MICK BADGER 21 #13 Posted August 12, 2019 it would probably be cheaper to have a new rim fitted Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
RiffRaff 10 #14 Posted August 12, 2019 On 10/08/2019 at 21:09, jonnyhonda said: Many years ago when I worked for a bolt and nut manufacturer in Sheffield , we used a couple of platers - John Street Platers on Burton Street I think , and Firmachrome at Heeley . I don't know if either are still in business , I moved out of Sheffield many years ago. Think it was Firmachrome that used to have a van with a large chromed ball on the cab roof? Only problem was that it was rusty as hell! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
jonnyhonda 10 #15 Posted August 12, 2019 3 hours ago, RiffRaff said: Think it was Firmachrome that used to have a van with a large chromed ball on the cab roof? Only problem was that it was rusty as hell! Lol...I don't remember that , but it was 40 years ago . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
smithy266 21 #16 Posted August 13, 2019 polish, then clear lacquer? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...
FinBak 12 #17 Posted August 14, 2019 A Big Thank you to all who have replied. Interesting stuff. I have been quoted £50.00 to have the wheel polished. (Stainless Finishing services and wheel clinic. Foley Street, sheff.). They will polish the wheel rim and inner rim...but not get to the Inner section between the spokes. Fair enough i suppose, and as suggested i could lacquer it to stop it going off again. I can buy a new rim for around £80.00..But then i'd have to strip the old wheel and have it all re-spoked and 'Trued', which in the end is way more hassle and cost.! A brand new rear wheel direct from Suzuki is £ 475.00..!! I'll give those a ring who have been suggested here and take it from there. Thanks again chaps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Share this content via...