Goo Gone?

kileface · Apr 16, 2008

I was cleaning my Bonneville today, and working to get the black oily spots off my rear wheel rim, and in looking for a better cleaner, decided to try the Goo Gone from under the kitchen sink. That stuff is AMAZING! It took the residue off so fast and easily I couldn't believe it. Now for the question - is it harmful to tires? It's all organic, but I know it's citric acid-based. The label didn't really specify.

Any experience out there?

Normandy · Apr 17, 2008

Any thinner/remover product will suck moisture from the rubber and cause checking. I wouldn't put anything on my tires but the road.

kileface · Apr 17, 2008

I didn't intend to use it on my tires, I would be careful about getting it on them and not immediately cleaning it off. The label does specifiy that it's not for use on tires, for what it's worth.

mglemans86 · Apr 17, 2008

I use chain wax and it's particulary stuborn I have found a little Gunk on a rag works great.

dave1068 · Apr 20, 2008

Wheel magic type of cleaners might work (for all wheels) as its sprays on and cleans car wheels w/out hurting tires, should work on bike rims too, Spray on, hose off

davidc · Apr 20, 2008

Kileface - I have been using WD40 for a while. Cleans the wheels really well, and I am assuming it will inhibit rust/corrosion. I also use it on the frame and mufflers. I do keep it, and anything else, off the tires.

Baltobonneville · Apr 23, 2008

WD40 on muffler will burn right off, although I suppose it's helpful until you run the bike, for example, for winter storage.

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