Bano
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| 01 Feb 2010 8:24 PM |
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BRB better get the wife to read this thread, I thought washing was the wifes job  |
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grpawalky
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Posts:64
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| 02 Feb 2010 11:00 AM |
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Posted By Bano on 01 Feb 2010 8:24 PM
BRB better get the wife to read this thread, I thought washing was the wifes job ![<img src=]() " border="0" src="/DesktopModules/NTForums/themes/_default/emoticons/smile.gif" />
Too true Bano...........lol
To polish up the bling I have always used a product called "purple polish" on any alloy/chrome surfaces. I've used it in the past on classic cars I've owned and now use it on my bike. Easy to apply and remove. Most truck stops sell it and I think Supercheap are now stocking it as well. It started off being sold in the truck stops as the truckies use it on their rigs bullbars, pipes etc. |
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2003 Ducati ST-2
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Marz
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Posts:51
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Burraburra
Performance Poster
Posts:1149
Inner West - Sydney
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| 04 Feb 2010 8:19 PM |
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Guyz & Galz
Great tips, hints and advice.
Horses for Courses - it is all an individual choice based on hints, tips and advice  |
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houli
Stage 1 Poster
Posts:275
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| 04 Feb 2010 8:33 PM |
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Agree with Destroyer, been using Mr Sheen on my paint for 16 yr house of kolor candy an WD40 on everything else no problems, so whats the issue?
Sorry...i mean the wife has been using the above products. |
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Ando
Performance Poster
Posts:796
Mandurah
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| 04 Feb 2010 9:44 PM |
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Posted By houli on 04 Feb 2010 8:33 PM
Agree with Destroyer, been using Mr Sheen on my paint for 16 yr house of kolor candy an WD40 on everything else no problems, so whats the issue?
Sorry...i mean the wife has been using the above products.
Pretty sure its been explained already
something to do with silicone |
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Destroyer
Stock Poster
Posts:124
Adelaide
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| 04 Feb 2010 10:28 PM |
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| The silicone was an issue mostly on old acrylic paints as the paint never really cures as it kinda drys as the thinner evaporates. The 2pak and urethane paints rely on a catalyst to fully harden and when cured are very resistant to contaminants and such. Most new paints are 2k and should not be affected by silicones in that the will not be "absorbed". |
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grumpy
Stock Poster
Posts:98
Riverland SA
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| 06 Feb 2010 8:11 PM |
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hey,
in supercheap today. had a look at the meguiar's cleaning gear.
grabbed a catalog. they even have a complete kit specifically for motorcycle's.
there is a site,
www.motoractive.com.au
this site is full of what product, how to do's . it has a lot of info on polishing and protecting your valuable machine.
grumpy. |
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Krash Kinkade
Stage 1 Poster
Posts:293
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| 07 Feb 2010 2:58 PM |
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Posted By chromer on 31 Jan 2010 6:24 PM
Mr sheen has silicone in it which is not good for paint.
You could be right m8, but i've been riding harleys a fair while now, & for as long as i can remember, people have said MrSheen not good for paint. but also as long as i can remember most HD dealers give the new bikes a dust off with MRSheen they might cover up the lable or put it in a not labled despencer? but most use it.
But come down the track come down the track and Mrsheen himself our good m8 Darren Folks will have every cleaning product Harley sell and he uses all genuine HD products.
Me at the start i spent a day cleaning my first HD, but these days i just use Chain cleaner on my drive chain, good quality chain oil. i just use Maguires waterless clear as works ok.
but mate if you give em a good wash, also give your cables like clutch & throtle a lube, take you fuel tank seat and so on off dry everything properly. too much cleaning can do more damage.
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rockyrob
Stock Poster
Posts:141
Rockhampton Queensland
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| 08 Feb 2010 9:27 AM |
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My stealer told me from day one just to use morning fresh dishwashing detergent, in warm water, rinse bike, soap all over with soft cloth, ,spray alloys with mag clenaer,rinse off, chamis, quick ride around block to shake out water,meguires gold on tin and meguires metal polish on chrome, end result half to three quarts hour tops and looks show room, just keep the polish off the wrinkle black as it goes white and is hard to remove
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Choco
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Posts:138
Hervey Bay Queensland
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| 08 Feb 2010 11:39 AM |
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G'day I just bought a 2004 XL1200R Sporty it's in good nick but the mags wheels need a good clean I am a bit weary of some of these spray on mag wheels cleaner's I heard some of them have like a acid based compound in them that could affect the rubbers and other parts on our bikes so anyone found one that works without doing any damage to the bike cheers. |
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Fangio
Reflector Man
Forum Legend
Posts:2604
Got the Corona's. Where’s the Party
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| 08 Feb 2010 2:30 PM |
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Use S100, the best bike cleaner on the market,spray on wait a bit then hose using hardest water pressure... a bit pricey...but awesome...i been told what ever you do don't let it dry a world of hurt |
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philthy
Stage 1 Poster
Posts:360
Mackay
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| 12 Feb 2010 6:13 AM |
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I use wd40 on the wrinkle black motor with old toothbrushes,and their free. Scrub the black parts of motor with toothbrush/wd then wash the whole bike with washnwax type stuff,hose off,chamois off water, dun.Go for a ride to dry hard to get at bits. Solvol Autosol on the shiny bits. Use other end of toothbrush with a bit of rag wrapped around to get to tricky areas. When I hose down I do it quickly,similar action to a spraypainter painting a car, and use the spray setting on a basic hose nozzle (Nylex?) and not a direct jet of water. Too harsh and can get into areas that are hard to dry out.
