easy off?
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From: Rochester N.Y.
Never heard of that one.
Here's one way I've seen.
http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-t...uminum-wheels/
You have to remove the pits , that's the hard part.
I did a set of wheels on my kids 2001 XL883 with Mothers billet polish.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mothers-Bi...olish/15137633
Took me about 6 hours and two crippled hands , but it worked really great.
I only used the billet polish , didn't know about the sanding thing first.
Remember to coat with a really good wax when you're done.
Mick
Here's one way I've seen.
http://www.howtocleanstuff.net/how-t...uminum-wheels/
You have to remove the pits , that's the hard part.
I did a set of wheels on my kids 2001 XL883 with Mothers billet polish.
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Mothers-Bi...olish/15137633
Took me about 6 hours and two crippled hands , but it worked really great.
I only used the billet polish , didn't know about the sanding thing first.
Remember to coat with a really good wax when you're done.
Mick
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From: Michigan 15 Minutes East Of Hell
I used Easy Off to strip the anodizing off my wheels for my Ice Bike ... They were done in gold and I wanted them to be polished ... It took it off quick. I be real careful it using it on something valuable :>(
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2014
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From: Naperville, IL
Unless you want bare/raw aluminum wheels dont use Easy Off
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 294
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From: Florida
I have not tried easy off but my guess is it would turn the aluminum black. I have wiped some automatic transmission fluid on mine and it helps a little.
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**UPDATE...
I bought some of the brillo brand steel wool pads with the soap in them (box at wal-mart was 4 bucks). I also purchased some Marvels Mystery Oil and some green pads.
I dipped the brillo pads in some hot water and went to town... they look MUCH better. I was going to take a picture but it was midnight and the garage lighting didn't do it justice.
There are still some spots that seem to be stubborn, but the rim is at least smooth with a shine and doesn't look dingy and crusty.
I decided to forego the Easy Off. However, I do greatly appreciate everyone taking the time to post a resonse. I love this forum.
I bought some of the brillo brand steel wool pads with the soap in them (box at wal-mart was 4 bucks). I also purchased some Marvels Mystery Oil and some green pads.
I dipped the brillo pads in some hot water and went to town... they look MUCH better. I was going to take a picture but it was midnight and the garage lighting didn't do it justice.
There are still some spots that seem to be stubborn, but the rim is at least smooth with a shine and doesn't look dingy and crusty.
I decided to forego the Easy Off. However, I do greatly appreciate everyone taking the time to post a resonse. I love this forum.
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