Motorcycle Detailing Thread

[rachitkdogra]

Thanks... And I can use collinite 845 as wax right?? U mentioned it as sealant?? Or I should use only hard wax for waxing???

Collinite 845 can be used as wax. I am using it as a wax for my car.

[Pinaki]

Yes , it's a regular use car wax - the manufacturers call it that - "insulator wax"... just that . They also have a car wax that's called - "Marque D'Elegance" .

[RohIIT]

@Pinaki sir and BloggingWheels

I melted wax and it is brand new once again . I am posting a pic after i waxed my bike...

Doesnt it look nice...I truly recommend WAXPOL Scooter polish , Cheap & Effective

[siddharthsure]

Can i use MotoMax liquid polish before i get my wax?? You people say its better to polish before waxing...So can i use Motomax?? How gud it is??

[mayank.travadi]

motomax liquid polish has abrasives...if ur bike is new and paint is relatively good just wash and use wax...if its old full of bad swirl marks and stuff...and if u want to restore use a rubbing compound and then wax but i wouldnt advise that...too much rubbing compound and u could screw ur paint up...

u can however use the polish once in a while and do with the wash and wax routine...

[siddharthsure]

Motorcycle Detailing Thread

Oh nooo..... Mine is brand new, just 2 weeks old.. I got this,now dunno what to do

Btw should I wax the fairing of my R15 v2 ??? I think the fairing and the rear part is made of fibre.... Will they get swirl marks too ????

[mayank.travadi]

Oh nooo..... Mine is brand new, just 2 weeks old.. I got this,now dunno what to do

Btw should I wax the fairing of my R15 v2 ??? I think the fairing and the rear part is made of fibre.... Will they get swirl marks too ????

First...HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS for getting ur hands on the best mini faired bike

now coming to detailing...be it fibre or metal..its painted and its bound to get swirl marks if its not cared for properly...

now it all depends on how much money u can spend on taking care of the bikes painted and not painted parts...

get a car shampoo...really any brand is fine..i got this motomax shampoo for 50 rupees..cheap effective and will last u for a very long time...check their website on how to use their products..they even have videos...

now if u are short on cash and want to build some muscles...u have waxpol auto polish/scooter polish....excellent shine and protection..but u need to work hard to buff(buffinf is really just rubbing with a soft cloth to remove the layer of wax dont get confused)

if u want quick shine there are many silicone polishes available u can use to make ur bike shining like it came from showroom just a few minutes ago...

if u have a lot of cash..there is turtle wax,formula1 wax, u even have collinite...tell us ur budget and members here can probably help u

i tried motomax cream polish...and found it to be just okay...doesnt last long and no water beading but gives a good shine(dunno if that was from the recent cleaning or the cream polish but the bike looked good but i'd say ZERO protection)

[siddharthsure]

First...HEARTY CONGRATULATIONS for getting ur hands on the best mini faired bike

now coming to detailing...be it fibre or metal..its painted and its bound to get swirl marks if its not cared for properly...

now it all depends on how much money u can spend on taking care of the bikes painted and not painted parts...

get a car shampoo...really any brand is fine..i got this motomax shampoo for 50 rupees..cheap effective and will last u for a very long time...check their website on how to use their products..they even have videos...

now if u are short on cash and want to build some muscles...u have waxpol auto polish/scooter polish....excellent shine and protection..but u need to work hard to buff(buffinf is really just rubbing with a soft cloth to remove the layer of wax dont get confused)

if u want quick shine there are many silicone polishes available u can use to make ur bike shining like it came from showroom just a few minutes ago...

if u have a lot of cash..there is turtle wax,formula1 wax, u even have collinite...tell us ur budget and members here can probably help u

i tried motomax cream polish...and found it to be just okay...doesnt last long and no water beading but gives a good shine(dunno if that was from the recent cleaning or the cream polish but the bike looked good but i'd say ZERO protection)

Thanks Man...I can spend 1000 bucks.. Dont know whether to get Formula 1 or collinite...Thinking of getting collinite 845 along with applicator for 1.2 K from Sanjay..But it may take a week or 2..Dunno how to protect till then.. Is formula 1 equally gud ?? if it is,ill go for it as its cheaper than collinite... Btw a layer of wax will prevent swirl marks until wax is there,Right???

[RohIIT]

Thanks Man...I can spend 1000 bucks.. Dont know whether to get Formula 1 or collinite...Thinking of getting collinite 845 along with applicator for 1.2 K from Sanjay..But it may take a week or 2..Dunno how to protect till then.. Is formula 1 equally gud ?? if it is,ill go for it as its cheaper than collinite... Btw a layer of wax will prevent swirl marks until wax is there,Right???

