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Old 03-11-2010, 06:30 PM
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Default Pitted rear wheel

Well I just got the bike out of hybernation and found my rear wheel rim is pitted all to hell.

Anyone know of a way to clean this up? I really don't want to replace it.
 
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Old 03-11-2010, 07:27 PM
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is it a chrome or aluminum wheel??
 
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Old 03-11-2010, 07:28 PM
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First I'd try Nevr-dull.
If it's aluminum any aluminum polish should help. If its really bad you may need to sand with 400-600 grit sandpaper then move to polish. Should be able to make them shine similar to Chrome. Finish with a good coat of wax and rewax a couple times a year.
 
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Old 03-11-2010, 07:29 PM
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never dull wadding polish if it isn't too bad, I got into some heavy salt a few weeks ago and had to get on my knees and get my fingers black, this is on a stock aluminum rim.
 
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