Rear wheel looks like CRAP!

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May 11, 2009 | 07:30 PM

#21

notlost_nc

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I just put a new rear tire on and the wheel looked like I had been riding it through winters in Michigan. I took #0000 steel wool and some aluminum cleaner and rubbed it in. The front wheel looked cleaner than new, the rear cleaned up nice but could've used some more work. It was good enough for me. Back on it went.

May 11, 2009 | 07:51 PM

#22

sifularson

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From: Longview, Washington

Quote:

Originally Posted by spanky73

Well I tried the S100 polishing soap and it cleaned the rear wheel but did not help the corrosion on the aluminum. Worked great on the chrome but I am still looking for that magic remedy so I don't have to take the wheel off and get done by a pro.

I always tell people to use the mildest product first and then work your way up. The S100 is just so simple to use. I wet the wheel, scrub it with the S100 and then hose it off. No application, waiting for it to dry, and then buffing like polishes.

Since the S100 didn't remove the corrosion, I would try a stronger product then use the S100 to maintain the wheel afterward. I also changed to dustless pads and they do make a noticable difference.
Steve

May 11, 2009 | 08:26 PM

#23

nick@nite

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Don't get the S-100 Polishing soap on your black motor..................tough to get off, works great on chrome though.....

May 11, 2009 | 10:21 PM

#24

javablack

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good info here, im going to pick up some S-100 Polishing soap. my back wheel needs some attention

May 11, 2009 | 10:44 PM

#25

Hoffy

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I tried the s100 polishing soap last summer on my rear wheel. It made it shine more but didn't remove the spots. The spots almost look like water stains.

May 11, 2009 | 11:15 PM

#26

Bad Pig

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what about the spokes?
s100 work on them too??

May 12, 2009 | 03:27 PM

#27

spanky73

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Yes, it works better with the spokes than on aluminum wheels.

May 12, 2009 | 03:38 PM

#28

UltraKla$$ic

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From: Po-Dunk Looziana

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May 12, 2009 | 03:57 PM

#29

beary

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From: Edmond Oklahoma

I put a sealer wax on my wheels when I bought the bike. Some sealers work better than others, but I'm not sure that $25 sealers are that much better. I paid about $10 for duragloss paint sealer, which is what I use on the rest of the bike as well. I will let you know how well it worked at the next wash.

I do agree, get the Lyndall brake pads. They almost fix the problem completely.

Beary