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Old 03-19-2010, 09:23 PM
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Default What is the Best way to Clean Black wagon wheels?

What is the Best way to clean these and Keep them looking Great??Thanks
 
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Pix would help so we know what you're talking about. Not heard that reference to something before. But I've lived a sheltered life.
 
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Thought about it for a second or two, you mean cast spokes? any good engine degreaser I would think would do the job, others here may have more first hand experience.
 
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I use my hands, and mild soap with water...

They look nasty because of all the brake dust. Kinda easy to clean, kinda hard to keep clean.
 
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I use scrubbing bubbles (with a toothbrush) on just about allthe tedious parts of the bike. After that a good coat of wax and I'm done
 
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Soap and water does the trick.

I polish the exposed aluminum on mine once a year.
 
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I usually use Simple Green and a bottle brush a couple times a year.
 
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+1. Simple Green is the cat's @ss.
 
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I have white wall tires on mine so I use Westly's Bleach white on the tires and it works great on the wheels too!
 
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Originally Posted by HammerheadC4
I usually use Simple Green and a bottle brush a couple times a year.
Great stuff!! makes em look new!
 


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