Motorcycle Detailing Thread

[Dreamwalker987]

Re: Motorcycle Detailing Thread

Yes it was hot I did at 10 in morning.. it was hot with direct sunlight.. is doing in sun is not the right way? I tried to buff but its still not getting removed... shall I do it in shade? Do I need to use water? Please help

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do one thing keep ur bike in afternoons direct sunlight let the bike be hot and rub the wax off with mf cloth.heat will melt the wax polish and it will be easy to remove the remaining.

[rajpandey10]

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Thanks for the suggestion. . It was not getting removed even in direct sunlight. . Finally I sprayed some water and rubbed it with mf cloth and it got removed. .. Can someone please tell me next time how to apply wax. In direct sunlight or in shade or in evening..?

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[Dreamwalker987]

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Thanks for the suggestion. . It was not getting removed even in direct sunlight. . Finally I sprayed some water and rubbed it with mf cloth and it got removed. .. Can someone please tell me next time how to apply wax. In direct sunlight or in shade or in evening..?

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only in shade on cool surface..

[rxdude]

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Can someone please tell me next time how to apply wax. In direct sunlight or in shade or in evening..?

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The best way to apply wax is
Give the bike a water wash
make sure the surfaces are clean
Keep the bike in sun or gently heat the surface. For best results the parts should be luke warm.
After applying when the wax becomes hazy start buffing with micro fiber cloth,so that a shining surface is achieved

[rajpandey10]

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The only difference what i feel is my mistake is that when i applied wax on my cbr it was was standing in sun due to which its parts were real hot.
next time when i'll do is to make sure that bike is just cool or luke warm then apply the wax...
Is there some way to remove the wax from the plastic parts ?

[rxdude]

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Is there some way to remove the wax from the plastic parts ?

By plastic parts what do you mean?? If its painted plastics like side shields there is no problem in waxing.
If its plastics like those on meter it's difficult to remove. May be you can use a little hot soapy water and using a tooth brush try to remove it. Dip the tooth brush in the water and brush it gently.
For plastics like that you may use the dashboard polish or something like that




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[rajpandey10]

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Yes.. I meant the plastic which are black matte surface near tail light and near dashboard area... actaully when last time i have given for serving then that guy there has applied wax on the plastics around the tail light area, which has now became the little bit white..

Thanks, i'll buy the dashboard polish for that. I heard about the wax sealant, is it necessary to use it after wax or just waxing is fine?

[rxdude]

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I heard about the wax sealant, is it necessary to use it after wax or just waxing is fine?

The maximum I do is just water wash and polish and its good for at least 2 weeks or more.
It's better that somebody who uses a wax sealant comment on its advantages.



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[sunilyo]

Re: Motorcycle Detailing Thread

Thanks for the suggestion. . It was not getting removed even in direct sunlight. . Finally I sprayed some water and rubbed it with mf cloth and it got removed. .. Can someone please tell me next time how to apply wax. In direct sunlight or in shade or in evening..?Sent from my GT-I9100 using xBhp Connect mobile app

When ever such thing happens instead of applying water, just keep the vehicle in shade, let it cool if it is hot/warm and then reapply a little wax on the area where the earlier applied wax had dried and buff it off before it dries completely.Always apply wax in shade no direct sunlight the surfaces should be at ambient temperatures and buff off the product before it dries.

[rajpandey10]

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When ever such thing happens instead of applying water, just keep the vehicle in shade, let it cool if it is hot/warm and then reapply a little wax on the area where the earlier applied wax had dried and buff it off before it dries completely.Always apply wax in shade no direct sunlight the surfaces should be at ambient temperatures and buff off the product before it dries.

this was the nice tip, unknowingly i did in direct sunlight and i waited till it completely dried out and then i started to buff. This is something went completely wrong, i shall have buffed before it completely dried out...
Thanks for the valuable input.

[rxdude]

Re: Motorcycle Detailing Thread

Always apply wax in shade no direct sunlight the surfaces should be at ambient temperatures and buff off the product before it dries.

The best results are obtained, the wax applied when the surface is luke warm and once it cool to ambient temperature start buffing.
The best method to do is after washing and drying keep the bike in sunlight so that it becomes a little warm.
When warm move to shade and apply wax and start buffing when the it cools to ambient temperature, by now it will develop the haziness required for buffing.



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[Eagle_Eye]

Re: Motorcycle Detailing Thread

What can be applied on headlights and the glass on the console?

[mayank.travadi]

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What can be applied on headlights and the glass on the console?

I found waxpol silicone polish good for any sorts of plastic be it headlight glass, console glass, tyre hugger or anything

[PulsarDNA]

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Where can i buy the waxpol auto polish (orange tub) in bangalore ?
Had been to jc road but dint get it .
Would be great if i knew a particular store in jc road where i can get the same .

waiting for a reply

[PulsarDNA]

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Where can i buy the waxpol auto polish (orange tub) in bangalore ?
Had been to jc road but dint get it .
Would be great if i knew a particular store in jc road where i can get the same .

waiting for a reply

Had been to jc road and got it finally after being determined to get it today at any cost .
Here is the place where otherxbhpians can buy it in bangalore .

SAHNI TYRES AND LUBRICANTS
NO 37 SHRI GOWRI COMPLEX
2ND CROSS JOURNALIST COLONY ( JC ROAD)
AM ROAD BANGALORE - 2