Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Advice on Fat Boy Solid wheels please

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 1, 2013 | 06:15 AM
  #1  
Scudda's Avatar
Scudda
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 3,293
Likes: 3,518
From: PA
Default Advice on Fat Boy Solid wheels please

Hi All,

I'm looking for the best and easiest way to clean these wheels. They are not pitted but def have some spots around the outside of the rim,

FYI I am kind of lazy so I guess I'm looking for the easiest way to clean them up....lol Without paying someone to detail the bike. I'll prob get that done before the winter

Thanks in advance
 
Reply
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 03:56 AM
  #2  
Scudda's Avatar
Scudda
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 3,293
Likes: 3,518
From: PA
Default

No one has wheel cleaning advice?
 
Reply
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 04:48 AM
  #3  
magna's Avatar
magna
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 3,453
Likes: 249
Default

I use this stuff, you've just missed a similar post to yours last week.

http://www.autosol.com/
 
Reply
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 05:46 AM
  #4  
Blimms's Avatar
Blimms
6th Gear
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
From: west palm beach
Default

Or you can try Wenol, that's what I use for all my chrome - it polishes just about everything.
 
Reply
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 06:14 AM
  #5  
Scudda's Avatar
Scudda
Thread Starter
|
Stellar HDF Member
10 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 3,293
Likes: 3,518
From: PA
Default

Thanks guy's! I'll look into those. Do you hand rub these or can you use a buffer?
 
Reply
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 07:03 AM
  #6  
magna's Avatar
magna
Stellar HDF Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 3,453
Likes: 249
Default

I use the Autosol metal polish on the rear wheel of my Nightrain, I just use a rag and my hand although you could use a buffer if you can get it in there, if its quite bad you'll no doubt have to go over it 2or 3 times.
 
Reply
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 11:42 AM
  #7  
Motorcycle Cowgirl's Avatar
Motorcycle Cowgirl
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 384
Likes: 0
From: Katy, Texas
Default

We use Mother's Mag Polish and Neverdull. Works like a charm, but it takes a lot of elbow-grease.
 
Reply
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 04:06 PM
  #8  
olongapo1's Avatar
olongapo1
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 970
Likes: 19
From: Philippines
Default

I've tried many products of various brands. S100 Polishing Soap is the easiest to use and provides the best results.
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Chopman
General Harley Davidson Chat
3
Jan 18, 2011 09:13 AM
Mike Willmont
Softail Models
3
Oct 11, 2010 07:40 PM
HunterBLT
Softail Models
5
Sep 1, 2010 09:53 AM
ronnieg
Softail Models
16
Oct 6, 2009 05:56 AM
jammer1
Frame/Suspension/Front End/Brakes
6
Nov 7, 2006 10:45 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:31 PM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE