Milky wheels 1998 R1100GS

ronnie69 · Nov 1, 2009

Already searched and seen a couple of posts on similar lines, but all from 5 years+ ago. There may have been a miracle breakthrough since :augie

Just bought above bike

Been VERY well looked after. Seller mentioned he'd put cleaner on wheels, got interrupted by neighbour, hence left cleaner on longer than intended :blast

This was some time ago. He can't remember exactly what fluid he was using at the time.

See piccies - they make it look worse than it is "in the metal", but it's there nonetheless. Anyone had a similar problem and able to suggest miracle product for the removal thereof ?

Kenny · Nov 1, 2009

Looks like a 'wonder wheels' special to me !!

Only a bloody BLOODY good polishing kit !!

pedro · Nov 1, 2009

Cif

maybe

Shaunie · Nov 1, 2009

hammerite

Stewart H · Nov 1, 2009

I got that off with wire wool and WD40, I now dilute the wonder wheels 50% with water.
Stewart

kirky1298 · Nov 1, 2009

wire wool and soap , or powder coat them :thumb2

Ash · Nov 1, 2009

Kenny said:
Looks like a 'wonder wheels' special to me !!

!!

a mate took his bike to a car cleaner and ended up with wheels like that :eek

Rob Farmer · Nov 1, 2009

Solvol Autosol

Your wheels are anodised, the wonder wheels has eaten into it. Solvol should skim the top off it but if you go to far you will be down to the bare metal.

Mr K · Nov 1, 2009

Rob Farmer said:
Solvol Autosol

Your wheels are anodised, the wonder wheels has eaten into it. Solvol should skim the top off it but if you go to far you will be down to the bare metal.

Aye!

Big Den · Nov 1, 2009

wonder wheels specifically says not for use on non lacered alloy. muc off and the like will have the same effect if left long enough. made the same mistake once.

JohnnyBoxer · Nov 1, 2009

It will take more time than you have patience to remove that..............believe me

It was easier to buy a better wheel :blast

motobiker · Nov 1, 2009

whoever did that - needs shooting.

warms sudsey water is all the anodised wheels need.

to be honest, I would be looking to replace em. and offset the cost by flogging the ruined set to some deranged off roader. (of which this site has more than a few)

you know.. the type who think 'mud colour' is fastest.

kirky1298 · Nov 1, 2009

my wheels were pretty shagged out

so , had them powder coated in graphite , spokes and hubs included for £20 a wheel .. and i'm happy with them . 8000 mls on and off road and no cracks round spokes etc .. highly recommended :thumb2

ian6760 · Nov 1, 2009

Kirk.
I like the look of them and wasn't aware you could get away with coating them assembled. Got any more pics?

Ian

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