Alloy Wheels

Discussion in 'Thunderbird' started by Bucky, Apr 11, 2022.

  1. Bucky

    Bucky Senior Member

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    #1 Bucky, Apr 11, 2022
    Looks like ive fecked the look of my wheels.
    Got bike mid February and was eager to get out on it.
    Had a dry day so i wrapped up and off i went, i noticed a lot of white dust on the roads. Turns out this was the salt, i washed wheels down when i got back and dried them off.
    However, permanent damage been done to the rims, no amount of lotions, potions and creams can bring back the shine.
    When i need next back tyre the wheels sre going in for black powder coat, dont ride too early while salts still there, grrr.
     
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  2. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    #2 Wessa, Apr 11, 2022
    Bad luck mate. You need to treat your bike with some protection before venturing out on salty roads. There are loads of options on the market, such as ACF50 or FS365; other brands are available.
     
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  3. Stu9000

    Stu9000 Active Member

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    #3 Stu9000, May 4, 2022
    Are you sure you cant bring it back? Are your wheels the stainless spoked variety? Some paste and felt end drill bits might do it. Bad sections could be knocked back with wet n dry.
     
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  4. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    #4 Helmut Visor, May 4, 2022
    It's a Commander mate, they don't come with spoked wheels :cool:
     
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  5. Stu9000

    Stu9000 Active Member

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    #5 Stu9000, May 4, 2022
    Fair enough.
     
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