Author Topic: Dirty, Disgusting rims (Read 9466 times)

Draco (Heartbreak Kid) · « **on:** February 20, 2016, 10:14:44 PM »

LOTS OF ROAD GRIME OVER TIME??

I was looking at the rims of my steed and noticed how dirty they were and no matter how much I scrubbed and rubbed they wouldn't come clean.

NOW FROM THIS.....

TO THIS......

THE SECRET..if you haven't already guessed is DEGREASER. LOTS of clothes and ELBOW grease

Diesel · « **Reply #1 on:** February 20, 2016, 11:24:39 PM »

Looking fantastic mate!

alans1100 · « **Reply #2 on:** February 20, 2016, 11:53:13 PM »

Quote from: Diesel on February 20, 2016, 11:24:39 PM

Looking fantastic mate!

Agree, he can come and do mine as my wheels usually only get cleaned when they come for a tyre change. Though I have been known to clean them at other times.

StinkyPete · « **Reply #3 on:** February 21, 2016, 06:56:39 AM »

Car Polish, or Bug and Tar Remover also do a pretty fair job of getting the crap off rims.

gaz · « **Reply #4 on:** February 21, 2016, 02:20:18 PM »

Quote from: alans1100 on February 20, 2016, 11:53:13 PM

Quote from: Diesel on February 20, 2016, 11:24:39 PM
Looking fantastic mate!
Agree, he can come and do mine as my wheels usually only get cleaned when they come for a tyre change. Though I have been known to clean them at other times.

Bikebear · « **Reply #5 on:** February 21, 2016, 07:56:12 PM »

A previous owner skimmed the paint off the flat sections of my rims so they are bare alloy, makes them a pain in the arse to keep clean. I'm looking at getting them soda blasted and powdercoated the original colour. Probably cost a few bucks but at least I won'thave to poish them.

Draco (Heartbreak Kid) · « **Reply #6 on:** February 21, 2016, 08:35:02 PM »

Quote from: Bikebear on February 21, 2016, 07:56:12 PM

A previous owner skimmed the paint off the flat sections of my rims so they are bare alloy, makes them a pain in the arse to keep clean. I'm looking at getting them soda blasted and powdercoated the original colour. Probably cost a few bucks but at least I won'thave to poish them.

Mine haven't been cleaned for a long time, so the grime has really built up, so i'm just bringing them back to original condition (gently) The degreaser dissolves all the grime so eventually you can just wipe it off then they will be done everytime the bike is washed

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alans1100 · « **Reply #7 on:** February 21, 2016, 09:23:10 PM »

Quote from: alans1100 on February 20, 2016, 11:53:13 PM

Agree, he can come and do mine as my wheels usually only get cleaned when they come for a tyre change. Though I have been known to clean them at other times.

One of those other times happened today - both wheels done plus a touch up in the polish department for the plastic. Heather wants to know whose bike is parked in the drive-way. I used a house old cleaning paste on mine - Gumption from most supermarkets etc. http://www.cleanx.com.au/buy/gumption-multi-purpose-paste-500g-tub/CCCGPC

Draco (Heartbreak Kid) · « **Reply #8 on:** February 21, 2016, 09:31:01 PM »

Quote from: alans1100 on February 21, 2016, 09:23:10 PM

Quote from: alans1100 on February 20, 2016, 11:53:13 PM
Agree, he can come and do mine as my wheels usually only get cleaned when they come for a tyre change. Though I have been known to clean them at other times.
One of those other times happened today - both wheels done plus a touch up in the polish department for the plastic. Heather wants to know whose bike is parked in the drive-way. I used a house old cleaning paste on mine - Gumption from most supermarkets etc. http://www.cleanx.com.au/buy/gumption-multi-purpose-paste-500g-tub/CCCGPC

I know that works well

ppopeye · « **Reply #9 on:** February 22, 2016, 09:42:31 AM »

Must do Ruby's wheels now I see how they can look

Sent from my iPad

Brian · « **Reply #10 on:** February 22, 2016, 01:04:32 PM »

Dont stop at the rims.....

