bike polish!

[powermatrix]

some links in the thread are dead and broken ..but useful thread though..

Is there any cloth like when cleaning the dirt will be attracted to the cloth ? anything like that ? what about Microfibre cloth ?

[TeeJayy]

Piece of any clean cotton cloth is enough. Washed banyan clothe is excellent for this purpose.

To apply any cloth will do, but to clean rub the polish MF is MUST; Mitt is used on totally different context; its used to clear off excessive mud & dirt.

Thanks. Really helps.

[aargee]

RG, isnt a MF cloth/ Mitt supposed to be used?

To apply any cloth will do, but to clean rub the polish MF is MUST; Mitt is used on totally different context; its used to clear off excessive mud & dirt.

[punarvasu]

getting a collinite 845 which applicator / sponge should be used to apply it ?

Usually they are giving applicator pad with the wax.

RG, isnt a MF cloth/ Mitt supposed to be used?

Piece of any clean cotton cloth is enough. Washed banyan clothe is excellent for this purpose.

[TeeJayy]

^^^ A simple piece of good cloth; any cloth will do.

RG, isnt a MF cloth/ Mitt supposed to be used?

[aargee]

^^^ A simple piece of good cloth; any cloth will do.

[Above_All]

I have been using Armor All wash and wax...The shine this gets to the bike is amazing. You can literally feel a thin layer of wax being there on the bike. Just wipe with a MF cloth and the bike will shine back in full glory!

I use the same and its really very nice

But how you guys apply it on bike ? Using fingers ? Towels ? or What?

[worrisomebear]

I have been using Armor All wash and wax...The shine this gets to the bike is amazing. You can literally feel a thin layer of wax being there on the bike. Just wipe with a MF cloth and the bike will shine back in full glory!

I use the same and its really very nice

[TeeJayy]

I have been using Armor All wash and wax...The shine this gets to the bike is amazing. You can literally feel a thin layer of wax being there on the bike. Just wipe with a MF cloth and the bike will shine back in full glory!

[Above_All]

Need a help guys , getting a collinite 845 which applicator / sponge should be used to apply it ? A quick responce with name , link would be great help as ordering it in a day or two .

[tija]

One query guys, do you have any opinion about Auto Mall Found through Auto-mall.in

[punarvasu]

You should be able to order Meguires or Autoglym from the distributors, they are both excellent choices

This bike is two years old. I am regularly using Armor All Wash & Wax shampoo and their STP SON OF A GUN wax.

[stefanm]

I will try the scratch out or other product first on my other bike . To be on safer side .
I don't want the shampoo , i need a good polish which make shine & protect color from minor scratches & from becoming dull due to sun light .
And a scratch remover . Autoglym , Mequires are not available here .
Formula 1 ( Can't say about genuiness ) , turtle wax , 3M wax , Waxpol are mostly available . So which should be good between these & which one hard wax or liquid polish

Liquid wax is easier on and off and the job is done much quicker. Hard waxes are hard work, but often can give a better result, though generally leave a residue on plastic parts, so be careful when applying, i prefer to use both, leaving 48 hours minimum between coats, always wash and dry the bike, using a good automotive shampoo, with microfibre cloths and a good chamois before waxing.

You should be able to order Meguires or Autoglym from the distributors, they are both excellent choices and one bottle will last you years.

[Above_All]

The 3m stuff is less abrasive and I think the scratch out is more abrasive. Be careful when using, if in doubt try it on an irritating neighbours car first or take it to professional.

Good waxes, especially if layered up over a few sessions, should give a great shine for 6 months or more easily. You generally get what you pay for. The Cartec kit seems a bit expensive, not heard of them myself.
Best to get a good liquid polymer from Autoglym or Mequires, you could try collonite, a good budget brand is Abel auto wax. For shampoo you can use from Wurth, 200 bucks for a large bottle and don't forget a few micro fibre cloths.

I will try the scratch out or other product first on my other bike . To be on safer side .
I don't want the shampoo , i need a good polish which make shine & protect color from minor scratches & from becoming dull due to sun light .
And a scratch remover . Autoglym , Mequires are not available here .
Formula 1 ( Can't say about genuiness ) , turtle wax , 3M wax , Waxpol are mostly available . So which should be good between these & which one hard wax or liquid polish

[stefanm]

Today while checking for scratch remover in polish shop here , found a rubbing polish of 3m with cost र 110 /- . The shop owner has said it will remove only light scratched but not deep one & said Scratch out is better than this , but not available now will be in a month .

Any one knows about that scratch out ( Sorry i forgot name of its manufacturer , but the shop owner said its come from usa . )

Also he showned me Cartec polishes , applied one of cartec polish on small portion on my ZMR tank , & after 5 minit's he cleaned with a 3m micro fiber cloth & damn it's so smooth . He said it will last more than 2 months . Cost written on that bottle is र 2200/- He then shown a combo box from cartec having 3 bottles one shampoo , one polish , one shine polish , the all 3 bottles seems to be of 150 / 250 ml , cost written on that box is र 1900/- But he said he will give it for र 1600 /- & offered a 3m micro fiber cloth of र 150/- free on it .

I collected a info page from him about cartec but nothing much specified there some general info & these 2 websites WaxGuard & Epcoat Surface Systems . Any one used or using cartec products ? Are they good ?

The 3m stuff is less abrasive and I think the scratch out is more abrasive. Be careful when using, if in doubt try it on an irritating neighbours car first or take it to professional.

Good waxes, especially if layered up over a few sessions, should give a great shine for 6 months or more easily. You generally get what you pay for. The Cartec kit seems a bit expensive, not heard of them myself.
Best to get a good liquid polymer from Autoglym or Mequires, you could try collonite, a good budget brand is Abel auto wax. For shampoo you can use from Wurth, 200 bucks for a large bottle and don't forget a few micro fibre cloths.