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2point2 · 09-22-2006, 11:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doeboy

first timers. how long did it take you.

about 12 seconds..

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JBLAZE · 09-23-2006, 12:21 AM

wow good write up

95GSRBOI · 09-25-2006, 09:29 PM

First time polising rims. What brand of palm sander should I use if I am using it just to polish my rims? I saw a few on Ebay going for $15-$20 bucks, PALM GRIP ORBITAL SANDER 58414. I wonder will they be okay to use to use for my rims. Here's a link to the palm sander and let me know what you guys think since I am just using it probably once and never again. Also, is there a package deal for sand paper 150, 220, 320, 400, 600, 800, 1500 grits? What brand of sand paper should I use? Thanks
http://cgi.ebay.com/PALM-GRIP-...wItem

==Catfish== · 09-26-2006, 11:32 PM

I am polishing my fat fives...its taking about 5 hours each. I only got one done.

Here is a pic.

2point2 · 09-27-2006, 06:54 AM

it goes much faster as you get better at it..

jdmztrane · 09-27-2006, 07:30 AM

Any one else besides me do GT3's or Gabs. Mine were a pain in the ass so I just polished the surface and left the insides rough. If you have em, post some pics.

Fliplm0de · 09-28-2006, 07:21 PM

turning out good.. i started today only strippeed off 2 can't wailt to finish but im a loooooongs way ahead

95GSRBOI · 09-30-2006, 01:18 PM

anyone?

CO_CReX · 10-01-2006, 04:55 PM

I just picked up a set of Hammers and they dont look all that bad, but I want them to look like your guys's! LOL! Can't wait to start up on this! Good god I love DIY's!!!

jdmek9imagex · 10-02-2006, 10:26 PM

hey guys, i just traded my enkies for some si wheels, the wheels are kind of jack up a little bit, i just had 4 new tires mounted on them. but my point is that i want to polish the wheel si. wanted to know if i can polish the wheels while the tires are on the rim. dont want to spend $$$ unmounting and remounting them on plus balacing too.

thanks

Fliplm0de · 10-02-2006, 10:27 PM

is that how its suppose to look after 800 grit?? just wanna know if im on the right track thannks.

Tim. · 10-03-2006, 07:03 AM

yea man, that looks good. i just started one of my blades a few days ago. it is super hard to get in the small crevaces, mainly the corners next to the blades on the outside of the wheels. anyone find an easy way to get those spots?

Fliplm0de · 10-03-2006, 03:03 PM

thanks

im doing exactly what ur doing spoon haha im doing everything by hand its a BITCH but hopefully the outcome is rewarding

Modified by Fliplm0de at 7:55 PM 10/3/2006

Danethomp · 10-03-2006, 10:40 PM

not my car but here's hopinig mine turn out half as nice!

Jay J · 10-03-2006, 11:16 PM

j00r crazy^^

jusstoogood · 10-04-2006, 07:43 PM

i was wondering if i would be able to polish my 92 civic dx hatchback wheels the same way because im not sure they are aluminum and is there a big difference if i don't sand it with water? any info anyone?

s10cky · 10-07-2006, 06:17 PM

do not sand your rims with a palm sander, there are two many curves and you will gouge something.

EJ_ALLMOTA · 10-09-2006, 05:35 PM

Just finished these hoes.. Probably mount them in a few days..

jdmek9imagex · 10-09-2006, 06:52 PM

nice job man. what did you do with the balance clip on the outer rim?

SoHc94 · 10-09-2006, 07:23 PM

yup... either use yur acutally palm. or use a 3m rubber block... and take all the paint off with aircraft stripper. then sand it untill its as smooth as u want... then primer. and if its not smooth then... wetsand it 800 or sumthn. and then spray yur otehr and then clear.

s10cky · 10-09-2006, 07:54 PM

thats good advice for painting. but he is polishing.

