Clean Rims
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From: Bay Area, Stationed in So Cal
Clean Rims
Does anyone have a way or suggestions as to how I could keep my orange rims clean, or cleaner.Would changing my chain lube work? And not by buying black ones for the sarcastic comedians out there. It takes more time to clean my rear rim than my entire bike.
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From: OldFatGuy's garage - stealing parts
RE: Clean Rims
Get black rims! No, even with black rims they get noticably dirty. Try switching to Chainwax lube, works pretty well with minimal fling. My rims get more dusty with road dust and some brake dust more than anything.
For cleaning, use Honda Polish - or McQuire's quick detailer. I use that and on the whole bike and rims. Comes out great. Use a mild degreaser to clean the goo off rims too.
For cleaning, use Honda Polish - or McQuire's quick detailer. I use that and on the whole bike and rims. Comes out great. Use a mild degreaser to clean the goo off rims too.
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RE: Clean Rims
i use Armor wheel clearner. just spray and wipe takes maybe 5 mins to do both wheels. my buddy has the same bike as you. we try all sorts and that stuffworked the best. also what i did is put a nice coat of wax on the wheels this will stop it from builiding up to fast. it can also be usedon the black wheels. hope this helps i used itafter every day of riding.check out my photo gallery for finish product later
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From: Newport, R.I. / Boynton Bch, FL
RE: Clean Rims
ORIGINAL: Ricepowered01
i use Armor wheel clearner. just spray and wipe takes maybe 5 mins to do both wheels. my buddy has the same bick as you. we try all sorts and that stuffworked the best. also what i did is put a nice coat of wax on the wheels this will stop it from builiding up to fast. it can also be usedon the black wheels. hope this helps i used itafter every day of riding.check out my photo gallery for finish product later
i use Armor wheel clearner. just spray and wipe takes maybe 5 mins to do both wheels. my buddy has the same bick as you. we try all sorts and that stuffworked the best. also what i did is put a nice coat of wax on the wheels this will stop it from builiding up to fast. it can also be usedon the black wheels. hope this helps i used itafter every day of riding.check out my photo gallery for finish product later
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From: Thomasville, NC
RE: Clean Rims
exchange them for chrome.....then you can easily clean the road/brake dust with windex and a micro-fiber cloth.....
+10 on whoever said to put it on a rag to wipe it off.....good advise....dont spray stuff on there that may get on the tread of the tire and cause a wipe-out....and NEVER armor-all bike tires....lol
+10 on whoever said to put it on a rag to wipe it off.....good advise....dont spray stuff on there that may get on the tread of the tire and cause a wipe-out....and NEVER armor-all bike tires....lol
