it costs and see if it's worth it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguita Posted November 23, 2005 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 sorry guyz i forgot to tell ya that i have T5 on my bike so what can i use for this?? i will just the rims like they look.. now what can i do with pipes so i can get the best look out of it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 You were spot on up until that point. WOMEN typically use them for dishes, cleaning ovens, etc. I got your back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justintoxicated Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Douglas Rims are great for sand tires though, they weight one hell of alot less than beadlocks or stock rims, and every pound of rotating mass is like 10 lbs of dry weight. So 4 lbs more times 4 is like removing 160 lbs of dead weight frmo your bike! Well maybe not quite that much, but it definately adds up pretty frickin fast! Course this mostly has to do with acceleration due to inertia.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cotton eyed Joe Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Douglas Rims are great for sand tires though, they weight one hell of alot less than beadlocks or stock rims, and every pound of rotating mass is like 10 lbs of dry weight. So 4 lbs more times 4 is like removing 160 lbs of dead weight frmo your bike! Well maybe not quite that much, but it definately adds up pretty frickin fast! Course this mostly has to do with acceleration due to inertia.... 440762[/snapback] You and your angular momentum...... I love Douglas for sand tires, thats for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirtplay1975 Posted November 23, 2005 Report Share Posted November 23, 2005 Here's how I have polished my wheels, and basically anythign aluminum, its easy and it works. You take a quality aluminum polish, like eagle one, mothers, or blu magic and you get some fine steel wool. Use the steel wool to apply the polish and work it in till everything is black then take a terry towl and clean and shine it up. It will take stuff thats dull and make it nice, I discovered it one day by chance just seeing what it will do and it works good, but you want to use cation on chrome if you try it I dont use it on chrome, just the polish by itself and a terry towl on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DemonShee Posted November 30, 2005 Report Share Posted November 30, 2005 Have any of you guys tried the new Mother's powerball? I have heard some really good things about it. I guess it is basicaly the same as the Flitz system and about the same cost. I did find however that you can get them for alot less than I have seen online at Autozone. I havent bought it yet but I might here in the next few days. I was thinking this might work realy well for polishing up exaust ports too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIPPEN Posted December 8, 2005 Report Share Posted December 8, 2005 I always forget that the stock rims now aren't gold. IMO the gold really makes it a PITA since you have that much extra work and you can't miss a spot. What's a set of douglas wheels run these days anyway? $20? If u just wanna add a little extra shine then I'll 2nd the mother's. If you want em to really be blinding though I dunno that I'd bother. The equipment involved + the time required isn't really worth the effort IMO. You're still screwed though on the stock pipes. I dunno if they make a clear coat that can withstand the temperature and all clear coats eventually allow some rust. 439671[/snapback] Yeah I tried my luck on my gold wheels and found the same result so I just sprayed them black with automotive undercoat spray. Don't look great but I just run them around home and anything is better than gold. I Keep the nice shinny set with sand tires RIPPEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hulio-mv Posted December 18, 2005 Report Share Posted December 18, 2005 i used inox on my procircuts after hearing about it here works great havent tried it on wheelsthough Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motocrossrider68 Posted January 22, 2006 Report Share Posted January 22, 2006 try some steel wool and some baking soda or scouring powder, should have them both in S Africa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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