Clean wheels

[andyladd]

Anyone recommend a good cleaner for wheels with brake dust & chain lube stuck to them?

[Birdylegs]

Wd40 steam cleaner elbow greese not sure sorry

[Conehead]

WD40 on a cloth just watch the tyres unless you like drifting.

[QB1]

Depends how old and how thick. I use Meguiars polish on my wheels which I find stops too much dust and lube sticking to them so a quick wipe with a damp cloth after a ride is all I need to keep them looking good. But if they are really messy I use WD40 or GT85, and as others have said on a cloth so you dont get any on the tyres/brakes. I also always try to lube the chain when its warm too (ie after a ride) and let it stand which reduces the amount flung off on the wheel.

[fd2526]

I used holts motorcycle degreaser last time, worked well http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_storeId_10001_catalogId_10151_productId_22 1483_langId_-1_categoryId_266853 £3 at halfords

[spudgun]

Use ordinary household polish, cheap as chips and theres a chemical in it that will lift the crap off without any elbow grease required!

[500tie]

Clean them with wd40 on a rag then polish the wheels up with normal automotive polish, the next time you wash them it'll just wipe off

[andyladd]

thanks one and all for the help :-)

[Dabz]

After reading this thread I did my filthy caked wheels with wd40 today and they came up good as new with very little effort, great tip, thanks!

[Wes]

I gave the mr sheen a go and they shone a treat, until i went out for a blat, now all caked in crap again, good while it lasted :)

[badbreed]

I've always used wd40 on my wheels but I've never tried the Mr Sheen on them. May have to give that a try when im low on wd40.

[Rabb]

Paraffin works a treat - as I found out Today!
Soaked my chain and sprockets (and then brushed them) in it and I also cleaned off all the crud on the wheels too!
4 litres (£6 ish from B&Q)
I have tried everything believe me, and paraffin is the best by far!

[Senna(Dan)]

Rabb, I haven't tried using paraffin to clean them yet.

I have used methalyted spirits though, I use about 50/50 water mix and it does the trick on both bikes.

[Rabb]

Rabb, I haven't tried using paraffin to clean them yet.

I have used methalyted spirits though, I use about 50/50 water mix and it does the trick on both bikes.

Thanks Dan - not tried meths but I will to see if it's better than paraffin.