how to you clean z rims..

[dannyrobo2012]

hi does anyone know how to clean or what to clean z rims with, or do they all have that dull look

[Devilock]

Im by no means an authority on this but try a good soapy wash then spray liberally with TF2/GT85 etc...

[Peter J]

I've got a set of NOS red ones and they do look a little "pinky" and "Chalky"

Best way is to put them in the dishwasher on the longest setting  

[Cleedubber]

I've got a set of NOS red ones and they do look a little "pinky" and "Chalky"

Best way is to put them in the dishwasher on the longest setting  

Bring them round Danny...... Give that a try if you want ?

[Retrodan72]

Danny, you could always dye them with red rit dye if you want a redder finish.

[dannyrobo2012]

thanks for the help guys its gave me a few ideas , i would love to dye them is it easy as that, just stick them in a tub with red dye ?  excellent if so

[Retrodan72]

It's easy, but not as easy as just putting them in a tub with the dye, there is a thread on here somewhere, someone will put a link up.

You need 2 packets of rit dye, some salt, 2 of the large containers of table salt did it for me, a wallpaper steamer that you can remove the square bit off the end, and a large bucket, I got one from B&Q for £8.

Put your rims in the tub with the salt and due, then fill with enough boiling water from the kettle, enough to completely cover the rims, then get the steamer boiling and put the end in the water, the steamer keeps the water at working temp for the dye to work,

You got to keep stirring the water every 20 mons or so. It took me 3 hours to do, but I went from yellow to black, it won't take you so long I wouldn't imagine as they're red already.

Once done then put WD40 or similar on them.

[Peter J]

The Z Rims when they were new we're always a little bit "faded"

I'd give a good clean first and a wipe with WD40

If they are still not what you want wash em again (to get rid of the WD40)

and dye em 

[Badbaldie]

or sell them to me and get some "red - ies " in your hand 

[dannyrobo2012]

thanks dan thats great,i will go down to b&q to try find some dye

[Retrodan72]

thanks dan thats great,i will go down to b&q to try find some dye

Cheaper on eGay Danny.

[dannyrobo2012]

will have to try that then,do you know what its called,ive tried b&m, wilkinsons, boyes,b&q, dunholme mill haha

[Retrodan72]

Just type rit dye in the search, if I remember rightly, it's about 8 quid for 2 packs inc postage.

[Badbaldie]

just sell to LENNY 

[dannyrobo2012]

  at lenny

[griff]

It's easy, but not as easy as just putting them in a tub with the dye, there is a thread on here somewhere, someone will put a link up.

You need 2 packets of rit dye, some salt, 2 of the large containers of table salt did it for me, a wallpaper steamer that you can remove the square bit off the end, and a large bucket, I got one from B&Q for £8.

Put your rims in the tub with the salt and due, then fill with enough boiling water from the kettle, enough to completely cover the rims, then get the steamer boiling and put the end in the water, the steamer keeps the water at working temp for the dye to work,

You got to keep stirring the water every 20 mons or so. It took me 3 hours to do, but I went from yellow to black, it won't take you so long I wouldn't imagine as they're red already.

Once done then put WD40 or similar on them.

You also need a cat and a dog to chase it round the house until it jumps into the vat of hot water with hilarious results

[dannyrobo2012]

hahaha i was thinking,if i put my steamer in the dye to keep it hot will it not dye my steamer red
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270697894809?var=570013746432&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Retrodan72]

Who cares? At least you'll have the desired colour you want on your zeds. I used my mums steamer so wasn't bothered what happened to it. 

[That Swan Guy]

Danny you could just bin them and get some proper wheels. A man of your size shouldn't be let loose on clown wheels!

Seriously though, don't sell them to Lenny, he can't be trusted. Have you seen the types he hangs around with?

(Retro)Dan has history in this department, and a lot of other departments to be fair

Oh, and don't go to Neil's house, NOBODY has ever been seen leaving 'Hansel & Grettel' cottage! If you do, don't drink the tea, it tastes funny  

[Retrodan72]

I don't know what you mean Mr S.

[pickle]

hahaha i was thinking,if i put my steamer in the dye to keep it hot will it not dye my steamer red
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/270697894809?var=570013746432&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

that's exactly what i use.....got the idea off Snav 

[That Swan Guy]

I don't know what you mean Mr S.

 

[dannyrobo2012]

thanks is that a nice way of saying ya to fooking fat for z`s  

Lenny has been winning me over do i just get rid and have hassel free wheels that are all ready built
but on the other hand if i did them they might look ace and think wow they look great,where if i get rid and someone else did it and it looked great for £8 worth of work i would be gutted i got rid,you know me nick they will sit on a build i am doing and not get used anyway  

as for Neils house i do go alot and i am pleased to say its not just me that's noticed the tea   ive started drinking coffee when i go hahahahaha

[That Swan Guy]

thanks is that a nice way of saying ya to fooking far for z`s  

Lenny has been winning me over do i just get rid and have hassel free wheels that are all ready built
but on the other hand if i did them they might look ace and think wow they look great,where if i get rid and someone else did it and it looked great for £8 worth of work i would be gutted i got rid,you know me nick they will sit on a build i am doing and not get used anyway  

as for Neils house i do go alot and i am pleased to say its not just me that's noticed the tea   ive started drinking coffee when i go hahahahaha

If you do sell to Len they will have gone to a very good home

[That Swan Guy]

Danny, I had Z's on my Haro Gp1 when I first built it and handled like poop, hence the Ukais. I'm a big lad and they just flexed even when I pedald hard.
If they're for a show bike then who am I to argue, I have a pair of 24" Skyways on one of mine FFS!