How to clean (black) wheels properly?
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silentRVF
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How to clean (black) wheels properly?
Hey guys,
While I have my wheels off I want to give them a really good clean. They have heaps of dust and the like all over the wheel, with heaps of it built up and stuck in the grooves of the spokes.. I have Mothers spray-on Wheel Cleaner which helps but does anyone have any suggestions on how to really give them a really good clean?
Perhaps I should bring out the pressure washer to blast the crap off it? And maybe use a toothbrush or something to get the crap out of the grooves and hard to reach places??
Cheers
While I have my wheels off I want to give them a really good clean. They have heaps of dust and the like all over the wheel, with heaps of it built up and stuck in the grooves of the spokes.. I have Mothers spray-on Wheel Cleaner which helps but does anyone have any suggestions on how to really give them a really good clean?
Perhaps I should bring out the pressure washer to blast the crap off it? And maybe use a toothbrush or something to get the crap out of the grooves and hard to reach places??
Cheers
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Drunkn Munky
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Re: How to clean (black) wheels properly?
Toothbrush, degreaser and a couple of hours 
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silentRVF
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Re: How to clean (black) wheels properly?
OK cheers, mate? I can't get any degreaser on the seals or bearings though, right?
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w00dzy
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Re: How to clean (black) wheels properly?
Paraffin and about 10 mins per wheel 
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Neosophist
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Re: How to clean (black) wheels properly?
w00dzy wrote:Paraffin and about 10 mins per wheel
xivlia wrote:i dont go fast on this bike so really do not need a rear brake.. /
vic-vtrvfr wrote:Ask xivlia for help, he's tackled just about every problem u could think of...
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lt1bird
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Re: How to clean (black) wheels properly?
use wd-40...take off all the grim instantly..then wipe dry.....wax....
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CammyGTIR
Re: How to clean (black) wheels properly?
I've had the most success with Mr. Sheen Jonno, try it out, it works just as well for cosmetic detailing. The method I use is spray on liberally, and attack with a toothbrush for the hard to reach places. Then a pressure cleaner to finish them off.