for rims? In particular, motocycle rims. I have a lot of brakedust buildup on my front rims. Already tried one type of cleaner and it didn't do a very good job. I don't want to waste any more money trying them all. Any help is appreciated.

http://www.eagleone.com/

for shine, Mothers is a good product.

Do you use ceramic pads? Less dust.

Auto Glym

Not realy looking for a polish but something to deal with grimy buildup. Will the glym do this?

Not realy looking for a polish but something to deal with grimy buildup. Will the glym do this?


http://www.fasteronline.co.uk/alloy-wheel-seal-p-424.html

I'm really surprised Aps, Pete and Midnightrider didn't jump on here with suggestions. :confused:

You have to be careful with cleaners on motorcycle rims. it depends HIGHLY on what kind of rims you have. Do you have the stock chrome rim with spokes? The spokes are not chromed on stock rims and the finish is easily damaged with the wrong kind of cleaner. I turned mine black on the old sportster.

Don't use the acid cleanser on aluminum rims if they are clear coated or chromed.

S100 is great for breaking thorugh brake dust. That's the ONLY cleaner I use on my bike. It works for everything. I use it on the rims of my truck too.

Eagle One products work GREAT, IF you select the right one. You can damage the finish if you use the wrong one.

http://www.eagleone.com/

for shine, Mothers is a good product.

Do you use ceramic pads? Less dust.

You don't want to use ceramic pads for motorcycles. And unless you have the rotors that are made for ceramic pads, and drive your vehicle in such a manner that creates enough heat to continually "set" the ceramic pad, you will warp the rotors AND/OR develop a hideous squeal. Most people don't drive their cars hard enough to benefit from ceramic pads. I know too many people that have gone the ceramic pad route, and have promptly gone back to semi-metalics.

You don't want to use ceramic pads for motorcycles. And unless you have the rotors that are made for ceramic pads, and drive your vehicle in such a manner that creates enough heat to continually "set" the ceramic pad, you will warp the rotors AND/OR develop a hideous squeal. Most people don't drive their cars hard enough to benefit from ceramic pads. I know too many people that have gone the ceramic pad route, and have promptly gone back to semi-metalics. What's best to keep the dust off the rotors? Everytime I get a black dust build up on my front brake rotor, I get a squeal. Clean the rotor off and no squeal. :confused: Maybe time for new rotor and pads?

Never heard of brake dust build up on a rotor before. Is the rotor pitted?? that's about the only way I can see that happening. if that is the case, have it turned down, or replace it.

Never heard of brake dust build up on a rotor before. Is the rotor pitted?? that's about the only way I can see that happening. if that is the case, have it turned down, or replace it. Rotor may be pitted and stuff is collecting on it. May just replace pads and rotor or just wait until next year and get a new bike. Super Glide Custom. :clap:

You don't want to use ceramic pads for motorcycles. And unless you have the rotors that are made for ceramic pads, and drive your vehicle in such a manner that creates enough heat to continually "set" the ceramic pad, you will warp the rotors AND/OR develop a hideous squeal. Most people don't drive their cars hard enough to benefit from ceramic pads. I know too many people that have gone the ceramic pad route, and have promptly gone back to semi-metalics.

I wasn't sure about bikes. :lmao:

But they're better for the vette.

Check the link below, this stuff is gold. I use it on my (car) rims and have never went back to anything else.

Eimann Fabrik Hi-Intensity Cleaner - http://www.properautocare.com/hi-c32.html

Warm, soapy water.

Warm, soapy water.
That doesn't work on my rims. I have built-up sludge on both of my front rims, but not the back. I've tried everything possible to get them clean (just in the corners) and nothing works. :frown:

That doesn't work on my rims. I have built-up sludge on both of my front rims, but not the back. I've tried everything possible to get them clean (just in the corners) and nothing works. :frown:


Works great for me. Maybe you're waiting too long to clean your wheels. :shrug: You should also remove them to clean and wax them once a year.

Well I spent most of the day with a wire brush, the rim cleaner I had already bought. I then polished the smooth area with a classic cloth. One side is completely done the other will get finished on the next nice day. I had to take the dog for a ride after I finished the first side. He was jonesing for a mini vanilla cone.

Well I spent most of the day with a wire brush, the rim cleaner I had already bought. I then polished the smooth area with a classic cloth. One side is completely done the other will get finished on the next nice day. I had to take the dog for a ride after I finished the first side. He was jonesing for a mini vanilla cone.
Oh my goodness! :killingme

Simple Green works for me but NEVER let it set on bare aluminum more than a few minutes.

Well I spent most of the day with a wire brush, the rim cleaner I had already bought. I then polished the smooth area with a classic cloth. One side is completely done the other will get finished on the next nice day. I had to take the dog for a ride after I finished the first side. He was jonesing for a mini vanilla cone.

That's great! :lol: Tell me though, does he REALLY ride with you like that? I have seen it. I have pics of a guy riding with his fullsize Pinsher like that in Daytona.

Well I spent most of the day with a wire brush, the rim cleaner I had already bought. I then polished the smooth area with a classic cloth. One side is completely done the other will get finished on the next nice day. I had to take the dog for a ride after I finished the first side. He was jonesing for a mini vanilla cone.

I saw you drive by the Tiki Bar last Saturday!

I saw you drive by the Tiki Bar last Saturday!


Yes that was me and Gimli. He really does ride like that. He loves it. If you look close he is attached to me by a harness so he can't fall to the ground. He's been riding ass long as I've had the bike. I usually stop for a tiny cone and sometimes by the bridge for a game of fetch.