Pitted rear wheels...guess it was from road brime
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02-14-2011, 11:09 AM
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02-14-2011, 11:22 AM
I rode only one day and after a rain in NC. Did not realize it, but some of the road water must have had salt on it. Only my rear wheels are pitted on the rim areas...looks bad. Front wheel did not get any damage. I made the mistake of not washing the bike when I got it home. How do I get the original aluminum rims back to normal looks and how do I protect in future from happening?
I know one answer is not to ride this early, but was just trying to charge the battery. I am thinking about getting some very fine steel wool and wet sanding the aluminum...any advice is appreciated. I only have 600 miles on my 2011...is this a warranty item (I know....this is a stupid question)?
I know one answer is not to ride this early, but was just trying to charge the battery. I am thinking about getting some very fine steel wool and wet sanding the aluminum...any advice is appreciated. I only have 600 miles on my 2011...is this a warranty item (I know....this is a stupid question)?
I won't ride mine until I feel comfortable the salt is washed off the roads. Good luck with a warranty claim.Sorry it happened to you.
Last edited by oldmsocko; 02-14-2011 at 11:24 AM.
#3
02-14-2011, 12:53 PM
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get the tender for the battery. I had road pitts/grime/brake dust/dirt...on my rims. Used Triple Action Shout (the stuff for stain removal from clothers) and a damp soft cloth. Spray it on and let it sit. hose and repeat. use the cloth on the second/third cleaning. Mine looked like new afterwards. The TAS does not have teflon in it so it will not mess up your brakes either.
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02-14-2011, 01:41 PM
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02-14-2011, 02:15 PM
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02-15-2011, 06:24 AM
I rode only one day and after a rain in NC. Did not realize it, but some of the road water must have had salt on it. Only my rear wheels are pitted on the rim areas...looks bad. Front wheel did not get any damage. I made the mistake of not washing the bike when I got it home. How do I get the original aluminum rims back to normal looks and how do I protect in future from happening?
I know one answer is not to ride this early, but was just trying to charge the battery. I am thinking about getting some very fine steel wool and wet sanding the aluminum...any advice is appreciated. I only have 600 miles on my 2011...is this a warranty item (I know....this is a stupid question)?
I know one answer is not to ride this early, but was just trying to charge the battery. I am thinking about getting some very fine steel wool and wet sanding the aluminum...any advice is appreciated. I only have 600 miles on my 2011...is this a warranty item (I know....this is a stupid question)?
First I washed them with soap and water, still looked the same. Next as others mentioned was aluminum polish and alot of elbow grease. There were stilll some spots that did not come out clean. Used Semichrome over those spots and they are better, but still not gone. Coated them after that with Blue Coral hoping for a little protection. They are nice and shiney now with the exception of those few small spots that would not come out.
#9
02-15-2011, 08:33 AM
Ritual
The ol Drill and Buffer Wheels, aluminum polishing compound! It's a hassel and a spring ritual...only way to get the things brightened up and the dark spots out...Boring, hateful chore
Only way out of it, chrome wheels or wait until the come out with a painted steel wheel that will fit.
I would love to find some chrome reverse rims or even black painted rims with the baby moon hub caps!
Only way out of it, chrome wheels or wait until the come out with a painted steel wheel that will fit.
I would love to find some chrome reverse rims or even black painted rims with the baby moon hub caps!
#10
02-15-2011, 02:50 PM
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These are the ones I've been eyeballing...but just don't have the extra funds for them right now....
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT
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