Oxidation on rims
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Oxidation on rims
Whats up fellas, I recently bought a '01 Sportster for the OL (she recently decided to drive. I think she got tired of looking at the back of my head). We love the bike. Only problem is the bike had been sitting up a while prior to our buying it and it has a significant amount of oxidation on the rims. Any ideas on how to get this off? I have been told to use an "acid wash". Anyone familiar with this? Does it work? If so, where could i buy some? Any ideas are greatly appreciated. Thanks. Ride safe and give 'em hell.
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If polishing with "never-dull" or something similar is taking too long to remove the oxidation you might want to try the "acidic" treatment.
If you do, I'd suggest going to an auto paint supply store where you can buy all kinds of metal conditioners including one specifically for aluminum.
Once the oxidation is removed with the acidic aluminum cleaner, then follow with never-dull or some other polish.
Aluminum wheels can be a bitch to keep looking nice.
If you do, I'd suggest going to an auto paint supply store where you can buy all kinds of metal conditioners including one specifically for aluminum.
Once the oxidation is removed with the acidic aluminum cleaner, then follow with never-dull or some other polish.
Aluminum wheels can be a bitch to keep looking nice.
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I used the metal gloss (rub in...wipe off ) took me a few applications, and then followed with the Sealer Gloss and my rims look good. The Sealer protects for several months.
I used the metal gloss (rub in...wipe off ) took me a few applications, and then followed with the Sealer Gloss and my rims look good. The Sealer protects for several months.
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Mine were oxidized with deep areas and very blotchy looking. I tried all treatments and decided to sand them out, start with 400 grit wet sand, then 600, then 800 then 1000. Next , use a heavy cut autobody liquid polisher, then a 1000 grit polish then a Meguiars final finish aluminum polish, they look better than new. Took 6.5 hrs to do one side of one rim, only restored the aluminum areas.
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