bike polish!

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@aargee
Other than the bikes corresponding showroom where can we get a Teflon coating done for our bike in Chennai???

[aargee]

My current bike is almost full plastic.

Test a small patch of area before applying it in full; some black color plastics have known to change white in color (not sure if its issue with plastic or with the wax itself). But there weren't much issues when used on most plastics that has metal like finishes using paint.

[rharish90]

Thanks. I ve been asking this several times because I have decided to go for a new TBird and its full metal. My current bike is almost full plastic.

[aargee]

Guys can Collinite 845 be used for painted metallic surfaces?

Yes; almost on anything

[rharish90]

Guys can Collinite 845 be used for painted metallic surfaces?

[sinnerz2000]

nice will go for mothers only then

[maverhick]

Collinette > Meguiars > Mothers > Turtle Wax

how is mothers compared to turtle wax?

[sinnerz2000]

how is mothers compared to turtle wax?

[Omega Man]

Where in Blore can i buy a clay bar?
Buy it online from Bangalore based www.carpolish.in OR www.auto-mall.in. Both websites belong to the same company. Mothers California Gold Clay Bar System costs Rs.1250/-.

Awaiting your reply on the bold text above.
Found the answer to that query. Use either one of the two 3-step detailing products mentioned below.


I polish my bike with a good wax (i use Turtle wax super hard shell) after a nice wash. What is the glaze and where can i get it? I will buy the Meguiars soon, will i still need a glaze?
Either of these 2 products take care of the paint cleaning, polishing and waxing including sealing and glazing.

MODS, Please Note: I have no commercial interests in promoting the above linked websites or their branded products.

[sinnerz2000]

I think u can get the clay bar in any car accessories shop, but one thing i wanna know is how to clay the car/bike some sort of lubricant is required right.

[n_aditya]

CLAY - using Mothers, Meguiars or 3M Clay Bar

COAT - using a good Insulator Wax
I use Collite 845

GLAZE - The last time I got my car wax-clay-polished at a friends garage, he applied a Glaze that gave a DEEP RICH WET LOOK to my car. I own a Flash Red POLO. This was after a wash & wax routine but collinite 845 was not used for coating, instead a Glaze was used. I also bought another product from Amway - Silicone Glaze but not as good as the one my friend used on my car. Will find out what Glaze he was using. It gave an amzing depth and deep rich look to the paint. Also need to confirm if I can Coat over the Glaze or Glaze over the Coat?

Where in Blore can i buy a clay bar? Awaiting your reply on the bold text above.

I polish my bike with a good wax (i use Turtle wax super hard shell) after a nice wash. What is the glaze and where can i get it? I will buy the Meguiars soon, will i still need a glaze?

[Omega Man]

Wow sounds expensive, wats next best to meguirs? Turtle wax?

Formula1, Eagle One, Armor All. Risk of fakes, though.

Nowadays, with more importers/distributors for world class products in India, these products have really gone affordable. For eg. I bought an imported Mothers Glass Cleaner for close to Rs.1.5k last time and now, that a local importer distributor has been appointed in India, it costs as low as Rs.270/- I found most products I bought from abroad were way too expensive compared to the fact that they are available at a much lower rate in India from ofiicial importers/distributors.

Anyways, detailers charge a whopping amount for even basic detailing jobs, not to mention the shoddy work they end up with.

Not expensive, the initial outlay is fairly high, the waxes will last you years and you only need to do it 3 times a year, I do mine at end of may, after the monsoon and end of Jan/early Feb, that with my weekly wash, keeps it all good.

+1 to that stefanm . That and the sense of immense satisfaction to see your ride always shine.

[stefanm]

Wow sounds expensive, wats next best to meguirs? Turtle wax?

Not expensive, the initial outlay is fairly high, the waxes will last you years and you only need to do it 3 times a year, I do mine at end of may, after the monsoon and end of Jan/early Feb, that with my weekly wash, keeps it all good.

[sinnerz2000]

Thank you sinnerz2000

WASH - using a good shampoo
I use Formula1 100 Washes - Wash & Wax

CLAY - using Mothers, Meguiars or 3M Clay Bar
I use Mothers California Gold Clay Bar - (Once every a few months only)

WAX - using a good quality Carnuba Auto Wax
I use Meguiars NXT Tech Wax 2.0

COAT - using a good Insulator Wax
I use Collite 845

GLAZE - The last time I got my car wax-clay-polished at a friends garage, he applied a Glaze that gave a DEEP RICH WET LOOK to my car. I own a Flash Red POLO. This was after a wash & wax routine but collinite 845 was not used for coating, instead a Glaze was used. I also bought another product from Amway - Silicone Glaze but not as good as the one my friend used on my car. Will find out what Glaze he was using. It gave an amzing depth and deep rich look to the paint. Also need to confirm if I can Coat over the Glaze or Glaze over the Coat?

Two Bucket Wash System
* Splash clean water all over car, to soak excess dirt in certain areas
* Dip microfiber cloth in 1st bucket and wipe one portion of car in straight lines
* Use different sides of microfiber cloth to trap dirt one side at a time
* Rinse soiled microfiber cloth in 2nd bucket thoroughly
* Rinse the same cleaned microfiber cloth in 1st bucket again before use
* This ensures no scratches as you are using a clean cloth, everytime you wipe, instead of a soiled cloth, which remains soiled if a single bucket is used.

Hope this helps,
Cheers

Wow sounds expensive, wats next best to meguirs? Turtle wax?

[Omega Man]

yea very good info can u elaborate the last 2 points like whats 2 bucket system and i know wash, clay, wax but what is coat and glaze?

Thank you sinnerz2000

WASH - using a good shampoo
I use Formula1 100 Washes - Wash & Wax

CLAY - using Mothers, Meguiars or 3M Clay Bar
I use Mothers California Gold Clay Bar - (Once every a few months only)

WAX - using a good quality Carnuba Auto Wax
I use Meguiars NXT Tech Wax 2.0

COAT - using a good Insulator Wax
I use Collite 845

GLAZE - The last time I got my car wax-clay-polished at a friends garage, he applied a Glaze that gave a DEEP RICH WET LOOK to my car. I own a Flash Red POLO. This was after a wash & wax routine but collinite 845 was not used for coating, instead a Glaze was used. I also bought another product from Amway - Silicone Glaze but not as good as the one my friend used on my car. Will find out what Glaze he was using. It gave an amzing depth and deep rich look to the paint. Also need to confirm if I can Coat over the Glaze or Glaze over the Coat?

Two Bucket Wash System
* Splash clean water all over car, to soak excess dirt in certain areas
* Dip microfiber cloth in 1st bucket and wipe one portion of car in straight lines
* Use different sides of microfiber cloth to trap dirt one side at a time
* Rinse soiled microfiber cloth in 2nd bucket thoroughly
* Rinse the same cleaned microfiber cloth in 1st bucket again before use
* This ensures no scratches as you are using a clean cloth, everytime you wipe, instead of a soiled cloth, which remains soiled if a single bucket is used.

Hope this helps,
Cheers