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Old Jan 30, 2026 | 07:45 PM
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What's the most c effective abrasive powder i can safely use on my my 2001Fatboy's wheels? Baking powder, Ajax, etc.?
 
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Old Jan 31, 2026 | 04:09 PM
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Old Jan 31, 2026 | 07:42 PM
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Thanks Dan. Appreciate it.
 
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depends
mr. dan's suggestion is a very good one and the product is outstanding
but
what is the end game???
this is an old trick to break in pesky chrome piston rings, way before modern tech made this almost non existent. we used a product called BON AMI, BUT, you must get the right one, the one with the chick on the label and says WILL NOT SCRATCH!!
this was added to the oil for a short run-in and later flushed out.
 
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It comes down to what it is that you want to do? Are you trying to bring shine to the Al wheels or a dull type of finish? Trying to remove oxidation?
Many items and methods out there for either result.
 
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