bike polish!

[sinnerz2000]

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?

[Omega Man]

Microfibre cloths are the regular dusting yellow cloths right? And how can i remove wall paint droplets from my bike tank? I tried petrol it didn't work.

No they are not. Microfiber cloths are like towels. Get the best - small yellow ones from 3M for Rs.99/- and Blue large ones for Rs.300/-

Apply diesel and let soak for a few minutes before scrubing it off with a cotton cloth. If this does not help, then you may need to use a rubbing compound or a clay bar to get the paint marks off.

Like to share a few points based on my car & bike detailing experience:

1) Teflon Coating is a sad gimmick and many fall for it, thanks to the service guys who promote it, especially to new bikers.

2) ONR and Turtle Wax ICE products are over hyped.

3) Loads of fake Formula1 products in the market.

4) Best products are from Wurths, 3M, Meguiars, Mothers & Collinite.
Formula1 (Original), Turtle, Sonax, Eagle One and Armor-All are good too.

5) Use microfibers only on painted and plastic parts, and cotton cloth on the lower part of the bike. Microfibers are delicate and expensive.

6) Many wash & wax shapoos are available which will coat your bike with a thin layer of wax while you wash it.

7) Keep moving parts on your bike over-lubricated during the rains.

8) Best to get a pressure water wash done before you shampoo and wax your bike. Spray liberally on the lower part of the bike including the chain and sprocket as well. Lube well after it dries.

9) When washing manually, use the 2-bucket system.

10) Ideal detailing procedure is: Wash, Clay, Wax, Coat (Protect), Glaze.

Hope this helps,
Cheers

[sinnerz2000]

Microfibre cloths are the regular dusting yellow cloths right? And how can i remove wall paint droplets from my bike tank? I tried petrol it didn't work.

[chicmagnet]

You can perfectly use Kerosene or Diesel; but more appropriate would be petrol because, it evaporates, so you don't have to clean the Diesel or Kerosene additionally.

However, the best option & effective way to burn wallet is to use chain cleaner solvents from Wurth or Motul.

Just noticed that you used ONR to clean up; hope you know that you need to wash the alloy wheels with ONR after cleansing with Diesel/Kerosene/Petrol/WD40.

How do I clean my bike which has deposits of mud and dirt on it? Multiple layers of it? Thinking of just spraying it off the bike!

[aargee]

You can perfectly use Kerosene or Diesel; but more appropriate would be petrol because, it evaporates, so you don't have to clean the Diesel or Kerosene additionally.

However, the best option & effective way to burn wallet is to use chain cleaner solvents from Wurth or Motul.

Just noticed that you used ONR to clean up; hope you know that you need to wash the alloy wheels with ONR after cleansing with Diesel/Kerosene/Petrol/WD40.

[redrage]

Thanks for the info Aargee. So i can use petrol / diesel / kersoene with a brush on the chain / alloy to remove the greasy stuff? Was not able to find WD 40 around. will go again to JC road and look for it.

[aargee]

While lubing/cleaning the...stains from the alloys?

What a coincidence Redrage? I too experienced it this morning May be you need to post this in C250R ownership thread.

Use Diesel/Petrol/Kerosene to remove the sticky, gluey stains & I'm sure it does the job. I used WD40.

[redrage]

I have had a small problem , might be a OT but require help on this

While lubing/cleaning the chain with MOTUL chain lube and clean recently, the deposits from the spray have stuck on my CBR alloys. I tried cleaning using ONR but not able to get it off. Whats the best way to remove stains from the alloys?

[stefanm]

Ok I have said this before and will say it again, if you want the best stuff, then buy the best stuff, will really last you for years, the best available is Meguires and Autoglym, both companies have a fairly comprehensive range, mequires has a fantastic rep in the USA and other locations, Autoglym is famous in the UK, Jaquar (not the tap manufacturer which is called Jaquar, by the way) and Aston Martin, they use this stuff ex factory. The Collonite stuff also has a great rep. 3M stuff sucks in my opinion, the 3M guys are all franchises, at least over here, i remember speaking to one guy a year or so back, he didn't seem confident enough of what he was doing. so done the job myself. There is other great stuff available (more expensive niche stuff) but won't mention them as they aren't available here. If you are looking to get close to concours levels the regular cheap stuff won't come close, stick to the above recommendations and you will be happy!

