black plastic on rims

frbank6 · Post by **frbank6** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:20 pm

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.

motorcyclepanzer · Post by **motorcyclepanzer** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:26 pm

Isopropyl alcohol is a good non-damaging cleaner.

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 6:46 pm

Eucalyptus Oil.

DJ

Post by **OU812** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:18 pm

DJ, when I was in your home country, Eucalyptus Oil was the treatment for any/everything! Great stuff!

frbank6 · Post by **frbank6** » Mon Jun 11, 2007 7:34 pm

Thanks for the replies; I'll have to give it a try. I think Eucalyptus Oil is the main ingredient in Goo-Gone.

Hendrikus · Post by **Hendrikus** » Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:38 pm

jack daniels, great stuff

Post by **qfman** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 2:12 am

I find WD-40 gets almost anything off - except paint

Tom

Post by **Dauntless** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 6:07 am

Try a clay cleaning bar.

Post by **Boxer** » Wed Jun 13, 2007 7:04 am

Let it stay on there and use the time you saved by riding like the wind!!!