I have found that baby wipes are supreme at getting the bugs off the front. Got some muc-off speed wax the other day which seems to give it a good finish! I have found tho that I'm getting loads of small scratches in the paint (maybe from my microfibre)... Any tips to get rid of these?
I have just started using baby wipes, great for bugs and for cleaning the wheels, also great on the leathers for removing fly's etc. I have found it strips off wax though so after using them I always reapply the autoglym. The polish removes swirls as Geoff says but there is top coat polish to protect the paint.. cant remember what they call it though.. This stuff realy protects the paint from chips though ive been impressed!
Yea I must say I was well impressed when my mate showed me how good baby wipes are on the bugs + grease! Very handy for the visor too! I've got the 'Split Second Detailer Wax' Seems to work well and give a good finish! I think its just a cloth I've used that has caused the small swirls and as its black it shows! I'll give the 'Super Resin' polish a shot as I have some of that in the garage!
Cleaning lights, visor, screen, Etc 70o/o Alcohol wipes are the thing. The small ones for specks are no good, get the large hard surface wipes used in care homes, hospitals. The ones I use are Sani-Cloth 70 o/o, but others are available on ebay sometimes you can get them out of date cheap. I also use the Alcohol spray with a cloth, it's also called rubbing alcohol. Cleans to the squeak! Mike.
Wash - Zymol Clear Autobathe and using a mitten glove. Rinse - Fresh Water Dry - With a damp clean microfibre cloth Polish - Autoglym Resin Polish - Using a damp Autoglym Polish Pad Wax - Autoglym High Definition -Using a damp Autoglym Polish Pad Buff Off - Quality yellow duster Some get mixed up between Polishing & Waxing. Polish is slightly abrasive and will take out any polishing swirls in the paintwork and leave the paintwork nice and shiny. Wax seals the paintwork (After it's been polished) and helps stop road residue adhering to the surfaces, assists in preventing paintwork fade from sunlight etc. And yes, I admit to being a bit anal when it comes to cleaning. I clean the places others don't see. BINGO Any excuse to post.......................... LOL.
my first tip ia ro s3each for the many thread on here about cleaning. loads of info to be found. second baby wipes are also great for cleaning leathers. been using them for years
Cleaning leathers with baby wipes is def the best,after 5 years mine look great with no signs of cracking or drying out. Not so sure about using them to get rid of bugs on the bike,its the rubbing action that puts the light scratches into the paint. Better to try and soak the bugs,quick spray of muc off and they usually come off with the hose.
Exactly Right Ross, use something that will soak the bugs before you wipe them off. As well as the bugs on your paint, there will also be minute particles of dust, which are normally made up of grit............ this is what causes the light scratches on your paintwork.
If the bugs are on the front nose you could just soak a hand towel in soapy water and lay it over the nose covering the bugs and give it a few minutes to soak into the bugs and then just go over the nose with your wash mitt and the bugs should just vanish. I wouldn't use the likes of baby wipes on the paintwork for similar reasons that people sway everyone away from washing with yellow sponges, any dirt and dust particles will get dragged across the paint where as the likes of wash mitts and microfibres allow the dirt to be trapped in the fibres and moved away from the surface of the paintwork. I don't tend to use any specific things to remove the bodies of the local wildlife population when washin my own bike, I just was the bike down with water first and either snow foam or just spray muc off onto the worst areas of the bike before going and filling up the buckets and by the time I am actually ready to wash the bike the muc off/snow faom pre soak has had time to work on the bugs and muck so it just comes away with a gentle rub of the wash mitt.
Well, I did say I was a bit anal when it comes to cleaning, I've often thought about starting my own high level valeting business, but it's always been a bit too much of a gamble when you have a mortgage and a lifestyle to maintain. Here's some pics of my concourse winning TVR Tuscan.
And now something else........... I owned this Cosworth for 14yrs, and collected numerous concourse trophys with her. Now I'm just showing off............. And my M5
Soapy water to clean and then wax and buff off ........... Yes I know you would think that it would dull of quickly because of the heat, but it doesn't. Tip Of The Day : Polish Cleans, Wax Shines.
Some nice motors there Jim. Had some Concourse success with my old pride and joy. E30 M3 Evo 2 # 119/501. Fortunately it only had about 15000 miles on the clock so came to me already in a great condition. BMW E30 M3 Evo2 by (MrB), on Flickr BMW E30 M3 Evo2 by (MrB), on Flickr BMW E30 M3 Evo2 by (MrB), on Flickr S14 Evo by (MrB), on Flickr Mint interior by (MrB), on Flickr
Oh YES MrB....................... That is truly gorgeous, I'd love to get my hands on one of those without having to sell my soul. So rare to see them on the roads nowadays. Only place to see them now is at or on the way to a car show. Nice to see a period "Blaupunkt" radio in situ. A car only true enthusiasts appreciate "and keep original". I'm sure the Mod's will be bollocking us soon, as it's a bike forum, not cars.......... LOL.
Good spot re the the stereo yep original down to the oe spec tyres and the missing side repeaters, only addition was the strut brace the 1st owner Victor Wolff a 1950's F1 driver had it fitted from new, I purchased the car in Bonn, Germany where he kept it in a heated garage.
Good history with it as well then. That always adds interest when you make the mistake of selling it....... LOL. My Cosworth is now in Ireland with a collector, as is the Renault V6 MkII Clio (Mid Engined). Something about Ireland and their love of classics.
