07zx14blk
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posted June 24, 2008 07:18 AM
Cleaning and shining your bike…
Cleaning and shining your bike…
With 4 kids I sometimes think I spend more time cleaning my bike than riding it (and it does look good).
I was wondering if anyone out there has an easy way or a good product that I can try for cleaning the rims (especially the back one).
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mcair
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posted June 24, 2008 07:37 AM
I use WD40 for the rims. Removes chain splatter and associated muck cleanly, just be careful not to get it on tires.
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man00
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posted June 24, 2008 08:03 AM
Agree..WD40 works well.
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jeff martin
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posted June 24, 2008 08:21 AM
S100 bike cleaner is a great product, Just spray on and hose off !
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butterthegreat
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posted June 24, 2008 08:56 AM
Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish
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Big Ced
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posted June 24, 2008 11:15 AM
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Honda Spray Cleaner and Polish
Yeah I like that Honda Polish, I had several cans of it but a few months back I went in to by some more cause I was out and they told me that they don't make it anymore. I bought a year supply of this other cleaner that has a carnuba wax in it and when I spray it on my rims and let it soak in for a 2nd, when you wipe it off those tires gleam. A local guy sold the stuff in front of a gas station and I can't remember the name of it so when I get home I will get that name so that if anyone can find it they can try it out and tell me what they think.
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zx6reaker
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posted June 24, 2008 11:18 AM
Put the bike on stands us a garden hose and a soft dish brush with diluted simple green. Works great. Takes me about 15min both rims.
For the rest of the bike I use Pro cleaner (the same thing as Honda Pro Cleaner just no Honda). A bit expensive but last a good while and works great!!!
Doesn't wd40 just attract more dirt?
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bigdtd
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posted June 24, 2008 11:34 AM
spray wd-40 on a rag and wipe off your rims and chain, they will look new. i use meguiars wash for majorwashing and meguires spray detailer for inbetweens. 10 minutes and you have the shiniest bike at bikenight. repeated use of the spray detaler before each ride keeps things from sicking to your panit and makes cleanup a snap.
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fifth
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posted June 24, 2008 01:43 PM
Honda Polish (renamed now to "Original Pro Cleaner") for the everything except the rims. The rims I use WD-40. You wont find anything (except Honda Polish) that cuts through the gunk like WD-40...and it is relatively cheap compared to the rest of the stuff.....
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warbird
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posted June 24, 2008 01:57 PM
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S100 bike cleaner is a great product, Just spray on and hose off !
I agree..............S100 is a great product. WD 40 definetly takes the goo off of rims, but is a petroleum based product. S100 is water based and rinses off completely and easily. I just spray it on the rims and calipers, hit it with a toothbrush real quick and spray it off. Wipe with a towel........... 
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warbird
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posted June 24, 2008 02:00 PM
And just for the record............I have used WD40 on my rims forever. Seems like I always have some around.......... The S100 can be used to clean the ENTIRE bike quickly and safely..............just spray on and hose off like Jeff said............ 
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zx6reaker
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posted June 24, 2008 04:49 PM
quote:
Cleaning and shining your bike…
With 4 kids I sometimes think I spend more time cleaning my bike than riding it (and it does look good).
I was wondering if anyone out there has an easy way or a good product that I can try for cleaning the rims (especially the back one).
With 4 kids YOU shouldn't be cleaning your bike!!! hahaha
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bigdtd
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posted June 24, 2008 05:16 PM
yea like you would trust them to do it!
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ratbyk
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posted June 24, 2008 06:51 PM
With 4 kids YOU shouldn't be cleaning your bike!!! hahaha
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toohype
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posted June 24, 2008 08:57 PM
I use a product called Never-Dull, it is cotton in a can which has some sort of metal polish in it. 1st I wash the rims with plain soap and water only, no harsh chemicals, then wipe dry with clean cloth, then get a wod of Never -Dull and wipe rims. It removes what ever thats not supposed to be there. It leaves a lite film, then buff with micro fiber cloth. Looks great!
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zx6reaker
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posted June 25, 2008 01:48 PM
Never Dull is a metal polish not intended for painted surfaces...you might want to check that it wont do any harm to your rims if they are painted or clear coated. jmo
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wrenchhead
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posted June 28, 2008 02:19 PM
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Honda Polish (renamed now to "Original Pro Cleaner") for the everything except the rims. The rims I use WD-40. You wont find anything (except Honda Polish) that cuts through the gunk like WD-40...and it is relatively cheap compared to the rest of the stuff.....
+1 thats the best way i have found to keep my bike clean!
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BIGZXDADDY
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posted June 28, 2008 06:01 PM
i use gunk engine brite on the wheels and chain, it hoses off and leaves them nice and shiny with no scrubbing
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ninjaboy311
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posted June 28, 2008 06:30 PM
 Edited By: ninjaboy311 on 28 Jun 2008 19:30
When I had stock wheels, I would use Pledge furniture polish. It worked great and didn't attract dust.
Now that I have polished aluminum Galespeeds, I use Windex!!!!
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makenna
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posted June 28, 2008 07:04 PM
Pledge for the entire bike works freak. It gives is a nice lemon scent as well.
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Smooth_G
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posted June 28, 2008 09:41 PM
i use solvent in a spray bottle to clean the rear rim,sprocket,,,,,then hose it off,,then use s100,,then wash the whole bike with mister clean,,,,,
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diablozx14
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posted June 29, 2008 12:07 PM
There is a product they sell here called PLEXUS, same thing as the honda polish. I swear by the it and Mcguires and quick detailer. I have never heard of using WD40 for cleaning you wheels, how is that on chrome?
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bawls
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posted June 29, 2008 08:42 PM
I use wd40 for the wheels and for the rest of the bike I use soap and water, dry it and polish it with ICE. Their detailer works well too. Honda polish is awesome stuff, but is expensive and goes way too fast.
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jus cruisin
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posted June 30, 2008 03:12 AM
I use chain cleaner to get the grease off the rear rim (Motorex 611). Easy to do and you don't have to worry about the tire (like WD-40). Then it is Mothers aluminum polish - I stripped and polished the rims a while back.
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Superman T
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posted June 30, 2008 06:14 AM
WD-40 is the best for the rims and makes thems look like I just saw it for the first time. But obviously take your time so none of it touches the tire. Meguires for the plastic! It's the BEST!
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