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rm
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« on: September 16, 2009, 01:01:13 PM »
anyone with info on best cleaner to clean and shine valk rims?
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Mr.BubblesVRCCDS0008
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« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2009, 01:33:22 PM »
If the wheels are pretty bad and not the clear coated ones try barkeeper friend. It worked wonders for me. I got it at Kroger. After clean wax them to keep them clean between washings.
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Jay
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« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2009, 01:35:17 PM »
I use a Mother's Powerball with Mother's aluminum polish and an electric drill.
You have to buff the polish off by hand but it puts on a good shine.
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« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2009, 01:58:04 PM »
Best stuff I've found...Most all the larger truck stops will have this in stock.
http://www.buschshineproducts.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3
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« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2009, 04:15:10 PM »
elbow grease ...  2funny    coolsmiley
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« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2009, 04:51:00 PM »
White Diamond metal polish, Mother's Mini Power Ball and a dry rag/towel to wipe it down.
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« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2009, 05:56:37 PM »
It's been a while since this was last posted. If you're short on elbow grease, this is for you. I used this method on some medium rough wheels, the results are terrific.
How to Polish a Valkyrie Wheelpowered by Aeva
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« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2009, 05:58:15 PM »
gets the crud off faster.
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Bagger John - #3785
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« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2009, 07:47:42 PM »
There's a "Post your favorite polish!" thread here somewhere....but to reiterate:

I use a 50/50 blend of Collinite Insulator Wax and Mother's Carnauba Wax. Rub the stuff onto the wheels like you would when using Mother's Mag Polish....let dry to a haze then buff off.

One treatment lasts all year.
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« Reply #9 on: September 17, 2009, 09:28:00 AM »
If your rims are merely dull use Eagle One Nano polish.  Use enough each time to lightly cover 6 inches or so of the rim and rub untill it "liquifies" and turns clear.  By then the rim is clean and the polish is melting into the micro pores in the rim.  I do that only twice in one season.  The rest ot the time I just wash the bike and chamois it.  Almost looks like chrome.

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