Dull Wheels - Any Tips?

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  1. andyb57

    andyb57 Senior Member

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    #1 andyb57, Dec 1, 2017
    Both wheels on my Daytona have a dull finish which I assume is age related and they need a good polish to bring back the shine. Any tips about what to use? T Cut? Autosol?? Anything else work better?
     
  2. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #2 thebiglad, Dec 1, 2017
    Give them a thorough wash with good quality car shampoo, then clean with with T-cut or similar.
     
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  3. andyb57

    andyb57 Senior Member

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    #3 andyb57, Dec 1, 2017
    Thanks!
     
  4. MickEng

    MickEng Noble Member

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    #4 MickEng, Dec 2, 2017
    One part WD40.
    One part Castrol red rubber grease
    One part high melting point grease
    One part Auotosol chrome cleaner
    One part Turtle wax metallic polish
    One part brake cleaner
    One part Castrol 4T engine oil
    One part Scottoiler chain oil
    One part Scottoiler FS360
    Grease from hands after eating Fish & Chips
    Sprinkle of brake pad dust (preferably organic)

    Having used the same piece of workshop cotton rag for 20+ years, I can swear by this mixture.
     
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  5. Yorkshireman

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    #5 Yorkshireman, Dec 2, 2017
    Mix together in a bowl, place in a preheated oven and bake at 180 degrees for 30 minutes, then serve with asparagus spears and a copaslip jus :grinning:
     
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    MickEng Noble Member

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    #6 MickEng, Dec 2, 2017
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    Oos! Forgot the Copaslip, cheers YM
     
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    andyb57 Senior Member

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    #7 andyb57, Dec 2, 2017
    Cheers, have several oily rags with similar recipe, let you know how I get on ;)

    DD - yup the dark blue painted wheels so will avoid autosol :no_mouth:
     
  8. stevethegoolie

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    #8 stevethegoolie, Dec 2, 2017
    Huh! Some people have no spirit of adventure!!:rolleyes:
     
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  9. chuk

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    #9 chuk, Dec 2, 2017
    i did see a video on YouTube (smo) he used s colour refresher s1doc or similar,before and after pics did show big difference although bit pricey.
     
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