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...paint thinner (mineral spirits). WOW, talk about a shine.
I was having a bit of a tough time getting some brake dust off the rear wheel of my SM. Pulled out the paint thinner, since it is great for removing tar, grease, etc. You can now add brake dust to that list. Not only did the brake dust easily wipe away, but the shine that the paint thinner left behind was blinding in the sun. So I used another cloth heavily dampened with paint thinner, wiped both sides of the wheel, then rinsed off with water, and polished dry with an old towel. It looks better than new, and there was no deterioration to the coating on the aluminum.
'06 Speedmaster, Long TORS, rest is stock (for now)
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Should be Riding
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Good trick! I'll have to try that.
Soren
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Should be Riding
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sweet!! i bet it'll work on spokes too.
Benny
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Fe Butt
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Count me in I have been looking for a good method to cut that break dust.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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And I fell offended by this subject 
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Should be Riding
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Benny
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Fe Butt
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Does that mean put it on backwards? 
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Doh! re-read the first post and answered my own question...as you were 
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How about Windex? I have heard that is good to clean chrome and such. Will it ruin the aluminum?
06 BA, TOR's, 17T front sprocket, 135/42, needles shimmed, AI removed, drilled airbox, K&N air filter, desnorked, SM seat and risers, drag bars, pro-grips....let's ride!!
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Grzegorz...don't feel offended, I'm Polish, too. Nice to know that without us, the world wouldn't be such a fun place.
As for Windex, I don't think it'll harm the aluminum, but it does taste horrible.
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But if you drink it, it prevents streaking! (JOKE DON"T DRINK IT)
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Should be Riding
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My big fat greek wedding is on right now. Watch it and learn some new uses for windex!
Benny
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Tried it on the weekend...all purpose thinner. Worked well, no damage to the coating
...yes, that is a single seat...no, I will not put the other seat on...yes, I am selfish...yes, you should buy your own bike
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