SCOTTY___ Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hey got an old spare half full / empty bottle of vodka, seeing as i have no thinners left, can i use this?quick reply plez xx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Just try it instead of waiting for a reply.Best way is to ride around with a wet rim and the brake on, use tissues to get the dirt off and repeat a couple of times.Won't get rid of any grease but neither will vodka. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 why try it if it might f**k it up? best waiting for a reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 It's more likely to make it worse, seeing as Vodka is like 40% ethanol the rest of the 60% probably won't evaporate like the ethanol. Just spend a quid on getting some meths that you know will definitely evaporate quickly and also get rid of the crap on your rim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christophe' Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 x-lite muc off, or something similar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greetings Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 why try it if it might f**k it up? best waiting for a replyOh right. So in your opinion, what can vodka f**k up? It's just watered down alcohol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leigh_verner Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Washing up liquid,or oven cleaner is made for cutting through grease get it used Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Hi, My main problem is sand and dust rather than oil and grease. I have used a high pressure hose to clean my rims with good effect. Getting rid of the fine grit that sits in your grind marks makes a big difference to brake performance and should help a grind last longer too.Duane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mod Man Leo Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 So maggie pads dont get contaminated like disc brake pads?Leo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Scarlet Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 Petrol works wonders for cleaning rims.Your brakes also work really good for about 10 minutes after. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted May 19, 2007 Report Share Posted May 19, 2007 When wiping your rim, it's really important if you have to a grind to wipe with the grind. Obviously. Goes without saying.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonny Shoe Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Petrol works wonders for cleaning rims.Your brakes also work really good for about 10 minutes after.This man knows it! It also works superbly for cleaning all the rubbish off your chain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Best way I found is grinding. Just very light, don't put pressure on. Muc off is okay. I didn't wana go big after putting it on. brakes slipped a far bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class Clown Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 I just used boiling hot water did the trick for me then clean it all off with out but CLEAN ragPimp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N.Wood Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Just buy some coke, mix the two and have yourself a party.Washing up liquid watered down works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Token Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 So what would you use to wipe off the rust that forms on the center of a disc rotor?Rust spots look bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_Gibson Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 So what would you use to wipe off the rust that forms on the center of a disc rotor?Rust spots look bad.GT85 and a wire brush / scowering pad. them some autosole [think thats what you call it] makes it shiny. lol! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fixed Pants™ Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Mat, wire wool, fine stuff, will work wonders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si-man Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 (edited) So what would you use to wipe off the rust that forms on the center of a disc rotor?Rust spots look bad.Wire brush and Muc off, then clean with water.Wipe with a clean cloth and jobs a good un Edited May 20, 2007 by Si-man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krisboats Posted May 20, 2007 Report Share Posted May 20, 2007 Hey got an old spare half full / empty bottle of vodka, seeing as i have no thinners left, can i use this?quick reply plez xxDrink the vodka, wash the rim with a hose on a high power/pressure setting. The brake will be cleaner and the vodka rushing to your head will alter your pereption on the brake and you'll think its great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anodised Adamant Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 i use hope shit shifter, this seems to work fine plus you can grab a bottle cheaper than vodka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James-M Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 An amazing way of getting tar off your rim (the top of it, you know when you put it on and miss), T-Cut works a charm, doesn't wreck the paint work or anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill_Monks Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 (edited) cilit bangBANG and the dirt is gone degreaser one.... Edited May 21, 2007 by GU_TYPHOON Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jez Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 Muc-Off.Spray on using the bottle, spray off using an old bottle full of water, ride around with brake on for a few minutes to dry it out, and voila, one immensely loud/grabby brake.This works for smooth rims, never tried it on a grind.Using Vodka is a complete waste, you heathen. Drink the damn stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LewMadden Posted May 21, 2007 Report Share Posted May 21, 2007 So what would you use to wipe off the rust that forms on the center of a disc rotor?Rust spots look bad.Tinfoil,Use it and rub it on the rusty spots.It is actually really good.Lew* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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