Re: Cleaning up the gold rims

CX500 & CX650 Turbo Forum

Cleaning up the gold rims

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shavron 04-06-2008, 10:19 AM
Does anyone know if Neverdull will harm the Gold rims. What is the best thing to clean them up with?

Thank You,

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Ron
1975 Honda GL1000
1975 Suzuki RE5M
1976 Suzuki RE5A
1981 Honda CBX
1982 Honda CX500 TC
2000 Honda Goldwing A

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CXTURBOBOOST 04-06-2008, 11:11 AM
I would strongly suggest only using soap and warm water!!!!!

Pete

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shavron 04-06-2008, 11:16 AM
Thans yet again Pete!!

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Ron
1975 Honda GL1000
1975 Suzuki RE5M
1976 Suzuki RE5A
1981 Honda CBX
1982 Honda CX500 TC
2000 Honda Goldwing A

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CXTURBOBOOST 04-06-2008, 1:11 PM
Ron,

Using any type of other chemical can take the "gold finish" right off of the wheels.

Pete

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George in Indiana 04-06-2008, 8:26 PM
Pete is right, I've read a few horror stories over common cleaners. I think Simple Green may have been one.

These wheels are a pita to clean, especially around the circles. I use one of those small steam cleaners and it melts the brake dust, tar specks and bugs right off. Just hit an area with steam and wipe it off with a towel. Few minutes per wheel and they look like new.
I use a Scunci which can be bought at places like Target but there's many other brands out there. It has a million uses in the garage.

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CX500 TURBO
CX650 TURBO
'86 Honda Elite 150 Deluxe
'04 GSX1300R Hayabusa

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Anonymous 06-24-2008, 8:21 PM
Question about the wheels on the CX series of bikes. What diameter and widths are they? I perfer the look of the original comstars. But they are usually 18"x2.15" rear and 1.85"x19"front. I wonder if there is an 18" front standard (non-reversed) wheel available? I also see older and Larger Hondas with 2.50" width comstars. I tried finding this information on the internet no luck yet. Sorry to hi-jack a thread. Cheers, 50gary