Protective Coatings

[darius_b]

Guys as we'll know the rains are nearing and I want to protect my bike by using anything but that ugly looking antirust liquid. How effective is a Teflon Coat (Epcoat)?? I have also heard it gives a long lasting gloss to the bike and prevents color fading and works as a chrome polish as well.

Please send ur recomendations.............

Thanks DARIUS [8D]

[V12]

hi there darius,
teflon coating is no substitute for anti-rust. Teflon coating is done only for the paint to prevent it from fading and also removes minor scratches. Instead of spending 800-1000 bucks for teflon coating i suggest u get some good polishes and polish ur bike regularly. Teflon coating doesnt last for long.
As for the rains, if u dont want to put anti-rust on your bike, see to it that u keep ur bike in a dry place or cover it. Also, wipe the bike with a dry cloth after a ride in the rain. There are more chances of the rim getting rusted. try this out. Tape the complete rim with a transparent tape(a good quality tape thats water resistant). That way the rim doesnt get wet and prevents rusting. Thats what i had done for my bike 2 yrs back. It works. No rust at all. And dont let muck collect anywhere. Wash the underside regularly.

[darius_b]

Thanks V12. Thats a great idea, i'll try it out.

[nav75]

teflon coating is good for few months to max 1 yr ... depending on how much care u take of ur bike....Also u need to get the coating done properly. Not everyone does the coating properly.

[krome]

use formula 1 polish.... i have been using it since the past 6 months.... no scratch on my bike...

[speedrocks]

hey krome tell us something more about the f1 polosh

[krome]

seems like u dont even know the spelling of polish buddy....

[rajnish]

use the anti rust spray,u can get them at car ass. shops.

[darius_b]

Does the formaula 1 polish need to be buffed while application?? What is it s price, please tell us some more about it krome.

Keep Shining.........

[nav75]

Well I'm using turtle products for last 3yrs, almost. Turtle car wash to wash my bike and turtle wax ... bike still looks preety good. Will post the pic of bike thats almost 3yrs old now.

[krome]

quote:Originally posted by rajnish

use the anti rust spray,u can get them at car ass. shops.

hehheee lols....

well formula 1 comes in 2 packs one for 100 bucks.. and the other for 150 bucks... it has an applicator... apply polish on the applicator...then use the applicator to apply polish on ur bike... after 1 or 2 mins... wipe it of with a clean cotton cloth.,... it is cool... nothing better than that...

[rajnish]

are yaar he wants info on rust repellent.there r spray cans which form a layer on spokes.in delhi avaliable all over karol bagh car shops.

[darius_b]

Is this rust repellent brown in color or transparent??

[rajnish]

transparent.

[darius_b]

What about a lacker coat?? They say it formsa shield over the metal parts, protects the paint and gives a permanent shone to the bike.

What do u guys have to say??