Go for collinite , For 1.2K its quite good and heard that it lasts almost a year ,in meanwhile U can opt for waxpol scooter polish (The Orange one) , I would also suggest u use a MF cloth for buffing and cleaning purposes

[mayank.travadi]

Thanks Man...I can spend 1000 bucks.. Dont know whether to get Formula 1 or collinite...Thinking of getting collinite 845 along with applicator for 1.2 K from Sanjay..But it may take a week or 2..Dunno how to protect till then.. Is formula 1 equally gud ?? if it is,ill go for it as its cheaper than collinite... Btw a layer of wax will prevent swirl marks until wax is there,Right???

if u can afford get collinite...i've heard 476 is better than 645 but argee sir is better to explain...i dont use it much....yes a wax layer will prevent swirl marks on the clear coat of the bike paint...

if u want the cheapest of the cheapest good home grown excellent product go for waxpol auto polish/scooter polish...a small tin wont cost even 100 and u can use it for a really very very long time..the down side is u gott buff harder and its relatively more difficult than other paste waxes....but not so hard and the results are good...mos VFM product...if u want to spend the least amount of money go buy a 50 rupee motomax car shampoo bottle which will last for around 20-25 washes even more i'd say and get the waxpol scooter polish...48 rupees for 50 gms....98 bucks and thats the best detailing products u have for that price...get ur bike a good wash and wax it with a soft cloth and then buff hard...the wax should last easily 1-2 months...if u rather want more of a quick shine(but less protection..more like negligible) get the waxpol silicone polish..or infact any silicone polish...u will get it within 150 rupees and its quick to apply and easy to buff....very smooth glossy feel on the bike and it shine very well

[siddharthsure]

Go for collinite , For 1.2K its quite good and heard that it lasts almost a year ,in meanwhile U can opt for waxpol scooter polish (The Orange one) , I would also suggest u use a MF cloth for buffing and cleaning purposes

if u can afford get collinite...i've heard 476 is better than 645 but argee sir is better to explain...i dont use it much....yes a wax layer will prevent swirl marks on the clear coat of the bike paint...

if u want the cheapest of the cheapest good home grown excellent product go for waxpol auto polish/scooter polish...a small tin wont cost even 100 and u can use it for a really very very long time..the down side is u gott buff harder and its relatively more difficult than other paste waxes....but not so hard and the results are good...mos VFM product...if u want to spend the least amount of money go buy a 50 rupee motomax car shampoo bottle which will last for around 20-25 washes even more i'd say and get the waxpol scooter polish...48 rupees for 50 gms....98 bucks and thats the best detailing products u have for that price...get ur bike a good wash and wax it with a soft cloth and then buff hard...the wax should last easily 1-2 months...if u rather want more of a quick shine(but less protection..more like negligible) get the waxpol silicone polish..or infact any silicone polish...u will get it within 150 rupees and its quick to apply and easy to buff....very smooth glossy feel on the bike and it shine very well

Thank you both of you.... Ill search for waxpol tom...It will be helpful till i get collinite...And btw collinite 476 is a paste wax while 845 is liquid right?? I think ill go for liquid as its easy to apply and buff....And should application and buffing be done with MF cloth? And will silicon polish give same protection as wax gives?? My main priority is protection later comes shine :P

[Pinaki]

....And should application and buffing be done with MF cloth? And will silicon polish give same protection as wax gives??..

No ; for long protection , wax is best . Any soft well laundered terrycloth(flannel) (for wax , dampen it) to apply and similar cotton cloth(old baniyan) to buff shall do .

[aargee]

And btw collinite 476 is a paste wax while 845 is liquid right??

Yes; if easiness is your priority, then get a sealant; you don't even need to buff

And will silicon polish give same protection as wax gives?? My main priority is protection later comes shine :P

Remember, POLISH is to work on the paint, bring the lusture, correct, abbrasive etc etc; WAX is to PROTECT the paint surface. Both are for two different applications.

[Prith]

Thank you both of you.... Ill search for waxpol tom...It will be helpful till i get collinite...And btw collinite 476 is a paste wax while 845 is liquid right?? I think ill go for liquid as its easy to apply and buff....And should application and buffing be done with MF cloth? And will silicon polish give same protection as wax gives?? My main priority is protection later comes shine :P

476 is almost like Vaseline cream at high tropical climate. You can just lift it off the tin and wipe it on painted surface. But at lower temperature its almost like Camelin color blocks that kids use. But, Collinites are hard on pocket. 845 on the other hand is easy to apply and easy to store/dispense. You will love it for its work after every wash. Dont underestimate Waxpol tin.. It will last you well beyond 2014 if you are using it on your bike only. For application, use old clothes like what Pinaki ji suggested. But, if you have a soft sponge in your house, you can use that as applicator also. Just cut 2 inch x 1 inch from the sponge block and wet it before applying. If protection is of priority, then nothing substitutes hard wax. Old Banian is by far the best/cheap option for buffing, available in plenty and you will not complain with the results. .

[siddharthsure]

Thanks for the info Guys...... Btw Any comment on Meguiars Gold class wax and other products ?? Its costlier than collinite..Is it worth that much? :O