EJ_ALLMOTA · 10-09-2006, 08:04 PM

i knocked it off with a hammer and a flat head.. Im gonna get the wheels balanced as sport wheels b4 i mount them on my car.. So hopefully the will be able to place all necessary weights on the inside or backside...

SoHc94 · 10-09-2006, 08:15 PM

oops. i got my mind on all that still. painting my rims... thought thats what he was doing..

EJ_ALLMOTA · 10-09-2006, 09:55 PM

This guide is all you need right here... http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1259115

Just finished mine today and this is how they came out..

guywitaDA · 10-10-2006, 01:19 AM

B B B e E eeE utiful... very nice work

09-23-2006, 12:21 AM	#252
JBLAZE Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: houston, tx, usa Posts: 7	Re: (2point2) wow good write up

09-25-2006, 09:29 PM	#253
95GSRBOI Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Da Town Posts: 379	QUESTIONS: POLISHING SI RIMS First time polising rims. What brand of palm sander should I use if I am using it just to polish my rims? I saw a few on Ebay going for $15-$20 bucks, PALM GRIP ORBITAL SANDER 58414. I wonder will they be okay to use to use for my rims. Here's a link to the palm sander and let me know what you guys think since I am just using it probably once and never again. Also, is there a package deal for sand paper 150, 220, 320, 400, 600, 800, 1500 grits? What brand of sand paper should I use? Thanks http://cgi.ebay.com/PALM-GRIP-...wItem

09-26-2006, 11:32 PM	#254
==Catfish== Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Lake, USA Posts: 8,143	Re: (JBLAZE) I am polishing my fat fives...its taking about 5 hours each. I only got one done. Here is a pic. __________________ FOR SALE YBFB crew

09-27-2006, 06:54 AM	#255
2point2 Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Kitchener, Ontario, CANADA Posts: 5,604	it goes much faster as you get better at it.. __________________ Turbocharged CRX w/Stock H22 10.73 @ 137mph Pics and Info

09-27-2006, 07:30 AM	#256
jdmztrane Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Fastenal in MD Posts: 994	Re: (Doeboy) Any one else besides me do GT3's or Gabs. Mine were a pain in the ass so I just polished the surface and left the insides rough. If you have em, post some pics. __________________ -F2-Skunk2-Eibach-AEM-Trust-CTR-SIR-

09-28-2006, 07:21 PM	#257
Fliplm0de Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego., CA Posts: 1,254	Re: (jdmztrane) turning out good.. i started today only strippeed off 2 can't wailt to finish but im a loooooongs way ahead __________________ http://hondamarketplace.com/showthread.php?t=2475519 cheap/free stuff

09-30-2006, 01:18 PM	#258
95GSRBOI Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Da Town Posts: 379	Re: QUESTIONS: POLISHING SI RIMS (95GSRBOI) anyone?

10-01-2006, 04:55 PM	#259
CO_CReX Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Colorado Springs, CO, USA Posts: 468	I just picked up a set of Hammers and they dont look all that bad, but I want them to look like your guys's! LOL! Can't wait to start up on this! Good god I love DIY's!!! __________________ 89' Boosted CRX 95' Boosted EG *NEPTUNED*

10-02-2006, 10:26 PM	#260
jdmek9imagex Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: mid west Posts: 97	Re: How to polish your (Si) rims... (2point2) hey guys, i just traded my enkies for some si wheels, the wheels are kind of jack up a little bit, i just had 4 new tires mounted on them. but my point is that i want to polish the wheel si. wanted to know if i can polish the wheels while the tires are on the rim. dont want to spend $$$ unmounting and remounting them on plus balacing too. thanks

10-02-2006, 10:27 PM	#261
Fliplm0de Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego., CA Posts: 1,254	Re: (CO_CReX) is that how its suppose to look after 800 grit?? just wanna know if im on the right track thannks. __________________ http://hondamarketplace.com/showthread.php?t=2475519 cheap/free stuff

