Wheel cleaning

[stalagmike]

I took my road bike with me on holiday this year and did a few miles. Some of which ended up being on sandy tracks through pine forest. I rinsed off the bike straight away after but now my rims are sort of caked with a grimy residue. I feel it might take more than fairy liquid to shift. I don't have any muc-off or anything like that. Any recommendations on what to use? I'm gonna remove the wheels to fit new tyres anyway so they'll be off the bike for cleaning.

 

[Moodyman]

Green scourer and or firm bristled dishwashing brush with washing up liquid

 

[Ian H]

Might be worth cleaning or even changing the blocks if they have sand and grit embedded.

 

[Cycleops]

Get down to the pound shop and get two of these:
http://www.poundland.co.uk/grip-wash-up-brushes-2-pack
One for the kitchen and one for the bike, just don't mix them up!
Bit of water and Fairy Liquid and off you go.

 

[mangid]

I wipe my wheels/spokes/tyres down with a baby wipe or 2 after a ride. Keeps everything sparkling.

 

[stalagmike]

I suppose I could give it a go with the WUL and see how that goes. Cup of tea first though I think.

 

[jay clock]

Not much difference between Fairy and Muc Off. I would use a pressure washer personally

 

[Svendo]

Saver baby wipes work.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

White spirit, rag and elbow grease

 

[winjim]

My general method of cleaning things:

1. Hot soapy water. If that doesn't shift it...
2. 50% IPA. If that doesn't shift it...
3. Neat IPA. If that doesn't shift it...
4. Polish with Autosol.

Possibly other abrasives as required and if appropriate but very rarely.

 

[tyred]

A stiff brush and Fairy ought to do it. Wet it well and let it soak first.

 

[stalagmike]

My general method of cleaning things:

1. Hot soapy water. If that doesn't shift it...
2. 50% IPA. If that doesn't shift it...
3. Neat IPA. If that doesn't shift it...
4. Polish with Autosol.

Possibly other abrasives as required and if appropriate but very rarely.

Indian pale ale?

 

[KnackeredBike]

I'll wash my wheels just after I blow leaves around my garden a bit.

 

[mjr]

Indian pale ale?

Isopropyl Alcohol, I think, which would be IA not IPA but logic isn't

 

[mjr]

I would use a pressure washer personally

Yes, but we're discussing cleaning bikes