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black plastic on rims
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:20 pm
by frbank6
I've got a Yellowjacket that has the blue rims. Apparently I took off without securing the black plastic BMW sidestand plate I use (at the insistence of my girlfriend) and it jammed between the brake caliper and the rim on the drive side of the rear wheel. It made a full revolution before encountering a wheel weight and breaking. Question is, on its journey around the rim, it left tiny bits of black plastic adhering to the painted surface. Any suggestions on how to remove these tiny bits? Some come off with just a fingernail, but others are pretty securely stuck. I was thinking a very judicious application of heat might do the trick. Any help will be appreciated.
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:26 pm
by motorcyclepanzer
Isopropyl alcohol is a good non-damaging cleaner.
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:46 pm
by DJ Downunder
Eucalyptus Oil.
DJ
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:18 pm
by OU812
DJ, when I was in your home country, Eucalyptus Oil was the treatment for any/everything! Great stuff!
Posted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:34 pm
by frbank6
Thanks for the replies; I'll have to give it a try. I think Eucalyptus Oil is the main ingredient in Goo-Gone.
Posted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:38 pm
by Hendrikus
jack daniels, great stuff
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:12 am
by qfman
I find WD-40 gets almost anything off - except paint
Tom
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 6:07 am
by Dauntless
Try a clay cleaning bar.
Posted: Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:04 am
by Boxer
