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**Garry_Menace** · 05-10-2011, 12:49 AM

Originally posted by vrakchu View Post

Hi all White Apache owners,
I got myself promoted with the new Apache 180 ABS - white color(only one available currently). Just throw some light on how to retain the spark of the white color? Wax, coatings, polishes or watever that will help it look the same as now.

Seeing "Chennai" (South India) as your location, my mind just struck to someting I read about an year ago. Polymer II coating is what I am talking about and I thought of getting it done on my bike but the author who himself claimed to be the distributor of the product said that they just have the product in Southern part of India. So, here I'm quoting the info provided by him after dugging out a his posts dated 13/04/2010

Difference between Polymer II & waxing
Hi Guys....

Great to see you all comment about polymer and waxing. Let me just introduce myself for you all..My Name is Gibson located in USA and I own Polymer 2 Paint Sealant product.

Let me just give you a brief details about "Polymer II" and waxing.

POLYMER II, is a high quality paint sealant that offers deep gloss, long term protection for all types of paint surfaces. Gloss enhancing agents offers depth of shine and clarity like a wax, yet POLYMER II is not a wax and does not contain any wax. Waxes lay on the surface of the paint and provide limited protection against the elements,Ultra violet rays, salt air, insects, road film, harsh detergents, environmental pollution and corrosive acids contained in rain, morning dew and fog can break typical wax products much faster than a true polymer sealant. The problem with waxing is that it only offers temporary protection for your car. Paint has pores, just like your skin. Solar heat closes those pores and forces out the melted wax after a good baking under the scorching sun. These waxes become warm and sticky enough to trap dust, acids and chemicals on your car's paint, exactly what they are supposed to keep away! Sun heated wax is easily washed off your paint, leaving it vulnerable to damage again.

If you've ever used a non-stick frying pan, you already know how slippery PTFE is because that's what makes the pan so slick that eggs slide right off. Virtually nothing can stick to PTFE - not even water! . POLYMER II patented PTFE formulation gives your car the industry's only 1-2 year protection. The end result is a deep, wet shine that stays incredibly clean. When washing is needed, you can simply rinse dirt away with a hose!

POLYMER II is not a wax and does not contain any wax.

Another post dated same saying...

Hay Guys....

We will be launching Polymer II franchisee in a month. Please do contact at this # 9037856525. We will are launching new products as well.

Regards

And, please share the info you get from him. Also, if you call him, ask him if they launched something like this for Delhi also

**Drifty** · 05-10-2011, 01:31 AM

Originally posted by Puneet1 View Post

waxpol ultra glo is a polish not wax and so is a little abrasive . waxpol carnauba wax/ turtle wax hard shell is the one to use frequently .

Is it?Then we can 'say' Carnauba is a 'polish' too..

**Kirankj1724** · 05-11-2011, 01:01 AM

Some more pics

[with RVM this time

]

**Tachyon** · 05-11-2011, 07:05 AM

Originally posted by kantu View Post

@Tachyon Post your tire question in bangalore thread da you will get better replies, and btw in bangalore JC road is the hot spot for bike, you get all brand tires too

Yeah you can , but the shine will last only for 2 or 3 days and it s not usefull as it only makes the bike shinier, put waxpol caranuba wax i.e the scooter polish the wax stays longer and it will protect it from dust and water.

Sure magga. Thanks.

**Drifty** · 05-11-2011, 02:37 PM

KiranKj:Good one.Is it a bi-xenon projector?And what's the HID bulb rating?35W or 55W?

**ssugadhanam** · 05-11-2011, 06:01 PM

Originally posted by Kirankj1724 View Post

projector+angel eye setup(1200)+ HID(1800) + headlight assembly(100

) + fitting charges(300) = 3400

Cool man...where u gt it done from? Bangalore itself? Its damn cheap considered to mine....mine was 1k costlier

....

**pranav_salieri** · 05-11-2011, 06:49 PM

@kirankj-excellent mod dude is your bike DC now???

guys suddenly RPM meter needle has started to vibrate heavily at 8/9K rpm.it never used to vibrate at that region before.its irritating to see it vibrate!

please help me out!

and can i get a highway indicator switch or my bike....i mean where in all the indiators turn on???

**Drifty** · 05-11-2011, 07:19 PM

Originally posted by pranav_salieri View Post

and can i get a highway indicator switch or my bike....i mean where in all the indiators turn on???

Yes,you can get it done.Its called 'parking lights'.I had done this in my bike.Any mechanic can do that.Requires a switch and a couple of wires.I had inserted this switch in the console by drilling a hole in it.In the same way,as like that ABS on/off button.This way it looks neat and clean.Plus dont have to worry about water damaging the wires.

**kantu** · 05-11-2011, 07:44 PM

Off Topic :
@ Bangalore Guys : I got a message from my tvs(sc) about rtr motocross event at manyata tech park this sunday , passes available at dealers.

**Mirhawk** · 05-11-2011, 08:54 PM

Ok Guys, got My bike serviced today. Unfortunately had to go with the TVS oil

as couldn't find even a single shop in the area where I live!!

But the positive point is that, bike just asks for more and more speed each time I ride Her

and I certainly oblige!!

ALthough I have done My first servicing, My 1000km are not done yet. So should I still keep it under control at 50 or go for speed upto 70?

**Mirhawk** · 05-11-2011, 08:56 PM

Originally posted by kantu View Post

Off Topic :
@ Bangalore Guys : I got a message from my tvs(sc) about rtr motocross event at manyata tech park this sunday , passes available at dealers.

Great!! Hope something like this happens at My place too!!

**Tachyon** · 05-11-2011, 09:06 PM

Originally posted by Mirhawk View Post

Ok Guys, got My bike serviced today. Unfortunately had to go with the TVS oil

as couldn't find even a single shop in the area where I live!!

But the positive point is that, bike just asks for more and more speed each time I ride Her

and I certainly oblige!!

ALthough I have done My first servicing, My 1000km are not done yet. So should I still keep it under control at 50 or go for speed upto 70?

keep it below 50 till 1000...

you will not regret it..

**pranav_salieri** · 05-11-2011, 09:56 PM

@ drifty-thanks for the info what about my RPM meter needle vibration its bothering me.its started recently befroe it was fine!!!

**nisnth** · 05-11-2011, 10:50 PM

Originally posted by kantu View Post

Off Topic :
@ Bangalore Guys : I got a message from my tvs(sc) about rtr motocross event at manyata tech park this sunday , passes available at dealers.

Is it ? Did you confirm from them? Which SVC? I need to ask "my" SVC about it tomorrow ! Any more info about the event ?

**kantu** · 05-11-2011, 11:13 PM

Originally posted by nisnth View Post

Is it ? Did you confirm from them? Which SVC? I need to ask "my" SVC about it tomorrow ! Any more info about the event ?

I just got a message in evening , sc was closed by that time , I will call up tomorrow, it also said they are giving away apache caps

(dont know if its a freebie

) nothing else in message.
@pranav: take it to sc da, get it checked for a/f ratio and get air filter cleaned , not sure if it will correct the issue.
@mirhawk: chill maadi

take it there slowly now you shift at 4k rpm isnt it ? after ~1k shift at 5k and so on , dont ride constantly at 70s not good for engine with mineral oil.

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