Chrome(?) rims and spokes

[Pothole]

My imminent new arrival will have shiny spoked wheels. I don't remember having too many issues with these when I was a young thruster and only posh, expensive bikes had mags, but just in case, what should I be smearing on to prevent corrosion? ACF50 or some other miracle gunge?

[trickywoo]

Good quality paint sealant also known as wax should be good enough.

[airsafari87]

Look up a product from IGL called Eclipse.

[Pothole]

airsafari87 said:

Look up a product from IGL called Eclipse.

Looks good, thanks

[V8RX7]

Huge difference in issues between chrome, chrome like powder coat & polished aluminium.

Unfortunately they are most likely to be polished aluminium and that is the hardest to maintain - in essence because lacquer doen't stick to polished aluminium so once there is a path for water to enter, you're doomed.

[Pothole]

V8RX7 said:

Huge difference in issues between chrome, chrome like powder coat & polished aluminium.

Unfortunately they are most likely to be polished aluminium and that is the hardest to maintain - in essence because lacquer doen't stick to polished aluminium so once there is a path for water to enter, you're doomed.

Yes, having looked into the spec, they are polished alloy.

[airsafari87]

Pothole said:

Looks good, thanks

You may need to have it 'Installed by an accredited IGL detailer? If you do give me a shout and I will find out the details of the person local to you.

I have the whole of my bike coated in that and their Kenzo product and it is cracking stuff.

[Pothole]

airsafari87 said:

Pothole said:

Looks good, thanks

You may need to have it 'Installed by an accredited IGL detailer? If you do give me a shout and I will find out the details of the person local to you.

I have the whole of my bike coated in that and their Kenzo product and it is cracking stuff.

Ooh, I might have the whole bike done, it's the first brand spanker I've had, so I'd like to protect it as long as possible. I'm near Cannock but happy to travel to Birmingham, too, if you can recommend someone...

[airsafari87]

Pothole said:

Ooh, I might have the whole bike done, it's the first brand spanker I've had, so I'd like to protect it as long as possible. I'm near Cannock but happy to travel to Birmingham, too, if you can recommend someone...

Derby any good for you?

Danny from Prestige Auto Detailing will be able to sort you out.

If you mention that Paul from Deluxe Detailing (thats not me by the way) put you on to him he will look after you.

[Pothole]

airsafari87 said:

Derby any good for you?

Danny from Prestige Auto Detailing will be able to sort you out.

If you mention that Paul from Deluxe Detailing (thats not me by the way) put you on to him he will look after you.

Yeah, Derby's doable. Thanks, mate.