White wheels

Davidw · Jan 9, 2011

Hi Guys
I have white wheels on my 2010 GSXR600,can you please give me some advice on what to use to clean the black crap off with.It is the brake dust mixed with the chain lube.

rraiderr · Jan 9, 2011

Simple green is great, also car wheel cleaner works well.

Once you get them clean, wax them with car wax as this makes it easy to keep them clean.

Do not use WD40 as it causes white wheels to yellow. On black wheels the WD40 works awesome.

psyko323 · Jan 10, 2011

thanks. will try the wd40 since i got black wheels.

kairles · Jan 9, 2011

I use black magic no scrub wheel cleaner, works great. I heard the new ArmorAll Wheel Protectant works really well to keep them clean, but I haven't used it yet.

Ciaran1100 · Jan 9, 2011

Clean before & after you ride, wax em when yer not cleanin 'em.
Ther a bitch to keep clean, but when they are...such a nice look.

Davidw · Jan 9, 2011

Thanks Guys
great help

Ciaran1100 · Jan 9, 2011

You bought the bike, probably cus it had white wheels right.
ya just gotta clean em. theres no right or wrong way about it.
White wheels gotta be cleaned...even when yer not ridin.

Ciaran1100 · Jan 9, 2011

I'm not gonna come over and clean 'em, nor is anyone else.
When ya get home, spray on some simple green, wipe, wipe, wipe and yer done.
I'd recommend , warm wet cloth and elbow. Its a bitch and a half but yer rims will be like new.

8you4t · Jan 9, 2011

best thing to use believe it or not is a simple grease cutting dishwashing liquid with hot water , a microfibre cloth and soft paintbrush .... do not use anything like stiff brushes or green back sponges ... if you need more moving power autosmart make a product called G101 which is about as harsh as you want to go ..... any detailing quest. im happy to help with !!!!!!

mferg-tsr · Jan 9, 2011

i used wd-40 on my white wheels for a long ass time and they never turned yellow on me

03SevenFifty · Jan 9, 2011

Bug and Tar remover! Seriously, it literally wipes off with it. Just use a old towel.

Buster Hymen · Jan 9, 2011

A little kerosene on a rag followed up with Honda spray polish.

2008gixxer · Jan 10, 2011

http://www.gixxer.com/forums/showthread.php?t=284206&highlight=

hamill12 · Jan 10, 2011

WD40 will remove all the crap of your wheels. If you do it regular you will not have the same problem again. Muck off is biodegradable if you want to save the world.

Armi · Jan 10, 2011

+1

WD40 has worked well for me..........Used to clean the chain with it but have learn't otherwise......:cheers

Driving_Miss_Daisy · Jan 10, 2011

Dawn soap works good, it is made to fight grease.

2loud4u · Jan 10, 2011

Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. works on everything

MotoMummy · Jan 10, 2011

I feel you. I have white wheels on my r1 and I gave up keeping them clean about 6 months after I got them LOL.

THE SRADIATOR · Jan 10, 2011

A quick wipe after every ride will ensure they stay white and you'll never have much to do to keep them looking good.
Procrastinate and you give the chain grease & brake dust a head start on etching themselves into your pretty white wheels.
I gave all my bikes a thorough wipe down after every long ride.
My wheels were dark colored but i still frequently wiped them down!

kordo · Jan 10, 2011

Use black powdercoat

Mikenbiken · Jan 13, 2011

canadian_rider · Jan 12, 2011

I found goo gone works awesome for this job.

raff414 · Jan 12, 2011

I use Mr clean magic erasers on my blue rims. They take dirt and grease right off without scratching them.

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