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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 ![]() |
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I've used everything (trust me on this
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![]() 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? |
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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.
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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 ![]() |
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Mr Sheen, as its also the best think for cleaning off chain lube of the wheels...works best on green coloured bikes
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![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Just coz ours is stainless tin-pot, threepenny bit monkey metal ![]() ![]() |
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So Autoglym resin polish and 3M cut....
...are they all clear??? ...and where did you buy them? Thanks Peeps ![]() |
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They do two versions - I use the less expensive one but it's still pretty pricey ![]() Quote:
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