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Old 03-24-2021 | 09:26 AM
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Default What are you using to clean your Fatboy wheels?

New to the forum and was wondering how to clean these aluminum wheels. I have the 2019 Fatboy 114 and love the bike but the wheels are a pain to get water spots off. Open for suggestions. Thx
 
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Old 03-24-2021 | 06:41 PM
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Would ceramic coating help?
 
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Old 03-24-2021 | 07:27 PM
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Dawn, with a soft brush, rinse it off. Dont let anything set.
Do Not Use a chemical based cleaner.

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Old 03-24-2021 | 07:39 PM
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I just use good quality bike wash, rinse, then dry them with a thick car drying cloth. I wax them once a month with auto wax and don’t get any water marks at all doing this and people are always asking me if the bike is brand new.
 
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Old 03-24-2021 | 08:41 PM
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Pledge furniture polish and a lint free cloth on the entire bike. Too easy, simple and effective to bother fussing over anything else.

Give it a shot.
 
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Old 03-24-2021 | 09:32 PM
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White vinegar and water oughta get the spots off for you
 
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Old 03-25-2021 | 08:19 AM
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Thanks for all the tips. I’ve read about the vinegar and water. Gonna give that try tonight to get the spots out and go from there.
 
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