[AwwsChwA]

My bike is an '81. It was sparkly clean at one time, but now she's all grimy and oxidized. Are there any sure-fire ways to get the oxidation off the engine and bring all the chrome and metal back to its original shine? I tried a dremel tool and mild wire wheel in some small spots, but it leaves lines and takes f-o-r-e-v-e-r cuz the wheel is about 1/4-inch across.

I'm thinking about some fine steel wool and simple green. Anyone tried this? Anyone know what works best? I'm so proud of my first bike, and I wanna make her shine so I can show her off 8)

 

[v00d00]

I'm not an expert or anything.. but I know I have used "S.O.S." pads before.. Works reeeeeeal well, I dont know if maybe it is too abrasive or not.

But anyway, they can be found in the kitchen cleaning supplies area of the grocery/department store. Oh yeah, wear some kinda gloves because they were out your fingers after a while!

 

[bat4255]

Semi-chrome polish works great on aluminum. I's a mix of a very mild rubbing compound and Silver / Brass cleaner
Jim

 

[AwwsChwA]

Cool, thanks. Are my wheels aluminim too? They look like it, they're the stock 1981 star pattern wheels.