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Cleaning Spokes 5 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I have a 2005 Road Star Silverado but the spokes are ridden with oxidation. What is the best way to get them to shine again.
 
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Re:Cleaning Spokes 5 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
I have an '06. They never really 'shined'. They are either clean or dirty. I'm gonna fix that next winter - get ready poprivet lol.

You can't use anything that's harsh or abrasive because they are coated at the fatory - like your forks. If they're that oxidized maybe the coating is already gone.

I clean mine with a hand steam cleaner - rims too.

Soory, not much help.

ps...my truck rims are oxidized maybe the suggestions will work for them too.
 
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Re:Cleaning Spokes 5 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Hi chaps
well dunno about spokes bit here's a top tip for yer rims if they get rusty as shown to me from an ex guards man. Get yer polish/chrome cleaner rub it in by finger until it turns black then rub with a 2" piece of cardboard.This will bring it back to life. If you have no chrome cleaner wd 40 or a light oil will also polish the rust out Try this on any rusty parts works every time!!!
 
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Re:Cleaning Spokes 5 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
Damn! i forgot it dosn't rain in the states.. no rust
but in England however, the land of the soaking road, its a top tip!
 
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Re:Cleaning Spokes 5 Months, 2 Weeks ago  
There is a cleaner/polish called LUSTER LACE made to clean anything round. It is good for handlebars, sissybar frames, spokes, etc.

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