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Old Aug 26, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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I was wondering what products everyone uses to clean their Fatboy wheels. They are a pain to keep clean.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 03:57 AM
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You could buy a mag cleaner for auto zone and just use a hard bristle brush. I didn't wait long to swap them out for polished smooth, chromed wheels. Now I just use windex and/or chrome polish.
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 04:37 AM
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Exchange them for chrome Fatboy wheels, you'll save yourself alot of time and end up with a better looking bike.
www.chromethathog.com

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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 05:24 AM
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Soap and water is all you need unless you get tar on them. Aluminum isn't supposed to shine...
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 05:37 AM
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all chrome baby!
 
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 02:27 PM
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I was advised once before to use some Simple Green on them. Spray it on and wash it off. Scrub if you need it. However, I have bought the Simple Green and it remains in the garage as I haven't tried it out yet. I'll have to let you know.
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Old Aug 27, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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I use simple green. Spray it on, then use a hose to wash it off. I do that before I wash the bike and it comes out looking great.
 
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For the record, I got mine through chromethathog, too. I've since gotten the swingarm, pulley and both calipers from them. They're fair and priced very well.
 
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I use harley wheel and tire cleaner ! and it works great!!
 
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i use turtle wax chrome cleaner comes in a small white bottle. liquid out of the bottle then once on the wheel it dries and easily wipes off.
 
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