Wild Rose · « **Reply #11 on:** February 22, 2016, 02:43:42 PM »

Brian
That must be the cleanest ST1300 in OZ

I bet you took those photo's when you bought it brand new

If not you can come and clean mine for me, I will keep the beer flowing

Gadget · « **Reply #12 on:** February 22, 2016, 05:43:06 PM »

Quote from: Wild Rose on February 22, 2016, 02:43:42 PM

Brian
That must be the cleanest ST1300 in OZ
I bet you took those photo's when you bought it brand new
If not you can come and clean mine for me, I will keep the beer flowing

I've seen Brian's steed in person and it is indeed, that clean.

Brian · « **Reply #13 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:15:27 PM »

not bad for 15K on the dial, 4K of that is mine from picking it up from Tamworth last November

..... My grey was bought brand new in 09 and was immaculate when I traded it on the wing in 2012.
I appreciate my toys and like to keep them tidy you'd agree Biggles.....Cheers Brian

Brian · « **Reply #14 on:** February 22, 2016, 06:21:31 PM »

Sorry I know it's not all about me but I am proud of my ST1300

Shiney · « **Reply #15 on:** February 24, 2016, 06:50:38 AM »

Do you have any time for riding, or are you just cleaning all the time

But seriously,
How often do you clean it?
and how much time do you take to clean it?

Brian · « **Reply #16 on:** February 25, 2016, 07:12:10 PM »

JuST noticed this thread is under ST1100......whoops

Draco (Heartbreak Kid) · « **Reply #17 on:** February 25, 2016, 07:14:23 PM »

Quote from: Brian on February 25, 2016, 07:12:10 PM

JuST noticed this thread is under ST1100......whoops

Ooops indeed. My bad, apologies

Draco (Heartbreak Kid) · « **Reply #18 on:** February 25, 2016, 07:19:56 PM »

Quote from: Brian on February 25, 2016, 07:12:10 PM

JuST noticed this thread is under ST1100......whoops

BUT in all fairness RIMS IS RIMS no matter what bike

Brian · « **Reply #19 on:** February 25, 2016, 07:21:51 PM »

I've added a pic of the grey ghoST in my previous post

Draco (Heartbreak Kid) · « **Reply #20 on:** February 25, 2016, 07:27:55 PM »

Quote from: Brian on February 25, 2016, 07:21:51 PM

I've added a pic of the grey ghoST in my previous post

YOU Sir have too much time on your hands, although my first ST1300 was spotless when i sold it to a

of the NSW policebike patrol, he thought it was NEW

.
BUT yes you keep your bikes looking good

PS i'm slowly gonna spit n polish it all

Brian · « **Reply #21 on:** February 25, 2016, 07:42:09 PM »

Food for thought.......I bought a ZZR250 in prity poor condition for Caroline to learn on...yup you guessed it ...I had to give it a dolly up..... You may want to consider , getting back on topic 'rims', getting them polished and have the spokes painted in ST13 blue and have the whole rim clear coated.

Draco (Heartbreak Kid) · « **Reply #22 on:** February 25, 2016, 10:20:15 PM »

Quote from: Brian on February 25, 2016, 07:42:09 PM

Food for thought.......I bought a ZZR250 in prity poor condition for Caroline to learn on...yup you guessed it ...I had to give it a dolly up..... You may want to consider , getting back on topic 'rims', getting them polished and have the spokes painted in ST13 blue and have the whole rim clear coated.

Thanks Brian, BUT I am at present working for Turdbull (unemployed) BUT as soon as I have work, the Blue Beast will be getting little treats now and then, until it's looking scmick again $$$$$

STroppy · « **Reply #23 on:** February 26, 2016, 06:07:51 AM »

Brian, would you like to lease my bike for a week or so, low cost and I'm sure it is not beyond redemption . .

Brian · « **Reply #24 on:** February 26, 2016, 07:08:47 AM »

Quote from: STroppy on February 26, 2016, 06:07:51 AM

Brian, would you like to lease my bike for a week or so, low cost and I'm sure it is not beyond redemption . .

Mate a tempting offer only I'd hate to take that feeling of self satisfaction of a job well done away from you
Cheers Brian

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