washing a black bike - any tips

[corks]

other than dont


how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat and
generaslly not looking crap after a while

any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated

ta

corks

[Dave E]

Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat
and generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated

For me, you have to start with the right washing equipment. Meguiar's make
excellent carwash products, usually recommended by panel shops.

Also, make sure you have a decent large foam pad that hasn't been dropped on
the ground. Usually this means they have tiny bits of dirt embedded in
them, at least for a while - perfect for big gougy swirls.

The main thing as I've been taught (by a retentive dad who can wash a crusty
40 yr old car into brand new condition...) is lots of water sprayed on the
bike first and lots of suds. You should have no probs. Meguiars also make
a great product called "Swirl Remover" - has worked on my cars and bikes
over the years.

HTH

Cheers,
Dave E
...and don't get caught with the hose thing if you're in Sydney. ;-)

[Dave E]

Post by Dave E

Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat
and generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated

For me, you have to start with the right washing equipment. Meguiar's
make excellent carwash products, usually recommended by panel shops.
Also, make sure you have a decent large foam pad that hasn't been dropped
on the ground. Usually this means they have tiny bits of dirt embedded in
them, at least for a while - perfect for big gougy swirls.
The main thing as I've been taught (by a retentive dad who can wash a
crusty 40 yr old car into brand new condition...) is lots of water sprayed
on the bike first and lots of suds. You should have no probs. Meguiars
also make a great product called "Swirl Remover" - has worked on my cars
and bikes over the years.
HTH
Cheers,
Dave E
...and don't get caught with the hose thing if you're in Sydney. ;-)

...if you really enjoyed washing your black bike, perhaps you might like to
wash mine! It's a dirty bastard if ever I saw one.

Cheers,
Dave E ZZR600 => ST2 (stolen) => Filthy '03 XX
(It will get a good bath before the Oxley. WHOOO-HOOO!)

[J5]

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Post by Dave E

Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat
and generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated

For me, you have to start with the right washing equipment. Meguiar's
make excellent carwash products, usually recommended by panel shops.
Also, make sure you have a decent large foam pad that hasn't been dropped
on the ground. Usually this means they have tiny bits of dirt embedded
in them, at least for a while - perfect for big gougy swirls.
The main thing as I've been taught (by a retentive dad who can wash a
crusty 40 yr old car into brand new condition...) is lots of water
sprayed on the bike first and lots of suds. You should have no probs.
Meguiars also make a great product called "Swirl Remover" - has worked on
my cars and bikes over the years.
HTH
Cheers,
Dave E
...and don't get caught with the hose thing if you're in Sydney. ;-)

...if you really enjoyed washing your black bike, perhaps you might like
to wash mine! It's a dirty bastard if ever I saw one.

bah bikes get washed
when you buy em
time for rego
when you sell them
or when it rains :)

Post by Dave E
Cheers,
Dave E ZZR600 => ST2 (stolen) => Filthy '03 XX
(It will get a good bath before the Oxley. WHOOO-HOOO!)

[Uncle Bully]

Post by Dave E

Post by Dave E

Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat
and generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated

For me, you have to start with the right washing equipment. Meguiar's
make excellent carwash products, usually recommended by panel shops.
Also, make sure you have a decent large foam pad that hasn't been dropped
on the ground. Usually this means they have tiny bits of dirt embedded
in them, at least for a while - perfect for big gougy swirls.
The main thing as I've been taught (by a retentive dad who can wash a
crusty 40 yr old car into brand new condition...) is lots of water
sprayed on the bike first and lots of suds. You should have no probs.
Meguiars also make a great product called "Swirl Remover" - has worked on
my cars and bikes over the years.
HTH
Cheers,
Dave E
...and don't get caught with the hose thing if you're in Sydney. ;-)

...if you really enjoyed washing your black bike, perhaps you might like
to wash mine! It's a dirty bastard if ever I saw one.

Wash? What does that mean?

[alx]

Microfibre cloths are better than old foam sponges ...dirt less likely to
get caught

As for water, the less the better so electircal connectors etc dont get
corroded. I get by with a squirt bottle and cloth but then again, I dont
get out enough for my bike to get dirty.

The filthiest part is the wheels... can clean these with just a squirt
botttle/dobatex /water mix and the cloth. No hoses or buckets involved,
apart from regular rinsing of the cloth to remove surplus grit.

