| Author | Message | ||
     Ghost12 |
Would the staining on the rear wheel from the exhaust be a warranty issue? If not how do you get it clean again? | ||
| Trbulnt |
Not going to be a warranty issue. Try some Westley's Bleche White rim/tire cleaner which is available at most major auto parts stores. | ||
| Syonyk |
Brake cleaner does a number on it too. I just pretend my rear wheel is black & it doesn't bother me. | ||
| Ghost12 |
Haha nice. I wish the wheels and frame were black. | ||
| No_rice |
if you use the bleach white make sure you spray it on, and depending on how grimy the wheel is scrub it quick, then rinse it off. dont let it sit on there very long at all. drown the wheel for awhile to make sure you get it rinsed off. | ||
| Mechanicsn |
S100 Total Cycle Cleaner in the can, it foams up. Use it on the whole bike, it's awesome. | ||
| 99buellx1 |
Right here: http://ppcbest.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath= 1&products_id=52&osCsid=ia69u7ut313up4ej60nrpr0j57 PPC Real Wheel Cleaner Spray it on, rinse it off, no need to scrub or even touch the wheel. Best part: American company from the Heartland with a focus on environmentally friendly products. | ||
| Ridenusa4l |
99buellx1- how long do you leave it on for and do you have any pics of how well it works? that sounds perfect for what i need! Jake | ||
| Rogue_biker |
Jake, After you clean the wheel, apply one of those Interior/Exterior trim protectant restorer. These are easily available from automotive stores. I have had great success with the Eagle One trim protectant/restorer. My wheels had baked on brake dust & road grime, and after I scrubbed the crap out of it using all kinds of wheel cleaners, the wheel would dry up and left gray-ish film on it. I got that out with the Eagle One protectant. Now my wheels look brand new. It leaves a slippery film on the wheel so don't apply on tires. The good thing about that is the slippery film makes it really easy to remove grime until the next washing. You will need to re-apply the protectant about every two or three washes. | ||
| Ghost12 |
99buellx1 that sounds like an awesome product. Perfect for getting into those hard to reach places. | ||
| Avalaugh |
Just get some oven cleaner, spray on, scrub lightly with a sponge, and rinse. | ||
| Gemini |
i have always had great luck with grease lightning | ||
| Musclecargod |
I used some a to z wheel cleaner if I remember, I think eagle one makes it. That stuff was amazing, spray on and rinse off. I didn't even touch the wheel or rear disk and they look like new. | ||
| Black |
Might want to read the label or contact the manufacturer before you use any automotive wheel/rim cleaner on motorcycles. Good luck! | ||
| Rogue_biker |
Automotive wheel cleaners will work on motorcycles. In fact it's better than bleach and other cleaners as it is very gentle and usually biodegradable. Once I got my wheel cleaned and shined with the Eagle One interior/exterior restorer, I just use S100 or that pink cleaner they sell at Cycle Gear for the whole bike. | ||
| Sparky |
I've had great results using the 8 oz. Lucas Slick Mist Speed Wax for cleaning and keeping the wheels clean. At the Cafe Desmo show at Pro Italia this last weekend I was amazed at how easy it was to wipe off the crud that collects around the rear wheel hub with just a microfiber towel and put a deep shine on the rest of the wheel.  | ||
| 1125rcya |
I'll say this once WESLEY'S BLEACH WHITE The only thing I didn't have to work hard on getting off the exhaust black stain! spray on wipe off! Thank you, for whoever was the first guinea pig! | ||
| Sprintst |
Wesley's Bleach White IS NOT SAFE FOR ALUMINUM It will damage any raw exposed aluminum. It will damage anodizing Your wheels are coated, and the coating can probably survive it fine, but any other aluminum bits are endangered. Scratches in your wheel paint will allow damage to the wheel itself. I use Simple Green aircraft rated wheel cleaner. This has passed government and Boeing requirements to NOT damage aluminum} They don't like it when a cleaner degrades the structure of an aircraft and makes it fall out of the sky.  For the Naysayers, because I KNOW you guys are going to tell me I don't know what I'm talking about, and tell me how you've been using it for years...............from the Manufacturers OWN WEBSITE http://www.blackmagicshine.com/bleche-wite-tire-cleaner.php 7. NOTE: Do not allow product to contact magnesium or aluminum wheels, painted or glass surfaces, eyewear, fabric and non-rubber items. Permanent damage can occur. USE ONLY AS PER LABEL DIRECTIONS} So, trash your aluminum and don't expect them to pay for it. (Message edited by sprintst on October 13, 2011) (Message edited by sprintst on October 13, 2011) | ||
| Black |
Reference my last post... http://www.eagleone.com/pages/products/product.asp ?itemid=1003 All Wheel & Tire Cleaner is safe for all types of metal hubcaps and steel or aluminum alloy wheels. Safe finishes include: anodized, clear coated, factory painted and chrome. WARNING: DO NOT USE ON NON-FACTORY PAINTED WHEELS, MOTORCYCLE WHEELS, AND SOME ANODIZED WHEELS. |