10-03-2006, 07:03 AM	#262
Tim. Junior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: NoVA, MA.com Posts: 477	yea man, that looks good. i just started one of my blades a few days ago. it is super hard to get in the small crevaces, mainly the corners next to the blades on the outside of the wheels. anyone find an easy way to get those spots? __________________ NoSig

10-03-2006, 03:03 PM	#263
Fliplm0de Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: San Diego., CA Posts: 1,254	Re: (spoon0313) thanks im doing exactly what ur doing spoon haha im doing everything by hand its a BITCH but hopefully the outcome is rewarding Modified by Fliplm0de at 7:55 PM 10/3/2006 __________________ http://hondamarketplace.com/showthread.php?t=2475519 cheap/free stuff

10-03-2006, 10:40 PM	#264
Danethomp Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 743	Re: (Fliplm0de) not my car but here's hopinig mine turn out half as nice! __________________ 97 M3 Sedan 99 Turbo LS Hatch For Sale <FONT COLOR="Red">HERE</FONT> http://images.honda-tech.com/set1/smile/emsmilep.gif <FONT COLOR="Red">*Myspace*</FONT>

10-03-2006, 11:16 PM	#265
Jay J OG Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Socal CA Posts: 6,213	Re: (Danethomp) j00r crazy^^ __________________ Toyota Aristo DC2-SOLD If you need a car detailed in SoCal Let me know

10-04-2006, 07:43 PM	#266
jusstoogood Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6	i was wondering if i would be able to polish my 92 civic dx hatchback wheels the same way because im not sure they are aluminum and is there a big difference if i don't sand it with water? any info anyone?

10-07-2006, 06:17 PM	#267
s10cky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: sumter, sc, us Posts: 1,597	do not sand your rims with a palm sander, there are two many curves and you will gouge something.

10-09-2006, 05:35 PM	#268
EJ_ALLMOTA Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,827	Re: (jusstoogood) Just finished these hoes.. Probably mount them in a few days.. __________________ GECKOSquad flickr

10-09-2006, 06:52 PM	#269
jdmek9imagex Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: mid west Posts: 97	Re: (EJ_ALLMOTA) nice job man. what did you do with the balance clip on the outer rim?

10-09-2006, 07:23 PM	#270
SoHc94 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Searcy, AR usa Posts: 508	yup... either use yur acutally palm. or use a 3m rubber block... and take all the paint off with aircraft stripper. then sand it untill its as smooth as u want... then primer. and if its not smooth then... wetsand it 800 or sumthn. and then spray yur otehr and then clear.

10-09-2006, 07:54 PM	#271
s10cky Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: sumter, sc, us Posts: 1,597	Re: (SoHc94) thats good advice for painting. but he is polishing.

10-09-2006, 08:04 PM	#272
EJ_ALLMOTA Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,827	Re: (jdmek9imagex) i knocked it off with a hammer and a flat head.. Im gonna get the wheels balanced as sport wheels b4 i mount them on my car.. So hopefully the will be able to place all necessary weights on the inside or backside... __________________ GECKOSquad flickr

10-09-2006, 08:15 PM	#273
SoHc94 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Searcy, AR usa Posts: 508	oops. i got my mind on all that still. painting my rims... thought thats what he was doing..

10-09-2006, 09:55 PM	#274
EJ_ALLMOTA Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,827	Re: QUESTIONS: POLISHING SI RIMS (95GSRBOI) This guide is all you need right here... http://www.honda-tech.com/zerothread/1259115 Just finished mine today and this is how they came out.. __________________ GECKOSquad flickr

10-10-2006, 01:19 AM	#275
guywitaDA Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: union, sc, usa Posts: 467	Re: QUESTIONS: POLISHING SI RIMS (EJ_ALLMOTA) B B B e E eeE utiful... very nice work __________________ 97 Integra gsr...................................current 97 ek hatchcrap................................traded for dc2 95 civic ex/yep another one................sold 93 champ wht hatch/ new project........traded

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