I keep the shiny (not chrome or polished) bits good looking on my '69 flh with a rag that has the slightest trace of kero or oil on it. I dont polish the dresser at all,especially the original paint. It's amazing how the original '69 chrome comes up with soapy water and chamois then dry cloth, no polish. Maybe a bit here and there on the chrome but only if it really needs it. P:S Mr Sheen is excellent on fishing rods!! |
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Big H
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| 25 Jun 2010 5:39 PM |
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Does anyone know how to get the cloudy/white colour off your matt black night train caused from using Mr Sheen???? |
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Big H
2009
FXSTB
PC III
V&H 2 into 1 Pro Pipe |
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steamer
Performance Poster
Posts:1257
Central Coast NSW
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| 25 Jun 2010 5:56 PM |
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| try a tooth brush and water |
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Remember Only The Good Die Young
So I'll Be Here For A While Yet.
2009- -1200 Custom Sportster
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WozzA
Stage 1 Poster
Posts:321
Melbourne
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| 25 Jun 2010 7:35 PM |
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I use a cheap arse STEAM CLEANER to remove all the dried on bugs & grime from the chrome ( NO SCRATCHES) & black engine cases & barrels, heads etc...
( mine cost $30 at GODFREYS the vacume mob... I've been told they have put the price up to $40 )
then wash the bike with a mild car wash... chamois dry... spray a Silicone spray on the black bits & polish the chrome with autosol.. JOB DONE 
( DONT POLISH spoke wheels... it removes the GALVANISATION & they will rust.. ) |
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Burnzi
Performance Poster
Posts:867
Phillip Promontory Wilson Island Inverloch
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| 25 Jun 2010 8:07 PM |
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I blow the excess water off with an electric garden blower/vac. Never tried it on the garden so dont know if its any good for that!! |
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noitartsurf
Motor Head
Posts:1616
Bungaree, Victoria
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| 27 Jun 2010 4:58 PM |
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I have no concerns about using Mr Sheen - shit! I only wash it on its birthday (whether it needs it or not...) so am I ever gonna want to repaint it?? Highly improbable!!
Noit.
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Please disregard this post as a complete and utter fallacy if I ever try to sell this well-cared for piece of fine machinery to your good self...... |
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The Tenth Commandment:
Park not thy Harley in the darkness of thine garage, that it may collect dust for want of being oft ridden.
Ride thy Harley with thy Harley brethren, and rejoice in the spirit of the road and the wind. |
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BURTO
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Posts:334
Far South Coast, NSW
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| 27 Jun 2010 6:19 PM |
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Posted By Burnzi on 25 Jun 2010 8:07 PM
I blow the excess water off with an electric garden blower/vac. Never tried it on the garden so dont know if its any good for that!!
All this talk about cleanin and polishing! With a toothbrush FFS!!!
Thats why I bought the matt black Fatbob! Just wash and blowdry then ride the fucka!
Hey Burnzi, how does the garden blower compare to compressed air?, which takes too fuckin long for me!
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PigironBob
Performance Poster
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Yangebup, Western Australia
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| 27 Jun 2010 7:07 PM |
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Posted By BURTO on 27 Jun 2010 6:19 PM
Posted By Burnzi on 25 Jun 2010 8:07 PM
I blow the excess water off with an electric garden blower/vac. Never tried it on the garden so dont know if its any good for that!!
All this talk about cleanin and polishing! With a toothbrush FFS!!!
Thats why I bought the matt black Fatbob! Just wash and blowdry then ride the fucka!
Hey Burnzi, how does the garden blower compare to compressed air?, which takes too fuckin long for me!
Burto.
Garden blower is a lot quicker you will find, I have used both of them.
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2009 FLHT Denim Black Fitted with: 103 kit, 255 cams, Sony radio and Biketronics kit, Black Linby bar, Black Brake & Clutch leavers, 4 post docking kit, sissy bar, Black Floorboards, etc, etc.
'Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out,
shouting 'Holy shit...what a ride!'
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