Wheel polishing tips

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by bricairns, May 7, 2015.

  1. bricairns

    bricairns New Member

    Oct 26, 2014
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    Hi all
    I bought a 2010 Thunderbird 1600 two weeks ago and loving every minute I'm on it, I have noticed that there is a couple of blemishes on both wheels.
    What is the best product or way to remove them and bring the wheels back to showroom condition?
     
  2. bonniebuddy

    bonniebuddy New Member

    Sep 16, 2014
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    Hi there!
    Providing the blemishes aren't deep scratches, you could use Autosol, Brasso or Peek.
    I really like Peek, available from Tesco, as it's non-abrasive, and it brings the wheels up nicely.
     
  3. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi - do the wheels have a chrome finish? If so, one trick that really works (on all chrome) is to rub the area with a small square of ordinary kitchen foil dipped in water. Rub it gently with a little pressure until a sort of black paste builds up and then wipe clean. Try it! This was my old tail rack - before IMG_20140811_062400.jpg IMG_20140810_190848993_HDR.jpg and after.
     
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  4. crispey

    crispey crispey creme de la creme

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    I am very impressed [​IMG]
     
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  5. bricairns

    bricairns New Member

    Oct 26, 2014
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    That's a good tip, I'll remember that one :)
    They're not chrome finished though, polished aluminium..
    I mentioned it to a mate who's a paint sprayer a couple of hours ago and he said get a small piece of cardboard and peel off a layer to expose the corrugated cardboard and use a little autosol to rub the affected area, he said you use less autosol and the cardboard together acts like an additional fine abrasive.
    Might give it a go on some other piece of ally I can find lying around before trying it on the bike..
     
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  6. nigel Bessant

    nigel Bessant Member

    Sep 26, 2014
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    Brilliant! I like that, now all I've got to do is remember it!
     
  7. stevethegoolie

    stevethegoolie Elite Member

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    Solvol and fine wire wool pads work on my wheels.:):cool:
     
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