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Title: Shinny wheels
Post by: White Dog on August 25, 2017, 09:00:17 AM
Practically every pic I see of K and R bikes on these forums have nice, bright, shinny wheels.  What do you use to get them that way?  Mine are the dull aluminum look.
Title: Re: Shinny wheels
Post by: johnny on August 25, 2017, 09:11:41 AM
greetings...

the only thing that getts reguarly sprayed on my wheels is...

front = suspension fluid

rear = final drive oil...

ride dangerously...

and occasionnally dot 3 on both...

yeeehaaa...

j o
Title: Re: Shinny wheels
Post by: Chaos on August 25, 2017, 10:28:26 AM
johnny, don't forget shock oil on the rear.  a spinning wheel cares not if it be shinny
Title: Re: Shinny wheels
Post by: Laitch on August 25, 2017, 10:41:17 AM
Shinny is as shinny does.
Title: Re: Shinny wheels
Post by: White Dog on August 25, 2017, 05:55:57 PM
Quote from: Laitch on August 25, 2017, 10:41:17 AM
Shinny is as shinny does.


Spray or paste?  Four ought steel wool an option?
Title: Re: Shinny wheels
Post by: Laitch on August 25, 2017, 07:16:27 PM
Quote from: White Dog on August 25, 2017, 09:00:17 AM
Practically every pic I see of K and R bikes on these forums have nice, bright, shinny wheels.  What do you use to get them that way?  Mine are the dull aluminum look.
Maybe they're all Photoshopped.  :yes

Anyway, here's a cautionary tale (https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?35554-Anyone-ever-polished-K75-rims&s=84ef25443ce0c721e5982520f3f357a2&p=453664&viewfull=1#post453664). You can always clean them with degreaser on a rag, or have them painted.
Title: Re: Shinny wheels
Post by: White Dog on August 25, 2017, 09:46:06 PM
Quote from: Laitch on August 25, 2017, 07:16:27 PM
Maybe they're all Photoshopped.  :yes

Anyway, here's a cautionary tale (https://forums.bmwmoa.org/showthread.php?35554-Anyone-ever-polished-K75-rims&s=84ef25443ce0c721e5982520f3f357a2&p=453664&viewfull=1#post453664). You can always clean them with degreaser on a rag, or have them painted.


Painting definitely not an option.  I'm looking for an easy to use cleaner--prolly sumting strong enough to eat the grime off the wheels but not eat my hands.  Cleaning is one thing--maybe a low psi pressure washer? Polishing is a chore for another day or month.  I have three cycles with ugly aluminum rims. 
Title: Re: Shinny wheels
Post by: Martin on August 25, 2017, 09:57:26 PM
Polish and then clear coat with two pack clear.
Regards Martin.
Title: Re: Shinny wheels
Post by: Chaos on August 25, 2017, 10:36:40 PM
I like the matte look
Title: Re: Shinny wheels
Post by: White Dog on August 26, 2017, 08:31:21 AM
Oh, My!  "Never ridden in the rain" quickly comes to mind.
Title: Re: Shinny wheels
Post by: johnny on August 26, 2017, 10:45:02 AM
greetings...

i aints sh1tt1ng you bro...

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ride dangerously...

j o
Title: Re: Shinny wheels
Post by: White Dog on August 31, 2017, 10:43:32 AM
After a thorough cleaning with brake dust cleaner spray, scrubbing with a paint brush, and rinsing, I conclude that the aluminum rims on K and R bikes are not meant to be "shinny."  Yes, I tried some Brasso polish but it did not bring a shinny look so I'll just live with what I've got.