How do you clean your wheels ? - Page 2

NoGoodID · June 10th, 2012, 10:19 PM

Original Bike Spirits - Spray Cleaner & Polish. This stuff works great...no water required. Just spray on and wipe off. I use this on my wheels and on the painted underside of the tail section where grease also gets flung up. You won't be disappointed!

Here is a link Spray Cleaner & Polish

Smiler · June 11th, 2012, 03:05 AM

Furniture polish (Mr Sheen)... but WD40 if its extremely stubborn

SteveNunez · June 11th, 2012, 03:26 AM

WD40 all the way!
No harm to rim although avoid getting on the tire!

2012DUCATI1199 · June 11th, 2012, 02:32 PM

Bought a huge can of WD40. And a can of the Dupont chain saver. Gonna clean it up right tomorrow !

Glogan · June 11th, 2012, 03:45 PM

Honda spray cleaner and polish best stuff I ever used

JONAH · June 11th, 2012, 11:41 PM

WD40 for me all the way. and just standard wax polish for the rest of the bodywork

mr anderson · July 21st, 2012, 01:39 PM

after you clean the rims use wd-40 to clean the chain then use dupont teflon dry wax to protect the chain and never have that crappy lube flinging everywhere again:

Andy1199 · July 21st, 2012, 02:16 PM

Muc Off - degreaser, works a treat, biodegradable and then a quick wash after.

Biodegradable Degreaser - Muc-Off

I use WD40 to clean the chain on a cloth but I'm wary of using it around greased hubs, rear brakes etc. It is a penetrating oil after all. There are places I don't want it to penetrate.

Ps I have a stainless range cooker and hood and WD 40 is the best thing to clean that though...mind you I don't do 145mph on the cooker!

2012DUCATI1199 · July 21st, 2012, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr anderson

after you clean the rims use wd-40 to clean the chain then use dupont teflon dry wax to protect the chain and never have that crappy lube flinging everywhere again:

This is exactly what I've been doing. Works and looks great !

HESSIAN · October 8th, 2012, 10:25 AM

I've always used a basic non-abrasive car wax and applicator on all my bikes with painted rims. Almost seems too easy, never had any discoloration or tarnishing, and grease / dirt seems to come off easier next time around.

efna · October 8th, 2012, 01:24 PM

Neighbors dog. I put a nice 'cookie treat' on the rim and the enzymes in the saliva cuts right the grime.

efna · October 8th, 2012, 01:27 PM

Ok, ok. I'm just kidding. But I'd like to ever since he lifted his leg on my GSXR a couple years back. Come to think of it the rims did clean up pretty easy. Hmmm.

I find a good cleaner/wax does the job just fine and leaves the wheels nice and shiny.

Justifire · October 25th, 2012, 06:47 AM

Petroleum, cheap and does the job

First thing i do on al my Ducs is clean the chain and apply Profi Dry Lube, no more greece all over and always a nice clean chain

supduc10 · November 9th, 2012, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andy1199

Muc Off - degreaser, works a treat, biodegradable and then a quick wash after.

Biodegradable Degreaser - Muc-Off

I use WD40 to clean the chain on a cloth but I'm wary of using it around greased hubs, rear brakes etc. It is a penetrating oil after all. There are places I don't want it to penetrate.

Ps I have a stainless range cooker and hood and WD 40 is the best thing to clean that though...mind you I don't do 145mph on the cooker!

WD40 and fries,yummy,sounds nice.

supduc10 · November 9th, 2012, 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by efna

Ok, ok. I'm just kidding. But I'd like to ever since he lifted his leg on my GSXR a couple years back. Come to think of it the rims did clean up pretty easy. Hmmm.

I find a good cleaner/wax does the job just fine and leaves the wheels nice and shiny.

Have you had a grudge against that dog for 2 years?? lol

supduc10 · November 9th, 2012, 05:00 PM

Well keeping on the subject, i use TT maintainance spray,similar stuff to WD,soaked into a rag gets the grease off smartly. I use the Wurth dry chain lube,found its the least messy and looks invisible on chain. Only problem there is your chain always looks dry,so ya can"t tell whats going on. I recently tried the Putoline MX bike chain lube and chain looked moist and shiney. Big claims of no fling and ultimate protection for dirt bikes. Yeah

no way,this stuff comes off the chain in clumps. I guess there aint many 180bhp dirt bikes out there.Avoid.

turbodan · November 9th, 2012, 06:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 11ninenine

Wd40

+1

TransNone13 · November 9th, 2012, 07:05 PM

Actualyl Meguiar's EZ-CLean.

Best lube and degreaser is the Motorex Race stuff with PFTE.

Trauma · November 9th, 2012, 08:44 PM

I just use WD40, and it works great!

efna · November 9th, 2012, 11:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by supduc10

Have you had a grudge against that dog for 2 years?? lol

No, I let it go a couple month later after he lifted his leg on a Cholla (jumping cactus). LOL! The dog only squats now.

