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fraser01
21-10-04, 09:53 AM
Just a quick one really,

What do you use to polish your SV.....

Clear polish or colour polish...

so,

Whats best and where did you get it?

Regards

Fraser :D
jonboy
21-10-04, 10:07 AM
I've used everything (trust me on this :lol: ). The best polish by far (as regards quality of shine) is simple household Pledge. Surely not? Perfectly true I assure you. Makes a black bike look extra black. Longterm protection? No not really but if you polish on a regular basis more than good enough.

It's also the easiest polish to apply as well. It's also the cheapest. ;)


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Jabba
21-10-04, 10:17 AM
What do you use to polish your SV.....

Nothing - I don't have an SV :lol:

However, I use Autoglym resin polish on my Hornet's paintwork about once per month and, as jonboy says, Pledge for the "brightwork".

Autosol for the downpipes which, on my bike, are stainless steel. Not sure if they are on the SV, though?
Grinch
21-10-04, 10:22 AM
I use Autoglym resin polish on mine 2... found that i only have to do it once or twice a year. Then just give a good clean now and again comes up just lovely.
Viney
21-10-04, 10:23 AM
As you have asked

If it hasnt been done in a while, then i start with 3M Cut. This is like T-Cut but 1000 times better and easie to apply.

Then normaly, Wash with high quaility car soap/wax , then a coating of 3M Glaze compound, then finish off with a hi polish wax.

Shinner than a shiney thing.

Oh, my dad is a professional valeter! If i want an easy clean, then its Mer :D
zx6man
21-10-04, 10:25 AM
Mr Sheen, as its also the best think for cleaning off chain lube of the wheels...works best on green coloured bikes :D
Cloggsy
21-10-04, 11:10 AM
Autosol for the downpipes which, on my bike, are stainless steel. Not sure if they are on the SV, though?

What :?: Are you braggin' :?: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Just coz ours is stainless tin-pot, threepenny bit monkey metal :roll: :wink:
Jabba
21-10-04, 11:19 AM
What :?: Are you braggin' :?: :lol: :lol: :lol:

Nope - that was actually a serious bit :?

Just coz ours is stainless tin-pot, threepenny bit monkey metal :roll: :wink:

Hmmm........at least they provide the co-ordinated look for those copper SVs that were on sale until recently :wink:


:lol:
fraser01
21-10-04, 01:42 PM
So Autoglym resin polish and 3M cut....

...are they all clear???


...and where did you buy them?

Thanks Peeps
:wink:
Jabba
21-10-04, 01:49 PM
So Autoglym resin polish and 3M cut....

...are they all clear???

The Autoglym is clear.

They do two versions - I use the less expensive one but it's still pretty pricey :shock:

...and where did you buy them?

Halfords
fraser01
21-10-04, 01:56 PM
Does it remove the minor scratches???
Jabba
21-10-04, 02:01 PM
Does it remove the minor scratches???

Nope - it's just a polish. No "cutting" properties whatsoever.

You can reduce the number of minor scratches with an angle-grinder :thumbsup: :wink:
fraser01
21-10-04, 02:04 PM
:shock:
splke
21-10-04, 02:08 PM
As you have asked

If it hasnt been done in a while, then i start with 3M Cut. This is like T-Cut but 1000 times better and easie to apply.

Then normaly, Wash with high quaility car soap/wax , then a coating of 3M Glaze compound, then finish off with a hi polish wax.

Shinner than a shiney thing.

Oh, my dad is a professional valeter! If i want an easy clean, then its Mer :D

mer fer me :P
Jabba
21-10-04, 02:08 PM
:shock:

Erm................just so that no-one actually does this..................

:lol:
Moo
21-10-04, 06:05 PM
I use autoglym on paint work mostly.
If I want to get it buffed up furniture polish.
Back to black on the dash and mirrors keeping well away rom seat and bars.
Autosol and never dull on metal work.
Add to this lots of elbow grease.
northwind
23-10-04, 11:45 PM
I powerwash mine whenever it gets really dirty.

Well, really I use Car Plan polish, which is rubbish... Nasty white deposits in the cracks (ooer), although it does give a nice thick coat and protects pretty well from scratches. Once I'm done with that (massive) bottle I'll try either autoglym or mer, anyone tried both and can give me a comparison? (I'll be turning over a new cleaning leaf after the respray)
Stig
24-10-04, 06:47 AM
bit of snotty rag and spit does the trick for me :wink: :wink:
Dicky Ticker
24-10-04, 08:34 AM
Petroleum jelly on the forks[very light smear] Autoglym on the paint work
Autoglym bumper care on the black plastics and regular spraying of the rest with WD40 OR SUCH [let dry and then wipe with clean rag ]

Maybe not the shiniest but it keeps the corrossion at bay till you want to sell or exchange
fraser01
24-10-04, 07:49 PM
I think i am going to have to invest in some of those clear patches to put on the side of the tank, as i have noticed some very light abrasions where my legs have been rubbing... :oops: will try the autoglym when i get some good weather...and i decide not to ride (unlikley)... :lol: