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Old Apr 29, 2013 | 12:45 AM
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I finally finished flossing the spokes tonight. 3 hours on the front wheel and 3.5 hours on the rear wheel. As I only know this way of cleaning the spokes and have since age 13, tell me someone out there knows a better and easier way to clean the spokes?
 
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One of the joys of having Spoked Wheels ... But they sure do look nice when the're cleaned up and shiny!
 
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I finally finished flossing the spokes tonight.
Where's the pic?
 
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Originally Posted by Sharpie
I finally finished flossing the spokes tonight. 3 hours on the front wheel and 3.5 hours on the rear wheel. As I only know this way of cleaning the spokes and have since age 13, tell me someone out there knows a better and easier way to clean the spokes?
A nylon toilet brush.
 
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I usually spend 15 mins per wheel and 3hrs drinking beer instead.
Have you tried this combo? Amazing!


 
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I usually spend 15 mins per wheel and 3hrs drinking beer instead.
Have you tried this combo? Amazing!


I have not tried this combo. I have never see that brand of polish nor the Flitz polish ball. I think we may have a Mequires Polish ball here. I have heard of Flitz as I use it to clean my SS weapons. Have you used this combo and what results are you seeing with it?

Will post up some pictures soon.
 
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Put some spoke wraps on and then all u have to do is just wipe them down.. Easy bro- if u want pics, I can post.
 
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When I bought my 07 SB in 2011, the previous owner didn't take care of the wheels. Rust all over the spokes and I thought I wasn't be able to clean them. Friend talked me into Flitz ball, I tried it and cleaned the rust completely in minutes. I do not have picture of my wheels before and after, all I can show you is my polished sliders. I can fool ppl that they are chromed lol.


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I have not tried this combo. I have never see that brand of polish nor the Flitz polish ball. I think we may have a Mequires Polish ball here. I have heard of Flitz as I use it to clean my SS weapons. Have you used this combo and what results are you seeing with it?

Will post up some pictures soon.
 
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