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Offline White Dog

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Shinny wheels
« 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.
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Re: Shinny wheels
« Reply #1 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...

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Re: Shinny wheels
« Reply #2 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
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Re: Shinny wheels
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2017, 10:41:17 AM »
Shinny is as shinny does.
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Offline White Dog

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Re: Shinny wheels
« Reply #4 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?
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Re: Shinny wheels
« Reply #5 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. You can always clean them with degreaser on a rag, or have them painted.
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Offline White Dog

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Re: Shinny wheels
« Reply #6 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. 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. 
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Offline Martin

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Re: Shinny wheels
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2017, 09:57:26 PM »
Polish and then clear coat with two pack clear.
Regards Martin.
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Re: Shinny wheels
« Reply #8 on: August 25, 2017, 10:36:40 PM »
I like the matte look
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Offline White Dog

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Re: Shinny wheels
« Reply #9 on: August 26, 2017, 08:31:21 AM »
Oh, My!  "Never ridden in the rain" quickly comes to mind.
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Re: Shinny wheels
« Reply #10 on: August 26, 2017, 10:45:02 AM »
greetings...

i aints sh1tt1ng you bro...


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Offline White Dog

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Re: Shinny wheels
« Reply #11 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.
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