spent the weekend detailing the bike, cleaning up the previous owner's mess (who didn't seem to clean it more than superficially.) i got a foaming engine degreaser, which worked wonders on the engine, and all the parts around it.
but, when i got to the wheels, i started to get a little weary of using the degreaser, as it had warnings of not leaving it on for too long, as it might damage paint. so, being a good forum member, i searched... for two days, unable to find any hints.
so, i'm looking for a cleaner / cleaning tools that can clean a year or more of road-wear off of the front and (eek) back wheels. secondarily, the wheels i have (stock, i believe) have two textures. near the edge of the wheel, it's smooth, but towards the middle, it's textured. i was able to clean the smooth part (mostly) with the degreaser & elbow grease, but the textured part was driving me nuts. as most of the gunk is in the "stucco-like" texture.
what cleaners are good for the wheels overall, and is it safe to use any abrasive pads / cleaners on the wheels without damaging the paint?
but, when i got to the wheels, i started to get a little weary of using the degreaser, as it had warnings of not leaving it on for too long, as it might damage paint. so, being a good forum member, i searched... for two days, unable to find any hints.
so, i'm looking for a cleaner / cleaning tools that can clean a year or more of road-wear off of the front and (eek) back wheels. secondarily, the wheels i have (stock, i believe) have two textures. near the edge of the wheel, it's smooth, but towards the middle, it's textured. i was able to clean the smooth part (mostly) with the degreaser & elbow grease, but the textured part was driving me nuts. as most of the gunk is in the "stucco-like" texture.
what cleaners are good for the wheels overall, and is it safe to use any abrasive pads / cleaners on the wheels without damaging the paint?