things used

3m paper(ultrasoft sand paper i think) x 2 = rs70 (35 each)

rubbing compound = rs 125

wax = rs 70

big eraser (i mean non dust rubber) = ?

clean cloth

detergent

blade


step 1 = clean the tank with cold water using detergent

step 2 = wipe out all the water with a dry cloth and let it bee for 5 mins

step 3 = scratch the easily removable layer with knife(be careful dont show your stength on it) and make groove on that layer as it make buffing/rubbing job easy

step 4 = dip one 3m sheet in mug of water and rub it on the layer (now paint will loose it glossiness )

step 5 = clean the tank and use the rubbing compound on tank and wait 15 sec rub now with dry 3m paper on rubbing compound and wipe out with cloth

step 6 = repeat the above step now with cloth instead of 3m paper ..... follow steps 5 and 6 alternatively until layer is vanished

note = it will be difficult to rub at corners and edges so take a 3m paper and roll it around a big eraser and use it for rubbing

step 7 = after rubbing is finished wash the tank with detergent and wipe out the water and let it dry for 5 mins

step 8 = now use wax for polishing

finally sorry for my bad english

and thanks to fellow xbhpiens for valuable suggestion especially paul

Sir, Thanks for your insight regarding the waxpol paste wax. Could you elaborate on the technique to use waxpol on furniture please. It would be a great DIY

Well done !

This is a very nice job done! Congrats to your work and the patience involved in it. I am sure your passion towards the bike would have grown just by this exercise.

I don't want to throw a spanner in the works, but I would like to point out that the fine wet layer from the wax is only temporary. Use some mild shampoo to wash the tank and the wax layer will disappear.

2 things you might want to consider doing. Remove the wax coat, apply some polish and then wax over the polish. That will protect the paint as well as the gloss. However, that is a temporary solution since everytime you wash the tank with shampoo, the wax will keep coming off. You will need to keep doing the polish/wax exercise everytime you wash the bike without fail.

The other thing is to get the surface lacquered. This is a clear coat applied on the paint layer to protect the paint. This is a permanent layer and you only need to apply wax once a month to keep the shine on. Even if you don't, the lacquer will still protect the paint and the swirl marks will appear only on the clear coat and the paint does not get affected.

I am sure the other members can contribute to this thought too.

Prajwal

Thank u sir

will go for clear coat in near future...
thanks for reply

hars1988 : Sorry dude for hijacking your thread for furniture polishing. . Hope you don't mind.

Srikany :

This is almost same as what we do with our bike surface...except that the paste wax has to be soft that it can be lifted off with the help of soft cotton cloth. Since summer is fast approaching, keep the tin in direct sunlight during noon will make it soft. Make sure your wooden surface is cleaned with a wet cloth before hand so that all dust particles are wiped out. Dip the cloth tip in white spirit or turpentine and run it when wet across the Waxpol in circular motion. After it has lifted some from the tin, apply it gently as a thin film over the clean surface of the wooden furniture. Use a squeezed out wet cloth to buff and then final finish with another dry soft cotton cloth.

These is a super duper solution if you want easy way out. Use Silicone polish instead

SILICON LIQUID POLISH

NOTE:

1. Waxpol should be applied as thin film on surfaces, and not a chunks or smothering.
2. Furnitures with scratches and deep cuts/old worn out surfaces will first need to be attended with suitable fillers, a coating of local lacquer and then finally a Waxpol coat for great beading effect.
3. Lint from cloth will stick to the surface and will be irritating, so make sure you use lint free cloth.
4. Do it in open space, thinner/varnish/turpentine cause nasal and eye irritation.
5. Check first on a small spot on the underside of the furniture to check for flaking, soaking effect. Some wood absorb the turpentine or spirit, and leave a dark wet spot on them that will look really nasty. So, make sure you do small spot checks before proceeding on each furniture piece.

its ok dude