Post by Dave E

Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat
and generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated

For me, you have to start with the right washing equipment. Meguiar's
make excellent carwash products, usually recommended by panel shops.
Also, make sure you have a decent large foam pad that hasn't been dropped
on the ground. Usually this means they have tiny bits of dirt embedded in
them, at least for a while - perfect for big gougy swirls.
The main thing as I've been taught (by a retentive dad who can wash a
crusty 40 yr old car into brand new condition...) is lots of water sprayed
on the bike first and lots of suds. You should have no probs. Meguiars
also make a great product called "Swirl Remover" - has worked on my cars
and bikes over the years.
HTH
Cheers,
Dave E
...and don't get caught with the hose thing if you're in Sydney. ;-)

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Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the
clearcoat and generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated

For me, you have to start with the right washing equipment. Meguiar's
make excellent carwash products, usually recommended by panel shops.
Also, make sure you have a decent large foam pad that hasn't been
dropped on the ground. Usually this means they have tiny bits of dirt
embedded in them, at least for a while - perfect for big gougy swirls.
The main thing as I've been taught (by a retentive dad who can wash a
crusty 40 yr old car into brand new condition...) is lots of water
sprayed on the bike first and lots of suds. You should have no probs.
Meguiars also make a great product called "Swirl Remover" - has worked
on my cars and bikes over the years.
HTH
Cheers,
Dave E
...and don't get caught with the hose thing if you're in Sydney. ;-)

3M makes a line of products that are very good. It is called Perfect-It
and the products are truly superior.

http://www.autogeek.net/3mpershowcar.html
http://www.autogeek.net/3mperswirmar1.html

Even their plastic polish and plastic cleaner is great stuff.


pierce

I have never bought anything from autogeek. I ordered it from my local
parts store.

[justAL]

I just use Dobotex and LOTS of suds with a clean sponge and to wash it
regulary.
It will get scratched up in time so what you need to do after drying it is
to polish it with a medium or fine cut cleaner, buff it up then apply a good
carnuba wax and wax that off. It's about the only way to keep depth in
colours like black, blues and reds.

justAL

Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat
and generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated
ta
corks

[ck]

Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat
and generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated
ta
corks

paint it white

[Shep©]

On Thu, 3 Nov 2005 14:20:03 +0800 If you fall from a tree,leave your

Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat and
generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated
ta
corks

You can't.Black is a PITA.Best you can do is wipe clean with some
cheap citrus/oxy-based surface house cleaner from the super market to
degrease.Then use any cheap polish with wax in it.I use cheap £1.25
house furniture polish or if you want to get posh cheap Teflon based
Car polish.

Don't get sucked into,"Bike" or,"Car" special polishes at exorbitant
prices,thay don't have anything that you most likely have around the
house.

TIP:

Cheap liquid boot black stick,"Kiwi-Polish" is a brand works wonders
on bike seats and none road contact areas of tyre side-walls.Dries
quick,easy to apply and can be polished.

Metal polish.
Any cheap can you can get of ,"Brasso"type.I rarely pay more than
£0.99p and lasts for ages(You can use toothpaste for this job and it
prevents cavities<grin> :D


Alloy cleaning:

Toothbrush(sisters or brothers works well) and some cheap WD40 or
cheaper copy for crevices mixed with some baking soda/powder.
Alloy flat areas.WD40/Cheapy plus Sctochbrite/Pan scrub if
corrosion/dull.
Then some 500/600 wet and dry,then metal polish.

Once done treat all areas of the bike with ACF50,
http://www.worldwideaviation.co.uk/Motorcycles/Motorcycles%20User%20Reports.htm
http://www.corrosion-control.com/acf50.html

Except the brake disks<grin> :D

[alx]

1. get a microfibre cloth (i use a Turtlewax Powerclean)

2. get a squirt bottle

3. get some Dobatex from shell servo ( 4litres around 20 bucks?)

4. fill squirt with water and dobatex and spray/wipe bike...u dont need much
water...unless bike is filthy

Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat
and generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated
ta
corks

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Can or 2 of Bunnings Matt-black
(on special this week) :-))
cheers
pete

Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat and
generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated
ta
corks

[fulliautomatix]

Post by corks
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated

Dunno

Mines dark blue

[Rocatanski]

Sell it and don't buy a black bike next time.

Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat
and generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated
ta
corks

[Spud]

All I use is a can of Mr Sheen and a can of WD40 and a bit of elbow grease,
does all cleaning jobs from bug guts to grease,my bike has not seen a bucket
of water and soap suds for years
Spud TL1000R (Black)

Post by corks
other than dont
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat and
generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated
ta
corks

[Nev..]

Post by corks
how do you wash one without it getting all those swilrs in the clearcoat and
generaslly not looking crap after a while
any tips and hints (sensible ones) appreciated

I have a black car and wash it with a chamois instead of a sponge. Does
a good swirl free job.

Nev..
'03 ZX12R