Motorcycle Detailing Thread

[petrolhead_chn]

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Wow, so if I need more shine, more waxing, then more shine, more waxing. Wow, I didn't know that. So how do I get mirror like finish? Wax it like 5-6 times then?

I guess he hasn't heard of 'Rubbing compounds' first before everything. By paint protectant he means paint sealant I guess.

[aargee]

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I guess he hasn't heard of 'Rubbing compounds' first before everything. By paint protectant he means paint sealant I guess.

Whew!!! I'm giving up
Too much problem of half baked knowledge combined with unwillingness to learn

[NJ7]

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If your paint is faded, you need to do the following in the same sequence.

Washing
Claying
Polishing
Paint protectant
If need more shine waxing

The detailing clay is very expensive, going by the price in online shops. So I guess I'll stick to polishing and waxing for now. Anyways, Thanks a lot.

I have used Meguiar's Ultimate Compound and it does work very well. It's also good on scratches that aren't too deep. However, If used aggressively, it removes clear coat. Have no idea about Formula 1 wax though.

Thanks a ton mate. I'm planning to try it out, shall take care not to ruin the clear coat.

[aargee]

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The detailing clay is very expensive, going by the price in online shops. So I guess I'll stick to polishing and waxing for now. Anyways, Thanks a lot.

If you've a marred paint, no amount of polishing will work; as a matter of fact, it's going to run it even further.

Edit - Whatever people said above about clay is true; 80 gm of clay isn't that expensive. Should cost you about Rs 500 & lasts for over, say, some 600 times application, used effectively, on your bike's tank, side shields, front forks, fairing (if you've), head & tail lamps.

[Anirudh Pv]

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Hey guys!
I own the R15 Version 2.0 50th Anniversary Limited Edition pearl white.
I have always maintained it like a new born baby.Be it the engine or the body kit,i have always taken good care of it.And i must say that it is the best looking R15 in the city.Or was till,I had a crash last month,leaving huge scars on the front cowl near the headlight.I took it to a painter to get it coated,but,he made a blunder out of it.He over sprayed paint and clear coat on some body parts.
Does any one know how to remove spray paint over sprays on the bikes's tank and plastic fairing's factory clear coat? The over sprayed part has been on the dust and minute sand particles settled on the body and got dry,leaving a rough and coarse feel when I wipe my hand on it.
The body must not be damaged and the excess over spray must be removed till we reach the factory's clear coat shiny finish with out ripping off the clear coat or damaging the paint inside.
And restore the Black plastic parts (housing) which surround the handle bar and holds digital console,to its original black factory shine? It had over painted paint sprinkles,and the idiotic painter spread PU Thinner on it,smudging the sprinkles around and making the part look whitish.He even spread the thinner on the digital console and the front wind shield,leaving a milky hazy effect.


Now,how do i protect them from getting faded with time as they already lost their original shine just a little bit. ?


Yesterday evening,I also noticed the white sprinkles on the suspension and the hard to reach red mudguard beside it.I took mu bike to him,He again took the thinner and applied it on the suspension,which did clean the sprinkles off,but he also did the same over the mudguard.He also applied 3M soft rubbing compound paste on the area,leaving a dark,tinted shade along with tiny bubbles over it.
He the took the rubbing compound,applied it on the fairing and tank,and rubbed it with Harshly .HE again used the thinner.It did clear out the excessive clear coat overspray on the tank and a bit of dust on the fairing.He then applied 3M liquid polish all over the body and wiped it.
Later today morning,I noticed that the tank and the fairing too has tiny tiny bubbles all over them,leaving an uneven feel when i spread my hand over it.


If any one here knows any safe and effective techniques to get the originality back without compromising the safety of the factory shine and paint underneath,please revert as soon as possible.
Hoping i would get some help.
Thank you.

