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    Default Recommendations for cleaning and restoring shine to chrome wheels?

    I've tried Merlin's Blood for cleaning wheels, with mixed success. So, I'm not interested in that product.

    Anything else that you have found works well to clean the grime and brake dust off chrome wheels and restore the shine? Maybe it's two different products (cleaning and polishing). I'd like to maintain the show-room look of my two RTs.

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    I'm going to try the wheel cleaner that Lamont sells in Lamonster Garage. He is one of the sponsors of this forum and is listed on the front page. It is supposed to be very good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Devious56 View Post
    I'm going to try the wheel cleaner that Lamont sells in Lamonster Garage. He is one of the sponsors of this forum and is listed on the front page. It is supposed to be very good.
    Yes, I was looking at that. But, I'm tired of spending money only to find out the product doesn't work as advertised. So, I'll be interested to hear of your experience with it. Thanks.
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    Default Magic eraser

    Try Magic Eraser - it cleans everything.

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    I do not have chrome rims on my spyder, but I do have them on my lightning. I have neglected my rims quite a bit over the past 2 years. I am going to give some Mothers Chrome polish that I have used on my cobra rims. They worked wonders on the rims after simply washing them with car wash soap and water. I hope to post pictures of my latest results as soon as my back will allow for a hand wash on the vehicle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by blacklightning View Post
    I do not have chrome rims on my spyder, but I do have them on my lightning. I have neglected my rims quite a bit over the past 2 years. I am going to give some Mothers Chrome polish that I have used on my cobra rims. They worked wonders on the rims after simply washing them with car wash soap and water. I hope to post pictures of my latest results as soon as my back will allow for a hand wash on the vehicle.
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    Default Chrome wheels

    2 step process;
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    not found anything that removes brake dust like Merlin’s blood. Works great. Then follow up with soap and water to remove residue.
    Mothers chrome polish, simichrome, brasso, busches wheel polish, or 0000 steel wool. Then wax with car wax. Sparkly!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Don'tPanic View Post
    Try Magic Eraser - it cleans everything.
    Might want to google this before you use it on your bike!!!!!!

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    meguiar's wheel cleaner mirror bright

    I find this product works well.

    spray on,let it soak in for a bit rinse off, Then I use soap and water and wash the wheel tire and it like brand new again.

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    Default Brush Hero

    Take a look at www.brushhero.com, I have it and use it and it works well with only water!
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    Default Recommendations for cleaning and restoring shine to chrome wheels?

    I've been using this product for my Spyder RTL 14 chrome for almost 4yrs . Just apply and wipe clean with microfiber cloth.

    http://www.glare.com/products?cid=MQ...pn=Motorcycles
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    Glare. Its ok but found it doesn't last long

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    Quote Originally Posted by SPYD3R View Post
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    Quote Originally Posted by cptjam View Post
    2 step process;

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    not found anything that removes brake dust like Merlin’s blood. Works great. Then follow up with soap and water to remove residue.
    Mothers chrome polish, simichrome, brasso, busches wheel polish, or 0000 steel wool. Then wax with car wax. Sparkly!!
    The residue cleanup is where I've had difficulty. I wasn't able to get it off with soap and water. I finally had to use a paint stripper. Don't know what I was doing wrong but want to avoid that problem again.
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    Quote Originally Posted by IGETAROUND View Post
    Might want to google this before you use it on your bike!!!!!! Al
    Good idea. It's a type of abrasive and can play havoc on some surfaces. Thanks for the heads-up

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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderConvert View Post
    Take a look at www.brushhero.com, I have it and use it and it works well with only water!
    That's pretty cool. Thanks.
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    Default Windex

    Pete, I'm guessing you've tried a variety of chrome polishes. I like the Dupont and Griot's Garage products, but don't often use them as too time consuming. Personally I think one of the best, and quickest products to make chrome shine is Windex. Have you tried this?

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    Quote Originally Posted by UtahPete View Post
    Anything else that you have found works well to clean the grime and brake dust off chrome wheels and restore the shine?
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    Quote Originally Posted by robhowen View Post
    Pete, I'm guessing you've tried a variety of chrome polishes. I like the Dupont and Griot's Garage products, but don't often use them as too time consuming. Personally I think one of the best, and quickest products to make chrome shine is Windex. Have you tried this? Rob
    Rob, actually I haven't bought any chrome polishes in many years. So, before I spent a ton of money experimenting with different products, I thought I'd get some recommendations.

    I haven't tried Windex, but I will. Thanks for the tip!
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    Previously, I just used soap and water, followed with wiped down with a detailer / polish. However, I recently tried Merlin's Blood and really like it. Regardless of how you clean the grime or brake dust off, i recommend a good wipe down with a quality detailer. Personally, I really like Lamont's black diamond detailer and often use it during a quick wipe down after a short ride.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Centurion View Post
    Previously, I just used soap and water, followed with wiped down with a detailer / polish. However, I recently tried Merlin's Blood and really like it. Regardless of how you clean the grime or brake dust off, i recommend a good wipe down with a quality detailer. Personally, I really like Lamont's black diamond detailer and often use it during a quick wipe down after a short ride.
    Maybe I should give Merlin's Blood another try. On something other than my Spyder!
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    Quote Originally Posted by blacklightning View Post
    I do not have chrome rims on my spyder, but I do have them on my lightning. I have neglected my rims quite a bit over the past 2 years. I am going to give some Mothers Chrome polish that I have used on my cobra rims. They worked wonders on the rims after simply washing them with car wash soap and water. I hope to post pictures of my latest results as soon as my back will allow for a hand wash on the vehicle.
    Is that the California Gold?
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    I have great results using a waterless car wash product such as wash wax all. I believe the owners manual suggest mild soap and water.
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    Quote Originally Posted by SpyderConvert View Post
    Take a look at www.brushhero.com, I have it and use it and it works well with only water!
    Okay, gonna try this. For cleaning.
    Still need a polish, so going to try Mother's California Gold Chrome Polish
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    I use my drill, Mothers sponge, and soap and water. Nothing fancy.

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