Polished Rotors

**Jared** · 02-23-2012, 08:06 PM

A few years ago we had a member who polished his rotors. Anyone remember who that was?

**ringadingh** · 02-23-2012, 09:35 PM

I remember the topic, but not the name, Were they polished or chromed?

**jestephens** · 02-23-2012, 10:07 PM

I remember polished too. Not chromed.

jandreu · 02-23-2012, 10:51 PM

That would be bobhamlin

search "polished rotors" and his post will come up

bobhamlin · 02-24-2012, 07:45 AM

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Originally Posted by jandreu

That would be bobhamlin

search "polished rotors" and his post will come up

Thanks, James. I was wondering who the twit was.

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I used an electric palm sander, and the various grades of wet sandpaper to achieve the sheen.

What this non-metal worker learned:

Find something to watch on tv that does not require attention to audio (sports was my choice.)
Be patient (I fought this one). The next finer grit will NOT remove any imperfections that the current grit did not.
They are still holding up well.

I'm still impressed with the results (compared to the original rotors)

**Jared** · 02-24-2012, 09:17 AM

And now, a year later, does it still look good? Did it have any negative affects on your braking?

bobhamlin · 02-24-2012, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

And now, a year later, does it still look good? Did it have any negative affects on your braking?

There is discoloration where the pads rub, but I don't try to clean it more than I do the rest of the rotor--squirt, wipe with a soapy rag, rinse. (My bikes would never win in a "detailing" contest). The non-pad area is just as bright as from the original polish.

I noticed no effect on braking. I only polished the outward-facing side, so I would think any potential problem is only half as great.

dmyers · 02-24-2012, 08:07 AM

those look great
I will have to do that on mine
Add 1 more thing to the list
I have thought about polishing up the edge of the rim as well

Bdog · 02-26-2012, 08:26 PM

Thanks Bob..I just finished doing mine..I didn't do the pad area but did do the outer ring and the other side. When finished I used 500f. heat clear coat. Polished up the bolts and wheel spacers too..everything now looks like chrome...will post when front end is completed

**Jared** · 02-27-2012, 09:54 PM

I did mine as well and they've turn out great! Next time I get the front end off I will be polishing my fork lowers too.

cactusjack · 02-27-2012, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I did mine as well and they've turn out great! Next time I get the front end off I will be polishing my fork lowers too.

Jared, you know the rule...If you don't post pictures, it didn't happen.

Bdog · 02-28-2012, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Utah Motorcyclist

I did mine as well and they've turn out great! Next time I get the front end off I will be polishing my fork lowers too.

I just did mine jared..ya gotta strip the clear coat off first..then a lot of sanding, as they are poorly finished from factory but end result is day/nite..will post pics when front end is back together

element80 · 02-27-2012, 10:16 PM

Yall might wanna check out Gords! that stuff is awesome! one of TX's best kept secrets!

GORD's Aluminum/metal POLISH!

**Jared** · 02-29-2012, 10:17 PM

Here's a few pics. The bike is in pieces right now and will get some pics of the parts on the bike after I'm done.

**ringadingh** · 02-29-2012, 10:32 PM

That looks great Jared,nice work. Its something Ive thought of doing on mine , but just havn't found the time yet.

02-23-2012, 08:06 PM	#1
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02-23-2012, 09:35 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	I remember the topic, but not the name, Were they polished or chromed? __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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02-23-2012, 10:51 PM	#4
jandreu Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Makawao, Hawaii Posts: 1,409	That would be bobhamlin search "polished rotors" and his post will come up __________________ James Andreu '07 1600 Red/Silver VBA Member #1356 jandreu@hawaiiantel.net
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02-24-2012, 09:17 AM	#6
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	And now, a year later, does it still look good? Did it have any negative affects on your braking? __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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02-24-2012, 08:07 AM	#8
dmyers Sr. Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: springfield Mo Posts: 1,310	those look great I will have to do that on mine Add 1 more thing to the list I have thought about polishing up the edge of the rim as well __________________ Don Myers 2012 green vaquero custom bars V&H pro pipe FI2000 custom intake work in progress
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02-23-2012, 10:07 PM	#3
jestephens Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Fairview Heights, IL (StLouis) Posts: 1,601	I remember polished too. Not chromed.
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02-26-2012, 08:26 PM	#9
Bdog Sr. Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Ft. Mcmurray Ab. Posts: 1,447	Thanks Bob..I just finished doing mine..I didn't do the pad area but did do the outer ring and the other side. When finished I used 500f. heat clear coat. Polished up the bolts and wheel spacers too..everything now looks like chrome...will post when front end is completed __________________
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02-27-2012, 09:54 PM	#10
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	I did mine as well and they've turn out great! Next time I get the front end off I will be polishing my fork lowers too. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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02-27-2012, 10:16 PM	#13
element80 Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Tyler, TX Posts: 169	Yall might wanna check out Gords! that stuff is awesome! one of TX's best kept secrets! GORD's Aluminum/metal POLISH! __________________ traded the vaquero on a streetglide
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02-29-2012, 10:17 PM	#14
Jared Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Greeley, Colorado Posts: 6,772	Here's a few pics. The bike is in pieces right now and will get some pics of the parts on the bike after I'm done. __________________ Jared VBA #1051 (Former President)
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02-29-2012, 10:32 PM	#15
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	That looks great Jared,nice work. Its something Ive thought of doing on mine , but just havn't found the time yet. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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