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| I try to wash my '03 V-rod's wheels frequently because brake dust causes pits and errosion over time. I use the harley tire and wheel cleaner. Evidently, I didn't rinse very well after one washing and this has caused staining on the wheels. So far it's been impossible to remove. Anyone else ever done something stupid like this and how did you remove the stain/discoloration?
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| Try some Eagle one aluminum and wheel polish.(the kind that is actually cloth impregnated with polish)
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| If you find a polish to remove the staining, do the following: Do not use special cleaners on aluminum. Use the same soap on the wheels as you would for the rest of the bike. Like any quality carwash soap. Rinse thoroughly and wipe dry. Do this weekly and there will never be any need for special cleaners.
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| Ted,I had the same problem w/ the aluminum wheels on my '02 Dyna. I did not dry them completely after washing and there was some etching/staining where the water sat.I tried Mother's Mag Polish but it was not sufficient on it's own. I used 1500 grit wet sandpaper (used wet!!!) on the damaged area followed up w/ the Mother's Mag Polish and a lot of elbow grease on the entire wheel. It took out 99% of the "stain" and the entire wheel shines like it just came off the showroom floor.Note:the sandpaper really dulls the wheel but the polish brings it back..........Steve
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| I did the same thing on my aluminum engine cases, I almost s---! because I have an early custom shovelhead with polished cases. Use Mothers aluminum polish and it will come clean,and will be more polished than before when you are done.
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| I DID THE SAME THING AND I BOUGHT A SPECIAL POLISH IN JUAREZ, MEXICO AND I ALMOST MADE THEM LOOK LIKE CHROME, AND I ONLY PAID ABOUT 12 DOLLARS
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| I've heard a lot of the same complaint. I was in the dealer and a guy was complaining that his wheels were pitted. He only had 300 mile on his V-ROD. I have 1300 mile on mine with no problems, I only use mild soap and water to clean the wheels. They get wiped down after every ride. I am planning on getting rid of the stock wheels. Chrome is easire to care for. Eric
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| old heads may remember "Never Dull". it's not a strictly a motorcycle product, but it just old fashion works!
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| As the other guy said try the Eagle One inpregnated cloth...it will shine anything!
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