How to polish your motorcycles mag wheels

How to polish your motorcycles mag wheels - as much as we enjoy riding our bikes we enjoy cleaning them when we are done so figured we would show everyone what we do to the wheels to keep them nice. just got this bike and haven't touched these till this vide how you enjoy.

[@Annieswaney]

I’m not sure if someone has told you, but from just looking at the two different applicators, you are getting different results not because of the shape. If you have ever done correction on paint or fiber glass then you know the the pad. A foam pad(the ball) is meant for applying and polish. The cone is more like a wool pad which is going to give you more of a cutting ability. This is why the cone is working faster and better. It is taking your compound and cutting into the surface. The ball is foam which is only going to apply and polish.

[@rayhawkins2564]

Thanks for this video. I wasn’t sure what I was going to do with these 2011, 28 spoke wheels. I went to Harbor Freight, then got the White Diamond and after about six hours the wheels look amazing. I had been thinking of replacing them. Not now. Thanks again for the help.

[@jbhobbyist9372]

I have a 2009 Softail Custom fxstc. If your familiar with this model it has a wide slotted aluminium wheel on the back. That the previous owner neglected cleaning while it was in his care. I followed your cleaning method except first I raised the wheel off the floor with a motorcycle scissors jack so I can spin the wheel. Then went over the wheel with green Scotch Brite and Meguiar's aluminium cleaner. Then continued on with white diamond and buffing ball. All I can say is I was amazed! I forgot how nice and pretty aluminium looks when it's clean and shinny. Shines like chrome! Thanks Guys

[@huuknow3133]

Wow! You just caused my ol lady a lot of work. Thanks

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

Hu Uknow lol I wish I could get mine to

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Priceless comment. Sue says " Yeah, hold your breath."

[@BIKELYFE24]

Awesome tip!!! Now if you just clay bar and buff wheel those wheels on top of the amazing finish you already have you’ll get that mirror finish!

[@hondavalk]

Thanks. I love you guys videos. You're just a couple a regular guys just showing us how to do something at home with regular tools that just about everybody has. Thanks again for the helpful tips.

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

Jane Thorkelson thank you we figured everyone was showing how to do everything with professional tools no one can afford. so why not show with tools either everyone can afford or already have. thank you for watching.

[@robertlee2005]

Just went and bought some of this White Diamond... I bought a 2007 Electra Glide, used, and I don’t know if it had EVER had the wheels cleaned by the previous owner. I spent 30 minutes and was able to half-ass clean about 6 inches of the wheel. I was doing it by hand, with a rag. I think the trick is the buffing wheel, not the White Diamond. I think mayonnaise would work better with that buffing wheel than the WD. Going tomorrow to buy that buffing wheel. Thanks for the video!!!

[@CR-ji4ub]

Thanks guys! I have the same bike and wheels. Was thinking of new wheels. Not now. I’m going to try this too.

[@jbhobbyist9372]

White Diamond has micro abrasion and it cuts into the metal while polishing. If you put some between your thumb and four finger and move them back and forth you can feel the cutting action. That how it works, great stuff!

[@ronnievanwinkle4716]

I look at a lot of ways to clean the rims, your way was unbelievable if you don’t try this you are working for nothing thanks ride safe 🇺🇸👍👍

[@whatisaray]

You guys are awesome I love the attitudes and great work on the wheels

[@rodrigozunigajr2382]

I have these exact wheels and I did this exact thing step by step and WOW thank you guys!!!

[@isaachuerta]

Great Work Guys!!!!Looks GREAT!!

[@CHIBA280CRV]

Fantastic job fellas, thanks for the informative video..

[@edgardomatos7742]

Thanks guys ....i was ask about the cord drill , thanks you just answered it ... Gonna try it , on my gold wing On my way to walmart ... Great video

[@jbhobbyist9372]

I have a 09 softail custom with deep dish rear wheel. Needs cleaned, going to use your technique. Probably just what it needs! I don't care about the work involved as long as I get good results.

[@bobbarker4255]

Smart, friendly and mad skills!!!

[@kd8309]

Something I really needed for my Harleys. Thank You!

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

K D Street your welcome

[@SolitaryBro]

Yeah, I loved this video. This is the simplest easiest way to do it. Thanks........

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

Solitary Brother no problem thank you for watching

[@DelaceLeCoiffeur]

Excellent work! Its all about trying new stuff when the end results are still unknown! 😀

[@Steven-kp4wk]

White Diamond...its the best I have ever used or found for anything metal.

[@roadking99jokerst60]

Nice. I'm jealous of your later model rotors and discs, next to what my '99 RK has.

[@v.garcia3083]

"...good pressure... don't be scared!"... (good advice!)

[@2001himax]

Man do you sound like Al Franken, The first time i saw your video and didn't see you i thought it was Al. I thought "So that is what he is doing now"'. I enjoy your videos....

[@v.garcia3083]

You guys are a couple of regular guys... like listening to Al Franken and Curley of The Three Stooges... you guys are hilarious! 😎

[@rahoffman123]

I have buffing wheel and done and so much more supplies but came to realize to get that shine is just alot of elbow grease

[@moultrain07]

How do you get the polish off of your tires ?? And can you do a video on polishing the rear wheel.

[@bikersoncall]

Great tips , I have the same rims .

[@bigrednick100]

Zephyrs Pro40 metal polish is freaking amazing. White Diamond is ok but you really have to work at the buffing. Zephyrs is much easier to work with.

