StormingHonda wrote:
Still I would just let all the crap build up then wash it in march, and I mean a full on clean up, just wipe number plate, brake and front light and clean chain and your done.
That's what's known in the detailing trade as the ''Half Tony Mons ''
For the full ''Tony'' just leave out the wipe number plate, brake and front light and clean chain.
Oi! I resemble that remark...
I occasionally clean the headlamp glass when I brush my shoulder past it to get the disc lock off.
It's not falling off, it's an upgrade opportunity.
Hey Chric, just wondered if you can recommend some kind of cutting compound or something effective. I have some cracks/hazing on the paint on my petrol tank, I've tried some stuff (the name escapes my memory) with a mechanical mop but hasn't touched it!
I thought it would be nice to tart the bodywork up a bit. Just out of boredom!
Jamoi wrote:Hey Chric, just wondered if you can recommend some kind of cutting compound or something effective. I have some cracks/hazing on the paint on my petrol tank, I've tried some stuff (the name escapes my memory) with a mechanical mop but hasn't touched it!
I thought it would be nice to tart the bodywork up a bit. Just out of boredom!
Box of Swan Vesta's...
Making up since 2007, sometimes it's true...Honest...
Jamoi wrote:Hey Chric, just wondered if you can recommend some kind of cutting compound or something effective. I have some cracks/hazing on the paint on my petrol tank, I've tried some stuff (the name escapes my memory) with a mechanical mop but hasn't touched it!
I thought it would be nice to tart the bodywork up a bit. Just out of boredom!
Jamoi wrote:Hey Chric, just wondered if you can recommend some kind of cutting compound or something effective. I have some cracks/hazing on the paint on my petrol tank, I've tried some stuff (the name escapes my memory) with a mechanical mop but hasn't touched it!
I thought it would be nice to tart the bodywork up a bit. Just out of boredom!
Inspired by this thread, I just bought a Meguiar’s Paint Restoration kit today. I have some rubbing marks on the clear coat of my petrol tank. At first I was going to buy only the Ultimate Compound, but there wasn't any in my local Meguiar's dealer. I've heard good things about it's effectiveness.
'99 Firestorm a.k.a.VETURI
Pearl Lively Orange "Self-Rogered" forks with Racetech linear springs, Yoshimura RS3 SS, DJ Kit, Krieger CCT, SHINDENGEN FH020AA R/R, MRA Racing windcreen, Tapered steering head bearings, gl_s_r brass nuts
Depending on the depth of the depth of the cracks you wont get a polish AKA cutting compound to fix that. Perfect for hazing and swirls and getting a mirror shine though. The Menzerna range is very good. http://www.menzerna.com/en/products/pol ... nts/?num=1
I've always fancied trying the 3M system. Sample pots can be got with more than enough for a bike. But don't forget the right pads for the polish.
Good find those videos! He really goes into detail in a practical and down to earth way.
If you watch the washing videos, the leaf blower drying technique makes me wan't to buy a leaf blower
'99 Firestorm a.k.a.VETURI
Pearl Lively Orange "Self-Rogered" forks with Racetech linear springs, Yoshimura RS3 SS, DJ Kit, Krieger CCT, SHINDENGEN FH020AA R/R, MRA Racing windcreen, Tapered steering head bearings, gl_s_r brass nuts
My bike's chain when I got it was covered in real thick cruddy grime. It's as though the berk who abused it previously just put coat after coat of cheap chain lube on it.
It looked almost beyond the butt of saving it but I bought some Castol chain cleaner:
And fook me, it's amazing. I've used it to degrease the swing-arm too, very effective and my chain came up almost like new (I now know it's a DID because I can read it stamped on the links). Definitely getting some more of this - knocks Gunk/WD40 into a cocked hat.
I'm so unlucky that if there is such a thing as re-incarnation I'll come back as me!
the leaf blower drying technique makes me wan't to buy a leaf blower
He's quite character. I love his vids.
My bike's chain when I got it was covered in real thick cruddy grime. It's as though the berk who abused it previously just put coat after coat of cheap chain lube on it.
lloydie used some Castrol lube recently and was very impressed with it as well. So that's the second good feedback on that product.
Now that made me chuckle 
sorry Jamie