[aargee]

I got Meguiar's Deep Crystal Polish from Automall. What I've been suggested from Automall was to use it on surface with dull paint. I used it on my Rx that was not polished for a year or so. Just one application of Meguiar's polish yielded amazing result. The paint was restored to gloss, just like, out of the factory. And application & work out is simply easy. Its way better than Waxpol kind of polishes.

I'd say, its bang value for money.

[pranjal chakraborty]

hi guys i own a p220 i have recently got a waxpol protectol. i would like to know how is it. and i am new to liquid polish so also i would like to know how to use it so that my bike can get the best shine thanks in advance

[rharish90]

Guys, complete newbie to this polish, wax and stuff here. I own a Discover and want to keep it sparkling clean always. So went through the entire thread and here is my understanding. Correct me if I am wrong. There are a few things which I do not understand, kindly help me out with that too.

1. Bike should be washed with normal water first to remove general dirt.
2. Use a automotive washing liquid like Amway's to clean it using a microfiber cloth. Dry it using a MF cloth. If I use that Optimum No Rinse liquid then I can use it directly without step 1.
3. Use a grease stain remover to remove that grease on chain guard, silencer and side of engine crank where oils from the road get splashed on to in the monsoon season.
4. A polish is a liquid simply used for better shine of the vehicle and protect the paint to an extent. A good one is Turtle wax or Amway's again. Avoid liquid wax here as they tend to be abrasive. Apply it on the paint using a MF cloth in circular motion. After 2 - 3 min wipe it using another dry MF cloth. Repeat for full bike. Once you are done, put a drop of water on the paint and if it slides off then it is a job well done. Else polish more.
5. If I can, apply that Collinite 845. Same procedure as for polish including the check. If I do this then for another 3 - 4 months all I need to do is just to dry wipe the bike and it will be still clean. After that, start from step 1.

Done.

But here is the problem. My bike has non paint areas like matte on silencer, chrome on crash guard, normal plastic like half of front mud guard, the entire of the rear and chain guard and engine and spokes and rim. How do I take care of these?

These are the parts which get more dust than the paint because of obvious reasons. Especially during monsoon.

[Prith]

I saw this 3M liquid wax on the shop shelves today @ 90 Rs for a small black bottle . Has anyone here used it ? Any good ? Lasting shine ? I have friend who's too lazy for solid waxing his bike .. lol .

Pinaki sir... I too saw that 3M bottle in a local auto shop... believe me.. I must give credits to the person/company that is bold to make a fake product of behemoth and still avoiding getting sued. 3M liquid polishes don't come cheap, I bought mine last year along with paste wax(I too still believe in solid wax like you and take opportunity to build some arm muscles ) and this package bombed my pocket for Rs. 1000 (a friend of mine got it from UK). 3M perfect-it costs Rs.800+ in India.
And Rs.90 bottles are good for those who can sleep peacefully at night thinking they are giving best for their bikes.

[Prith]

Guys,
Do the 3M Car care Centres Take Bikes for their Servicings?
I saw a label in One of the R15's of "3M Care PRo". If yes WHat all services they extend for Bikes?
Are they Good Enough to give a new Flashy look?
Has anybody here has taken their service?

Hey TijoJoy,

I called up 3M guys in Bangalore about 3 months back and they said they will get back to me with information, but I m still waiting . As per 3M, they do have Bike Care center's, but no idea as to whether they are franchisee or direct sale.. if you can, try calling them up and post your feedback here.

[TijoJoy]

Do the 3M Car care Centre Takes Bikes for their Servicings?

Guys,
Do the 3M Car care Centres Take Bikes for their Servicings?
I saw a label in One of the R15's of "3M Care PRo". If yes WHat all services they extend for Bikes?
Are they Good Enough to give a new Flashy look?
Has anybody here has taken their service?