Posts: 542
Threads: 50
Joined: Nov 2008
Reputation:
0
Cleaned my white today and in the middle of it I thought that there would be an immense experience base here on products, tools and methods to get these beauties sparkling and protect them. Have your say here and it can only be a good thing for the breed all around.
I know for me the rims, especially the chain side needs a lot of attention but I'm a bit iffy on the best methods to use. Had to remove fresh tar from a few spots also due to the slap happy methods sometimes used by our main roads patchwork quilters guild.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Not me..... Aristotle
i use white spirits on the rims only.once dry whipe off with a cloth.
mr sheen on the rest.
maybe shouldnt have bought black!
Posts: 692
Threads: 63
Joined: Mar 2007
Reputation:
0
hayabusabike Wrote:i use white spirits on the rims only.once dry whipe off with a cloth.
mr sheen on the rest.
maybe shouldnt have bought black!
Thats a waste of good Vodka,Gin,Tequila,Ouzo,White Sambucca,Rum,Grappa etc
Woman,where's my wallet?
And whats for tea?
Posts: 5,303
Threads: 275
Joined: Mar 2007
Reputation:
9
22-12-2008, 07:04am
(This post was last modified: 22-12-2008, 07:05am by BUSGO.)
Yeah, small amounts of kero on the rims does the job. As well as the chain - use an old toothbrush to put it on and a chux to wipe it off.
Rinse dirt and dust off the paintwork with warm water and a soft cloth.
Chammi dry and then Mr Sheen all the paint work.
Use a good fine grade metal polish on chrome or stainless steel bits.
I recommend that you don't polish off the protective coating on alloy surfaces because once you do, you have to polish them with metal polish forever.
"If time catches up with you. You're going too slow!"
Regards BUSGO
Posts: 252
Threads: 8
Joined: Oct 2008
Reputation:
0
I agree with the others.
I've been cleaning my bikes for years with Mr Sheen after a wash and dry with warm water if needed. It's especially good on screens, and leaves a bit of silicon behind to stop bugs and stuff sticking on too badly. I'd always used Mr sheen for cleaning tinted windows in cars, but read about cleaning bikes with it many years ago in a bike mag.
If it's too loud....You're too old!
If it's too fast....You're too old!
If it's too sexy....You're ???
Posts: 542
Threads: 50
Joined: Nov 2008
Reputation:
0
Mr Sheen? I wouldn't have thought that but it sounds good and I will have to try it. Glad to see that Little Johnnie Howard has found something to keep him occupied in retirement. Good on him.
It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. - Not me..... Aristotle
Posts: 713
Threads: 39
Joined: Mar 2008
Reputation:
0
I always start with a beer
Egos; everyone got one
I use Turtle wax Ultra Gloss Premium Detailer. Comes in a trigger pack spray bottle, just spray on, wipe with a microfibre cloth then use another clean dry microfibre cloth to buff. Gives a brilliant clean, leaves it shiny as just been polished & takes bugs etc right off, no water!
Posts: 692
Threads: 63
Joined: Mar 2007
Reputation:
0
I once used Mr Sheen but if you go through some of the past threads about Mr S there are plenty of pro's & cons and some of the cons made sense to the possible damage to the finish. So I now use Maguires wet look. I'm yet to find anything that makes the black on "Big Love" come up with such a brilliant mirror finish, each to their own though!!!!!!! I think I get more of a buzz just spending the day down the shed having a few J/D's and fussing over "BL"!!!!!
Woman,where's my wallet?
And whats for tea?
Contact Us
