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Questions for guys that like chrome and britework.


mello dude

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My cruiser is the other half of my riding style, number one bike is the VFR800. One to go fast, one to go slow... Anyhoo I am gradually polishing things on the bike and this go 'round since the rear tire is about shot and and the rear wheel has to come off, (its a shaftie and a PIA) -I thought I would detail some of the rear brake items. (I got the polish on the rear wheel covered.)

I am looking for suggestions on polish or chrome of the rotor and then brake plate, and maybe the caliper. I have seen simular done on custom bikes, so I am out for ideas.

Check my pics of the stocker stuff and then of the custom Valk. I dont want to go all out, just some brightening up that otherwise dull area.

What do you think? Btw - I get up to C'bus once a week.

rearrotor2.jpg

brakeplate.jpg

valkflamerearbrakerotor1.jpg

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PC it all black! :dunno:

Um, dont think so. :eek:

Mbe I should clarify. Looking for someone or shops that can take my rotor and brake parts, and chrome them or possible polish. I would like to brighten the rotor and brake plate as a minimum. (the rotor is a head scratcher :confused:)

(In the custom pics, all the brake parts are stock based)

Who can do it?

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The center section of the rotor can be polished. I'm not sure about chromed as I am not sure on the chroming process. If you polished it you would want a clear of some sort on it. Not sure I would want to do either as it would be a PITA to keep clean. You'd probably be better off PCing the center section of the rotor. I thought about doing the same to mine. Good luck either way.

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Ive used Reflective Chrome PC from Hot Point and it seems to look best on machined or polished surfaces. On a cast surface it kinda just looks like shiny silver. Also you need a clear PC over top or it will lose its luster pretty quick.

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