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While washing my bike today, I noticed that the front wheel did not cleanup as nicely as the rear one did. I tried polishing the front one but it still doesn't look as shiney as the rear one. What kind of cleaner/polish has given you the best results?
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2009, 06:12:50 PM » |
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2009, 06:24:28 PM » |
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if its not a clear coated one i use rubbing compound than i use mothers mag cleaner i have an 8" wheel on the drill i use to spin the front tire while i polish it while its on the jackstand i have my boy spin it while i do the dirty work only takes a few spins to get them cleaned up a again..
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Pete
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2009, 07:31:45 PM » |
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Red then White polishing compound, and for really bad issues real fine steel wool with the compounds. Then Maguirs(sp) cleaner wax to protect. For more protection Maguirs(sp) #26 Yellow wax. If you use the steel wool be extra sure that it is cleaned off real good or you may develop rust spots. This works with or without clear coat and over time and use will remove the clear coat. So keep them waxed. Thanks Pete.
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« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2009, 08:24:11 PM » |
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"White Diamond" was recommended to me. I bought some on line and was amazed at how easy it worked. My wheels almost looked like chrome with very little elbow grease.
I also found a product at the same time for plastic windshields. Again, I went on line and purchased a couple of spray bottles.
It's called "Plexus". Minor scratches disappear with several applications. Bugs really come off easily as well.
I hope this helps and I hope someone else has used these products and will testify how well they work.
Bill
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« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2009, 09:23:48 PM » |
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White Diamond  I use it on both bikes, wheels and other aluminum items. I used it with the Mother's Mini Power Ball at first, but now it's just once a year by hand and looks great (ok, maybe twice a year). |
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« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2009, 09:34:08 PM » |
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Magic Mix. White Diamond comes pretty close. If I could only have one aluminum polish in my cupboard....Magic Mix. Now, if I could only have all the money back that I have spent on products that don't work, I'd be Real happy. |
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2009, 04:51:04 PM » |
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nothing I have used beats BOMBS AWAY
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X Ring
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« Reply #8 on: November 12, 2009, 06:19:37 PM » |
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Chris, where can I get it?
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KY,Dave (AKA Misunderstood)
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« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2009, 03:51:45 AM » |
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« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2009, 08:39:34 AM » |
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While washing my bike today, I noticed that the front wheel did not cleanup as nicely as the rear one did. I tried polishing the front one but it still doesn't look as shiney as the rear one. What kind of cleaner/polish has given you the best results?
Best I have found for aluminium is Autosol http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/reviews/AutosolReview.htm
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« Reply #12 on: November 13, 2009, 11:36:58 AM » |
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Chris, where can I get it?
J&P cycles carries it....I don't know of anywhere else |
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X Ring
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« Reply #13 on: November 13, 2009, 02:47:42 PM » |
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I was wondering why the name was familiar. Now I know, the JP Cycles catalog.
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