Distraction can be dangerous behind the wheel or cleaning a wheel.

[Rick Morris]

Yeah, I tried that but I simply can't reach the hub on the side where the brake disc (excuse me, I mean brake satellite dish...) is. Not even with a Flitz polishing-ball-on-a-stick is there a good angle, not even right now when I have the entire rear fender off the bike. I have the bike up in the air, got a really nice Bahco lift that's the greatest thing since sliced bread...

The left-hand side is a doddle, nothing in the way there, but the brake disc is really in the way.

Yes, it is definitely easier with the wheel off the bike and the rotor off the wheel. I had my wheel off to replace the tire so it was a no brainer to remove the rotor and clean the wheel.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

I used Meguiars Wheel Brightener. I have been using this product for years without an issue. As long as you wash it off within a minute or two it works fine. I just left it on too long and it etched into the surface.

NONE of that stuuff is good for the finish our wheels are a machined finish and if the wheel is coated thats another issue

 

[martym52]

The best I've found is California Custom Aluminum Deoxidizer (Step 1) then Purple Polish by the same. It is easy, quick, and effective and very little abrasive.

 

[SockIt2Me]

I know that this is an old thread but the wheels on my Rocket Roadster look as bad as in this video, so I may try this technique.