best stuff to clean a polished rim on a buell firebolt XB9R 2005???

Question

my rim is painted white with polished trim on the edge (from the factory). my bike has went through last years snow, ice and rain without protection on the wheels. my polished edges has iodized and i tried using abrasive liquids, paste and even Brasso.

However, i can't get the edges to reach "any" type of shine. I don't wanta send the wheels to get re-painted $$$$$$!!!
any suggestions before this white crap falls???

Answer 1

Solvol Autosol. To liferyder you're right American M/C's are made of iron,and are the most over rated motorcycle ever made.

Answer 2

If they are that 'oxided' you'll need to sand then with emery cloth. After you've gotten the pits out use an ultra fine grit emery or sandpaper (wet/dry type). Then apply 'Simicron', that can be purchased at any good scooter dealer. The polish is made in Germany and cost about $6.95 a tube. Follow the directions and you will be amazed at the results. If you can't find Simicron then look for "Flutz", it also good.
To maintain that high mirror look reapply about every six month. I have an old Triumph Bonneville (1970) and a Sportster (1973). When people look at the polished cases, they ask who do the chrome work...........I just smile and tell them it's hand polished aluminum cases.
It's NOT an easy job be well worth it. OH, by the way, I also have #403 X1 Lightning of the 2000 production year. Damn if the rice rockets will keep up. They cut and run when I'm out. American Iron is the best.

Answer 3

--Unless you keep the polished areas sealed from the elements with wax, polish, clear coat, your wheels will oxidize.
--Your rims will have to be repolished.
--You can either send them to a polisher or do it yourself.
--If you want to do it yourself, then first sand down the rims untill all the pits are gone and the rim is smooth. Start with medium, then end with fine sandpaper (don't worry, it'll look dull as dirt LOL).
--Next, polish them with rouge and a polishing wheel. Your wheels will look like new again. Keep your wheels waxed and use the polishing wheel to shine them up again when needed.
--You can get polishing supplys here/
http://www.caswellplating.com/index.html
--Read the free booklet "How To Buff & Polish".
--"Semi-chrome" works just as well, but it takes forever and a lot of "elbow grease" to get that high luster.

Answer 4

I have the exact same bike with the exact same "problem". It went away by just using a product called "Blue Magic". You can get it at Wal-Mart. Use an old cotton terrycloth towel and you'll be amazed.

Answer 5

if you go the an autoparts store grab one of those polishing balls if that doesnt work time to come out the pocket$$

Answer 6

hott guys drive bikes!

go to the dealer. they have the best answers and the best products for your needs