Cleaning and Maintenance of Magnesium Alloy Wheels

The outside of a magnesium alloy integral bicycle wheel should be rinsed with water and then wiped dry, taking care to remove dirt and residual lubricating oil. If necessary the component can be dismantled for thorough cleaning and maintenance. Place the dismantled assembly on a workbench or stand so that it can be broken down further, and mark each part as it is removed so that nothing gets mixed up — mixing parts makes reassembly slow and causes avoidable problems.

After washing, dry the wheel with a soft cloth rather than compressed air, keep the bearing seats and brake surfaces free of water, and re-grease the hub bearings at the intervals given in the manual. Avoid steam cleaners and strongly alkaline detergents, which attack the protective coating.