Well, I'm a dumbass. Just letting you guys know not to follow my example...
My rear wheel was looking pretty grimey and nasty with chain lube all over it. I thought it would be a good idea to clean them up real nice. I clean my ATV with Greased Lightning all the time, and I read the bottle to see if it was okay to use on my wheels. It says it's safe for stainless steel and chrome, so I thought I'd be fine.
My wheels were pretty nasty, so instead of diluting it, I sprayed it on full strength and used a soft bristle brush to remove all the grime. I immediatly hosed everything off.
WOW my wheels were CLEAN!! Then about 2 days later, I noticed my rear wheel looked different than my front. I would describe it as looking more "raw". The front wheel had a nice shiny clear coat, and the rear looked like the bottom side of a pot (the kind you cook soup in). Like bare metal. Apparently I removed not only the chain lube, but the damn clear coat, too!
I took the tire off to get the wheel cleaned and re-clear coated. Also got a new tire. I wanted to run a 190/55 Diablo Corsa III, but I can't find one cheaper than $244. I settled for a 190/55 Qualifier. I'll have my scoot ready to roll before the SC guys meet up.
Evidence of my stoopidity:
You can see the clear coat in the center of the wheel, compared to how raw the outside looks...
