Motorcycle Detailing Thread

[madhav766]

Re: Motorcycle Detailing Thread

Just had a thought, not necessary that this is the best approach though...

Get #1, #3 for now (use them in sequence as mentioned above). If there're plastic parts (for black #6), get #4. After a while, if you feel there're quite a few swirl marks OR if you have spare cash, get #2. And depending upon your spare cash, get the remaining items.

Would this work out?

Well, dad uses sonax car shampoo. Can that be used? Mom also deals with amway products, and I've seen earlier on the thread about the amway car wash being acceptable. So I guess #1 is covered. Dad also recently bought sonax car polish. It's not a smooth cream, but it shines very well. I hope that covers #3. Given that, I need the dash board polish. And tire foam. I'll get those for now. Yes, I think this is good!

I'll do some cleaning on my old twister next week!

Sent from my WT19i

[NitinGirish]

Hope i have to come to the correct thread for my bike's rusting issue. i would like to coat or spray a paint so that i dont anymore rusting from that place again.In four places i am facing this issue.1
1.Right side front fork
2.Left side front fork
3.Between the forks - center part(round shape)
4.Number plate holder- Paint peeling

And it is a one month old 200NS so that i can approach SVC to replace or rectify the same under warranty.Any solution is welcome as it is normal in today's motorcycle

I think you should get these parts replaced. To my mind rusting on a one month old bike wherever the bike is used is unacceptable! That too on forks!

Ge them replaced under warranty and get an anti-rust treatment or detailing done.

[aargee]

Well, dad uses sonax car shampoo. Can that be used?

Yes, it does the job well; have been using it for over 3 years now

[sunilyo]

@aargee I am looking at waterless wash options. Any recommendations here ?

[aargee]

@aargee I am looking at waterless wash options. Any recommendations here ?

I really don't know much in this area because from my understanding, even a 2 bucket system is considered as waterless wash. After any monsoon, this is certainly impossible because, the soil has to be pressure washed.

Did I answer to your point?

[Arun Magus]

Is motomax dashboard and vinyl polish abrasive? Am I safe to use it on the coloured components of my bike? Thanks in advance...

[aargee]

Is motomax dashboard and vinyl polish abrasive?

Can you identify your product from Car Washing Kit, 3m Polishing Car Care Product Manufactures OR Silicone Liquid Polish, Bikes Dashboard Polish

PS - Most importantly, what bike? Sry, I don't know astrology
PPS - Is it Motomax or Motoman?

[Arun Magus]

Can you identify your product from Car Washing Kit, 3m Polishing Car Care Product Manufactures OR Silicone Liquid Polish, Bikes Dashboard Polish

PS - Most importantly, what bike? Sry, I don't know astrology
PPS - Is it Motomax or Motoman?

Bikes Silicone Liquid Polish Manufacturers, Bike Dashboard Polish manufacturers India the 4th one in the frst page. It's a P200NS...

[aargee]

Bikes Silicone Liquid Polish Manufacturers, Bike Dashboard Polish manufacturers India the 4th one in the frst page. It's a P200NS...

From the description & application, it looks like it's very safe & we don't have to bother about it damaging the plastic surfaces.

Are you having dull (whitish or greyish surface; should be ideally mild) color on the black surface & black surface only? Are you trying to restore that? Then I might've a different suggestion for you. Otherwise, help me understand your purpose.

[Arun Magus]

From the description & application, it looks like it's very safe & we don't have to bother about it damaging the plastic surfaces.

Are you having dull (whitish or greyish surface; should be ideally mild) color on the black surface & black surface only? Are you trying to restore that? Then I might've a different suggestion for you. Otherwise, help me understand your purpose.

Nah bro. It's a new bike and everyday it has to manage atleast 6 hrs under direct sunlight in my college parking. So thought of giving it some protection everytime I wash. tried a lot to get wax, no one here stocks it. Atlast compromised for this.

[aargee]

it has to manage atleast 6 hrs under direct sunlight in my college parking. So thought of giving it some protection everytime I wash

For this need, I'm not sure if your said product will be the best. I've been using this for 6 months now


and I'm quite impressed with the protection it offers; though expensive, does it's job pretty well. Protects the plastics from UV rays, helps to fight plastic fades & give wet shine looks. But the other side is, you can use this effectively only on black plastic parts. Not on any other surface.

Since I'm sure of what I've been using, I provided the suggestion. The product you said RESTORES the faded surface; you may want to consider the Protectant Spray instead. My suggestion is a guess from the equivalent product of what I'm using.

[Arun Magus]

For this need, I'm not sure if your said product will be the best. I've been using this for 6 months now


and I'm quite impressed with the protection it offers; though expensive, does it's job pretty well. Protects the plastics from UV rays, helps to fight plastic fades & give wet shine looks. But the other side is, you can use this effectively only on black plastic parts. Not on any other surface.

Since I'm sure of what I've been using, I provided the suggestion. The product you said RESTORES the faded surface; you may want to consider the Protectant Spray instead. My suggestion is a guess from the equivalent product of what I'm using.

My bike rather has more red parts than black. So, I think the mentioned product is not much of use for me. Will try to get hands on protectant spray . btw what do u think about this ? Formula 1 High-Performance Auto Care Products

[aargee]

My bike rather has more red parts than black

Sure? What about the side shields? I thought they were black

btw what do u think about this ? Formula 1 High-Performance Auto Care Products

Formula 1 products are good, but ensure you get original ones, this country is well known to sell fake F1 products with the same price as original ones. If you're able to identify the differences, then, go for it.

[Arun Magus]

Sure? What about the side shields? I thought they were black


Formula 1 products are good, but ensure you get original ones, this country is well known to sell fake F1 products with the same price as original ones. If you're able to identify the differences, then, go for it.

yeah... the side shields, mudguards are black. But a greater area is red.
Sure will try it, but can you please explain how to differentiate between fake and genuine f1? the thing I saw in the shop looked pretty much the same...

Btw argee, are you a teacher or something, the way you use the words reminds me of my old principal.

[aargee]

can you please explain how to differentiate between fake and genuine f1?

Hehe...if I knew it, then I wouldn't be warning you, I would've simply explained how to identify

Btw argee, are you a teacher or something, the way you use the words reminds me of my old principal.

People learning from me, look me as teacher
People asking stupid questions, look me as arrogant brute
People who're imparting education here, look me as student
People who think I'm bad, look me as if I'm b1tching
People who think I'm good, they look me as friend

The only question is, what is your attitude