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anna · 13-02-08, 08:52 AM

.. some come on then all you cleanaholics.. what cleaning products do you use on which parts of your bike..

the good old WD40 for you all round clean but what others do you use to get your bike back to being sparkly?

13-02-08, 08:54 AM

I hope Kwak doesn't see this, there isn't enough bandwidth in the internet.

Drew Carey · 13-02-08, 08:58 AM

I use standard car wash stuff to get rid of the worst. I then take everything apart and use parafin and WD40. Finally, to polish all the panels back up a good douse of pledge.

I had comments last weekend about how sparkly it was.

13-02-08, 09:10 AM

I use GT85 as it smells nicer

For the bodywork, wash with car shampoo. To polish, I then use Meguiars 3 step system as it provides a decent lasting shine.

13-02-08, 09:13 AM

I got this stuff called Muc Off.. comes in a spray. That coupled with some nice H20 and the bike comes up a treat. Granted its only a couple of months old..

Luckypants · 13-02-08, 09:17 AM

AutoGlym shampoo (has a corrosion inhibitor) to wash the bike.
Gunk Degreaser sprayed on old toothbrush to clean all the oil splash away. Autoglym Wheel cleaner for wheels and brake callipers(use another old toothbrush).
Autoglym polish.
Autosol on the shiny bits.
Mr. Sheen on the screen.

I also use Autoglym Motorbike cleaner in summer because it gets fly splat off easily without scrubbing. Spray on and leave 5 minutes, then wash as normal.

You might have noticed I like Autoglym...............

STRAMASHER · 13-02-08, 09:45 AM

+1

Autoglym junkie.

Top stuff.

Sid Squid · 13-02-08, 10:02 AM

Tesco own brand furniture polish = cheap.

jambo · 13-02-08, 10:03 AM

I'm not entirely sure I understand the question...

I think I used parafin, Autoglym motorcycle cleaner, and cheap car shampoo last April...

SoulKiss · 13-02-08, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jambo

I'm not entirely sure I understand the question...

I think I used Rain, hail and gusty winds and the front bumper of a Fiesta

Fixed for ya

13-02-08, 08:52 AM	#1
anna Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Tower Hamlets but with Shutters on the windows Posts: 1,522	cleaning products .. some come on then all you cleanaholics.. what cleaning products do you use on which parts of your bike.. the good old WD40 for you all round clean but what others do you use to get your bike back to being sparkly?

13-02-08, 08:54 AM	#2
Lozzo Guest Posts: n/a	Re: cleaning products I hope Kwak doesn't see this, there isn't enough bandwidth in the internet.

13-02-08, 08:58 AM	#3
Drew Carey Not Fizzwheel Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Brum Posts: 1,780	Re: cleaning products I use standard car wash stuff to get rid of the worst. I then take everything apart and use parafin and WD40. Finally, to polish all the panels back up a good douse of pledge. I had comments last weekend about how sparkly it was. __________________ My Bike Now Doesn't Have a Motor....Just Pedals!!!! Hovis RIP Buddy - 13/08/1975 - 03/10/2009 "Feckinnnn Unluckkeeeeeeee"

13-02-08, 09:10 AM	#4
rob13 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: cleaning products I use GT85 as it smells nicer For the bodywork, wash with car shampoo. To polish, I then use Meguiars 3 step system as it provides a decent lasting shine.

13-02-08, 09:13 AM	#5
Welsh_Wizard Guest Posts: n/a	Re: cleaning products I got this stuff called Muc Off.. comes in a spray. That coupled with some nice H20 and the bike comes up a treat. Granted its only a couple of months old..

13-02-08, 09:17 AM	#6
Luckypants Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Nr Ruthin Posts: 7,073	Re: cleaning products AutoGlym shampoo (has a corrosion inhibitor) to wash the bike. Gunk Degreaser sprayed on old toothbrush to clean all the oil splash away. Autoglym Wheel cleaner for wheels and brake callipers(use another old toothbrush). Autoglym polish. Autosol on the shiny bits. Mr. Sheen on the screen. I also use Autoglym Motorbike cleaner in summer because it gets fly splat off easily without scrubbing. Spray on and leave 5 minutes, then wash as normal. You might have noticed I like Autoglym............... __________________ "Your Viffer sounds like it is raising hell! Spot on." - Witchery 17/4/08 Snow Plough Appreciation Society - Member #3

13-02-08, 09:45 AM	#7
STRAMASHER Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sunny Glasgow Posts: 1,715	Re: cleaning products +1 Autoglym junkie. Top stuff.

13-02-08, 10:02 AM	#8
Sid Squid No, I don't lend tools. Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Skunk Works, Nth London Posts: 8,680	Re: cleaning products Tesco own brand furniture polish = cheap. __________________ If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst"

13-02-08, 10:03 AM	#9
jambo Member Mega Poster Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Croydonia Posts: 5,376	Re: cleaning products I'm not entirely sure I understand the question... I think I used parafin, Autoglym motorcycle cleaner, and cheap car shampoo last April... __________________ Modern motorcycles are bloody brilliant, enjoy it while we can

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