[santhoshknn]

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The body must not be damaged and the excess over spray must be removed till we reach the factory's clear coat shiny finish with out ripping off the clear coat or damaging the paint inside.
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He even spread the thinner on the digital console and the front wind shield,leaving a milky hazy effect.
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Now,how do i protect them from getting faded with time as they already lost their original shine just a little bit. ?
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Later today morning,I noticed that the tank and the fairing too has tiny tiny bubbles all over them,leaving an uneven feel when i spread my hand over it.
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If any one here knows any safe and effective techniques to get the originality back without compromising the safety of the factory shine and paint underneath,please revert as soon as possible.
Hoping i would get some help.
Thank you.

I know you were probably furious and extremely pissed when you wrote the post, but know that we don't see what you can see. Without any pictures, it's nearly impossible to judge the damage (which certainly sounds extensive) and help you with suggestions.

[aargee]

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leaving a rough and coarse feel when I wipe my hand on it.
The body must not be damaged and the excess over spray must be removed till we reach the factory's clear coat shiny finish with out ripping off the clear coat or damaging the paint inside

Repaint

If any one here knows any safe and effective techniques to get the originality back without compromising the safety of the factory shine and paint underneath,please revert as soon as possible.

Buy spares from Yamaha & replace. The job is jammed up bad

[g K]

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Sirs, After going through this thread, I will be polishing and waxing my bike for the first time in coming days.

Before that, need help on this- My bike already has teflon coating which is coming off at places. I should get it removed completely before proceeding with polish and wax, right ?
And can I remove the Teflon coating myself ? How ?

Many Thanks

[aargee]

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Before that, need help on this- My bike already has teflon coating which is coming off at places. I should get it removed completely before proceeding with polish and wax, right ?

Yes, but, you don't really have teflon coat; it's only a clear coat that is getting peeled off now.

And can I remove the Teflon coating myself ? How ?

Quite tedious, though I haven't done it myself. One method that I've observed is to do high pressure water wash & the coat peels off.

But goahead & feel free to polish & wax.

[g K]

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Yes, but, you don't really have teflon coat; it's only a clear coat that is getting peeled off now.


Quite tedious, though I haven't done it myself. One method that I've observed is to do high pressure water wash & the coat peels off.

But goahead & feel free to polish & wax.

Sir how to know if its teflon or clear coat ? Or do you mean to say that only a clear coat would have been done on the bike in the name of Teflon coating ?
What is the difference between the two. Please pardon my ignorance.

[aargee]

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What is the difference between the two. Please pardon my ignorance.

Kindly go through these...
Teflon coating - one of the biggest scam
Teflon Coating-dupont, Making Fool Or Wt? - Team-BHP
What is Teflon Coating and does it really help? - Team-BHP

[g K]

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Kindly go through these...
Teflon coating - one of the biggest scam
Teflon Coating-dupont, Making Fool Or Wt? - Team-BHP
What is Teflon Coating and does it really help? - Team-BHP

Ok so most probably its just a coat of polish and wax in the name of teflon coating . I dont know what was done on my bike since I did not get it done.
I will post a pic of the area where I think its coming off so please tell me what kind of coating is it or maybe there is not coating and scratches etc are on tank paint itself.

EDIT: PFB the pics -

[g K]

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Ok so most probably its just a coat of polish and wax in the name of teflon coating . I dont know what was done on my bike since I did not get it done.
I will post a pic of the area where I think its coming off so please tell me what kind of coating is it or maybe there is not coating and scratches etc are on tank paint itself.

EDIT: PFB the pics -

Itna sannaata kyu hai bhai, Why is the thread so silent ?!!

[nadz11.ns]

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Itna sannaata kyu hai bhai, Why is the thread so silent ?!!

I think its the clear coat thats coming off..
teflon coating.. Huhh !! I also paid some 650₹ when i bought my bike and they just used some polish and that was all..
you would need to get the tank repainted..

[neil9381]

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Those are pretty bad scratches clear coat is coming off,I too doubt whther they use Teflon or just polish..

Itna sannaata kyu hai bhai, Why is the thread so silent ?!!