Originally posted by tattymarbots Hi cleaning bike weekend noticed black marks all over right side of rear wheel, thought it was oil and would just wash off but it seems to have gone "into the paint" anyone come across this before, and how to get rid of it dont really want to start attacking wheel with t-cut its definately oil as you can see where it has been flung outwards will try to post a picture cheers steve
Yes mate, sounds exactly like the stains on mine (same side even). They were there when I bought it 3 years ago so I’ve no idea what caused them. As you say though they do seem to be under the paint so are probably going to be a to sort out.
just 2 hours ago i had to clean the dirtiest back wheel i'd ever seen. a combination of sticky chain lube, grit and road tar was shifted by using a hand wash-mitt, very hot water, loads of fairy liquid and a bit of elbow grease. good as new now