[@sthildas4857]

You can spray a ceramic seal on those, for all your hard work guys....🇬🇧

[@dragonmarx3028]

Awesome tip. Thanks

[@robertnichols7251]

How did you clean the polish off your tires?

[@christineferrara8606]

Where can I buy the extension wand for the drill?

[@v.garcia3083]

What were you guys using to seal it after you polished it?

[@johngumbert5253]

Does that harm the black painted surface of the wheel?

[@grysnlvfr]

Great video, did one buffer pad last for both wheels?

[@scottf.5472]

I wonder how sealing them after will Sharkhide would look and last? That is a marine metal sealant.

[@TheHutsen5]

Yeah it’s in the shop so i haven’t been able to mess with it. It was sent back to Harley the morning after i bought it.

[@robertbragg9364]

What was the cleaner you used?

[@JasonSmith-kr5of]

Awesome video. Thanks.👍

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

Jason Smith thank you and thank you for watching

[@TheHutsen5]

I just bought a 2009 ultra. I want to take the tour pack off and the trim around the saddle bags and the trim around the front and rear fender. I see your bike has no saddle bag guards, did y’all make a video on that? And will you be doing any of the stuff i just mentioned?

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

The guards we didn't make a video but they are just allen bolts and come right off. As far as the trim goes there is holes there so you would have to go to body shop or get new fenders

[@charlesnorton5134]

Great video boys ,,

[@jerrygill931]

thanks for the quick response

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

Jerry Gill your welcome sorry it wasnt much help

[@spanky522]

The final step should be Mothers Aluminum polish. That will buff them like chrome when you're done.

[@katharinevachon2258]

what kind of extension is that you are using on the drill attached to the ball

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

katharine vachon it actually came with the ball it was part of it

[@rahoffman123]

definatly looks like new

[@steven.h0629]

Yikes.. like your video and hate those spokes.. I've got five fatty spokes and that makes me cringe, can't imagine dealing with all those tiny spokes.. :-) Great job !

[@jerrygill931]

where did you get the extension for the power ball

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

Jerry Gill it came with it in the package

[@gorgon9786]

@@2MostlyBaldGuysKC ..do you have an link to the product..?

[@oldasdihrt5993]

Next video should be how to remove White diamond from rubber

[@cheesey712]

Great video, thank you, those rims are damn awful to clean!!

[@katharinevachon2258]

thanks guys

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

katharine vachon your very welcome

[@rahoffman123]

Leaving this on your rim does nothing at all but becomes harder to take off the only way this stuff works is when u are polishing with tools or rag letting it sit does nothing at all

[@leerhill]

You fellas deserve some rosedales after all that work

[@buddywilson104]

thumbs up

[@billydamnit]

Those balls are a waste of money. Great vid!

[@bdtaylor1979]

How long did it take to do both wheels?

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

probably like 30 min maybe 45 with rotating wheels since i dont have a motorcycle jack but im very happy i did it because brake dust comes off so easy now ill probably do it beginning of every summer to keep wheels protected!!

[@bdtaylor1979]

Ok, thanks.

[@annie921]

hey guys after all the buffing get clean micro fiber cloth and put some baby powder on it to rub off rest of polish.all aluminum polish is petroleum based that powder will absorb it and bring it to an almost mirror finish.used to do that on my 18 wheeler.so 2 rims should be piece of cake

[@rahoffman123]

Using thhat much polish and breathing this stuff in can cause long term damage sorta like cancer use a face mask and like i said before letting it ait does not a thing but just makes it harder to get off i been polishing alloy for years including clutch break handles also foot pads and front forks i can keep going so as soon as u use cone or wheel whatever you use to grind off oxidation immediatly take rag and wipe off saving your self the elbow grease have u ever polished car with turtle wax and let it sit in the sun to dry and try to remove well same thing with metal polish makes it harder to get it off

[@brianzaborowski2724]

I had those wheels on my old Road Glide and they SUCKED!

[@jbhobbyist9372]

Ya they do, but I got a good deal on the bike so I figured ok what ever. The cleaning is a working process but it's coming along. They will be easy to keep clean once I'm done.

[@RanGer-498]

The ball is made by mothers

[@awittypilot8961]

Couple things dudes.....don't you have any latex examination gloves? hehe That shit's not easy to get off your hands. Second, the wheels are cleared and the only time you should have to polish like this is when the clear has been stripped off. Otherwise you're taking the clear off polishing and they'll tarnish WAY faster without the clear finish. I wouldn't recommend doing this to just everyone....

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

its very easy to get off when you have the right soap. and as far as the tarnish if you go to a wheel shop and buy new wheels they tell you to do this to protect the wheels and i have never had a problem with it. but then again i take care of my vehicles, maybe someone that doesnt i dont know

[@awittypilot8961]

2 Mostly Bald Guys Not bashing you guys....Just sayin....if you put abrasive polish on cleared wheels it will ruin them.. You should really only us a wheel once the clear is peeling.

[@regaloparau3092]

So, if you know so much, would you share how to remove tarnish off the wheel WITHOUT removing the clear? (No disrespect intended) THAT would be very helpful because i have the same issue since the previous owner didn't take care of the bike...

[@rahoffman123]

looks real good but not perfect

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

Randy Hoffman definitely but it was much improved

[@albertsoto4176]

sure they clean there bikes everyother day..... thats why they were all nasty..........

[@bikersoncall]

I 'Dislike' any video with midroll adds.

[@A-37Bdragonfly]

are youa gay couple?

[@2MostlyBaldGuysKC]

Nope brothers

[@bobbarker4255]

Smart, friendly and mad skills!!!