#Karma

June 11th, 2012, 02:32 PM	#24
2012DUCATI1199 Senior Member Joined: Dec 2011 From: Central Florida Posts: 474 Thanks: 0 I Ride: 1199 Panigale , Bitches !	Bought a huge can of WD40. And a can of the Dupont chain saver. Gonna clean it up right tomorrow ! Last edited by 2012DUCATI1199; June 11th, 2012 at 04:52 PM.

October 25th, 2012, 06:47 AM	#33
Justifire Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Here Posts: 295 Thanks: 4 I Ride: 1199s Tricolore	Petroleum, cheap and does the job First thing i do on al my Ducs is clean the chain and apply Profi Dry Lube, no more greece all over and always a nice clean chain Last edited by Justifire; October 25th, 2012 at 06:49 AM.

November 9th, 2012, 05:00 PM	#36
supduc10 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: Wallasey UK Posts: 306 Thanks: 8	Well keeping on the subject, i use TT maintainance spray,similar stuff to WD,soaked into a rag gets the grease off smartly. I use the Wurth dry chain lube,found its the least messy and looks invisible on chain. Only problem there is your chain always looks dry,so ya can"t tell whats going on. I recently tried the Putoline MX bike chain lube and chain looked moist and shiney. Big claims of no fling and ultimate protection for dirt bikes. Yeahno way,this stuff comes off the chain in clumps. I guess there aint many 180bhp dirt bikes out there.Avoid.

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June 10th, 2012, 10:19 PM	#21
NoGoodID Member Joined: Mar 2012 From: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 I Ride: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S (ABS); and 2010 BMW K1300S	Original Bike Spirits - Spray Cleaner & Polish. This stuff works great...no water required. Just spray on and wipe off. I use this on my wheels and on the painted underside of the tail section where grease also gets flung up. You won't be disappointed! Here is a link Spray Cleaner & Polish

June 11th, 2012, 03:05 AM	#22
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June 11th, 2012, 03:26 AM	#23
SteveNunez Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: NYC Posts: 112 Thanks: 0	WD40 all the way! No harm to rim although avoid getting on the tire!

June 11th, 2012, 03:45 PM	#25
Glogan Junior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: Usa Posts: 27 Thanks: 5	Honda spray cleaner and polish best stuff I ever used

June 11th, 2012, 11:41 PM	#26
JONAH Senior Member Joined: Dec 2011 From: loughborough uk Posts: 226 Thanks: 2 I Ride: 1199 base with ABS	WD40 for me all the way. and just standard wax polish for the rest of the bodywork

July 21st, 2012, 01:39 PM	#27
mr anderson Senior Member Joined: Nov 2011 From: moore, ok Posts: 128 Thanks: 6 I Ride: '12 1199 Panigale S Tricolore, '11 Diavel Carbon black	after you clean the rims use wd-40 to clean the chain then use dupont teflon dry wax to protect the chain and never have that crappy lube flinging everywhere again:

July 21st, 2012, 02:16 PM	#28
Andy1199 Senior Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: UK Posts: 157 Thanks: 2 I Ride: 1199 Tricolore, Multistrada Pikes Peak, 748R	Muc Off - degreaser, works a treat, biodegradable and then a quick wash after. Biodegradable Degreaser - Muc-Off I use WD40 to clean the chain on a cloth but I'm wary of using it around greased hubs, rear brakes etc. It is a penetrating oil after all. There are places I don't want it to penetrate. Ps I have a stainless range cooker and hood and WD 40 is the best thing to clean that though...mind you I don't do 145mph on the cooker!

October 8th, 2012, 10:25 AM	#30
HESSIAN Member Joined: Sep 2012 From: USA Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 I Ride: Street '12 1199S/ABS. Track '12 1199S/ABS.	I've always used a basic non-abrasive car wax and applicator on all my bikes with painted rims. Almost seems too easy, never had any discoloration or tarnishing, and grease / dirt seems to come off easier next time around.

October 8th, 2012, 01:24 PM	#31
efna Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Peoria, AZ Posts: 335 Thanks: 15 I Ride: GSXR750 K7, 1199 Panigale	Neighbors dog. I put a nice 'cookie treat' on the rim and the enzymes in the saliva cuts right the grime.

October 8th, 2012, 01:27 PM	#32
efna Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Peoria, AZ Posts: 335 Thanks: 15 I Ride: GSXR750 K7, 1199 Panigale	Ok, ok. I'm just kidding. But I'd like to ever since he lifted his leg on my GSXR a couple years back. Come to think of it the rims did clean up pretty easy. Hmmm. I find a good cleaner/wax does the job just fine and leaves the wheels nice and shiny.

November 9th, 2012, 07:05 PM	#38
TransNone13 Senior Member Joined: May 2012 From: Someville, Somestate Posts: 2,182 Thanks: 149	Actualyl Meguiar's EZ-CLean. Best lube and degreaser is the Motorex Race stuff with PFTE.

November 9th, 2012, 08:44 PM	#39
Trauma Senior Member Joined: Jun 2012 From: St. Louis Posts: 3,147 Thanks: 478 I Ride: 1199 ABS, K1300S, ZX7R	I just use WD40, and it works great!