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    Hydrophobic coating

    Hi all...Greetings!!!
    Recently saw a Re classic 350 bike which had hydrophobic coating on it.the polish had given a glossy look to it and the owner said that it last for 1.5 years.has anyone tried this coating.If yes then input would be appreciated and does anyone know where I could get it in pune.
    Thanks!!!!
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    Re: Hydrophobic coating

    Hydrophobic query approved.
    (Been There Done That) x 3.25

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    • #3
      Re: Hydrophobic coating

      Originally posted by roadd3m0n View Post
      Hi all...Greetings!!!
      Recently saw a Re classic 350 bike which had hydrophobic coating on it.the polish had given a glossy look to it and the owner said that it last for 1.5 years.has anyone tried this coating.If yes then input would be appreciated and does anyone know where I could get it in pune.
      Thanks!!!!
      I have got it done on my R3. You can get it done at Shine Inc Kalyani Nagar or CareItCarDetailerz Aundh. I got it done from Shine Inc. Contact information can be got from google/facebook. Cost me around 4K for my R3.
      The way you ride is the way you are..

      My Harley baraat!! |       Ooty through a bike's perspective | KTM Duke 200 : A 20000 km experience

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      • #4
        Re: Hydrophobic coating

        Originally posted by roadd3m0n View Post
        Hi all...Greetings!!!
        Recently saw a Re classic 350 bike which had hydrophobic coating on it.the polish had given a glossy look to it and the owner said that it last for 1.5 years.has anyone tried this coating.If yes then input would be appreciated and does anyone know where I could get it in pune.
        Thanks!!!!
        If you are willing to put in some elbow grease, then a monthly coat of good carnauba wax based polish (given after a thorough wash) will go a long way. I use Formula 1, it resists water and causes beading of droplets which will all roll off. For daily cleaning/dusting i use micro fiber cloth (with a very light hand) and that keeps the gloss up (for my cars as well as bikes)

        But its purely a personal choice if you make it.

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        • #5
          Re: Hydrophobic coating

          [MENTION=36417]rugved[/MENTION] I do the same that you do..but what worries me is the poor paint quality enfield offers.its taking scratches easily.so I am thinking of coating it.

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            Re: Hydrophobic coating

            Originally posted by roadd3m0n View Post
            @rugved I do the same that you do..but what worries me is the poor paint quality enfield offers.its taking scratches easily.so I am thinking of coating it.
            Hey yes, that's one of my worries, not just with RE but with my other bikes as well. But in that case a Paint Protection Film from 3M or so, will more directly tackle your concerns!

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            • #7
              Re: Hydrophobic coating

              Originally posted by rugved View Post
              Hey yes, that's one of my worries, not just with RE but with my other bikes as well. But in that case a Paint Protection Film from 3M or so, will more directly tackle your concerns!
              I would disagree with this. PPF will protect from scratches but will eventually yellow over time and spoil the look of the bike (Although the paint won't be affected inside).
              The way you ride is the way you are..

              My Harley baraat!! |               Ooty through a bike's perspective | KTM Duke 200 : A 20000 km experience

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