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07-14-2010, 7:38 AM gwynethh Joined on 04-05-2009 Kittery, ME Posts 138 Wheel cleaning questions Hi All We have purchased a couple of used/old CX500 wheels (Comstar type) to replace the reverse Comstars on our GL500. These older comstars need rust removal (steel parts) and general cleaning. Can the black plastic dohickies covering the rivets at the rim be easily removed and reinstalled to facilitate the cleaning. (We don't wanna break them) Anyone have a recommended cleaning link or suggested procedure to restore these wheels? We will replace the bearings as a cheap high reward fix while the wheels are off so a soak procedure would be possible. Thanx Party On Dudes and Dudettes 1989 PC800 "Silver Lady" 1982 GL500I "Jenny"    Report

07-14-2010, 11:43 PM vern401 Joined on 05-23-2010 Vass, NC Posts 197 Re: Wheel cleaning questions I do not know I have never tried to remove them Sorry.. 79 CX500 Custom 72 SL350 K2 78 CB750F 91 Kawasaki ZX600C4    Report

07-15-2010, 1:37 AM LRCXed Joined on 05-15-2008 Sacramento, California Posts 1,670 Re: Wheel cleaning questions Use a heat gun or put them in the sun on a HOT day before you try to pop them off. They have two split type plastic pins that push into a hole. If you try to remove them cold, they could break the clips. If you need a few of them when your done let me know. I have some I removed from the bike in my avatar years ago. What ever you do DO NOT USE ANY ACID based cleaner (like Castrol Super Clean)on the rims aluminum part. It WILL stain the anodized finish. The steel section of the wheel can be polished with metal polish to clean them up. You could also try 0000 steel wool. If your going to do something, do it right, don't do it half as@*d. 78 CX500 Std, 79 CX500 project, 80 CX500C, 83 GL650I http://globalcxglvtwins.hostingdelivered.com/    Report

07-15-2010, 5:46 AM gwynethh Joined on 04-05-2009 Kittery, ME Posts 138 Re: Wheel cleaning questions Thanx for the info. This is just what we needed to find out. We were able to remove all the "Honda" black plastic tabs. This will make refurbishment easier. Party On Dudes and Dudettes 1989 PC800 "Silver Lady" 1982 GL500I "Jenny"    Report

07-17-2010, 12:09 PM gwynethh Joined on 04-05-2009 Kittery, ME Posts 138 Re: Wheel cleaning questions OK one more question. How to remove the surface rust hidden on the backside of the "spokes". Kinda hard to get into that area. Thanx Party On Dudes and Dudettes 1989 PC800 "Silver Lady" 1982 GL500I "Jenny"    Report

07-22-2010, 10:25 PM Stan in Toronto Joined on 06-07-2008 Toronto Ontario Canada Posts 228 Re: Wheel cleaning questions I've had great sucess removing rust with a product called Evaporust. It's safe to use, non toxic, non corrosive and anything I put in rusty to soak overnight is rust free the next morning. I pay about $10.00 a Litre and you can pour it back in the bottle and re use it till it turns black from all all the rust it dissolves. It's my favourite rust treatment. Evaporust - officially endorsed by :Stan 1984 CX650E - The Black Rider Joined this forum 6 7 8 Took my first breath in 1952    Report

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