Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

[mspring]

Had bearings go out several times. I had new galvanized wheels but had bearing problems. Now my rims are blackened and I wonder how I will make them look good again. Degreaser is not working. I am starting to think I will have to pop the tires off the rims, sand them down, and maybe use that galvanized spray to refurbish them.

Has anyone else had this problem?

 

[tashasdaddy]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

try some dishwasher soap.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

Ayuh,......

A Good Brushing with some Diesel Fuel,+ then a Good Washing with Dishsoap otta do it.......

I am starting to think I will have to pop the tires off the rims, sand them down, and maybe use that galvanized spray to refurbish them.

That sounds like you're making a Major Project out of Nothing.......

It's a Boat Trailer,......... Not a Show Car.......

 

[Mkos1980]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

When I purchased my boat, the PO neglected the aluminum mag rims on the trailer and after some elbow greese and what Bond said above, they came out sparkeling.

 

[Hashi]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

I use brake cleaner to remove chain grease from my motorcycle rims. Comes right off. Any residual brake cleaner dissipates in the air.

 

[Rusty Boater]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

Concentrated KRUD KRUTTER from Home Depot works for me.

 

[DJ]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

I'm a stickler about clean wheels. Car or boat trailer.

I use gasoline. Not recommended but VERY effective.

 

[496 Cubic Inches]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

I use brake cleaner to remove chain grease from my motorcycle rims. Comes right off. Any residual brake cleaner dissipates in the air.

Brake cleaner works for me.

 

[Chris1956]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

Gee - I use Castrol SuperClean or Spray Nine. Both cut grease and oil very well.

 

[srothfuss]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

I like to use Simple Green for easy projects... Brake Cleaner for really greasy projects.

 

[Simons3z]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

id use brake cleaner, i work at mechanic shop and for all de-greasers we use brake cleaner in place...unless industrial strength cleaners....or any type bleach, or window cleaner that has ammonia.

 

[jeeperman]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

"GUNK"
which is basically kerosene in a spray can.

Just be careful with some cleaners and solvents as they could react badly with the galvanizing.

 

[Road Racer]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

I tried brake cleaner and I tried Simple green, they did NOT get the axle grease off..... The only thing that worked for me was gasoline and a brush, then I used simple green to get all the gas off. I then repainted and they came out like new.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

I'm with Bond-O on this.

 

[reelfishin]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

I would opt for some mineral spirits first than finish up with some Dawn dish detergent. Both cut grease well and mineral spirits is a bit nicer to work with than diesel fuel or kerosene. Castrol Super clean works too but it's hard on paint. I've been a big fan of Dawn dish liquid ever since I saw how they used it to clean up oil spills.

You may want to take a piece of cardboard and scrape the bulk of it off first, then soften it with some mineral spirits and do a final wash with the Dawn liquid,(original formula). A good coat of wax will help keep wheel clean in the future, even it does nothing for appearance.

 

[dave11]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

Bond-o is right on the money!

 

[patrickray]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

Easy Off oven cleaner works good to.

 

[kenmyfam]

Re: Remove Bearing Grease From Galvanized Trailer Rims

Easy Off oven cleaner works good to.

Or some wheel covers !!!!