Cleaning

[dungbug]

Not exactly a techy question, the paintwork on my front fairing is a little bit dull. Could I use T-Cut or something similar to polish it up? I've only used T-Cut on painted metal before, not painted plastic so I'm not sure if it'll react differently........If it will, what product could I use? Bike is a '98 Thundercat (in need of a clean).

Cheers.
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Suzuki GN125 (Sold) ~ Current bike: Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat

[Vincent]

T-cut might be a bit harsh, try this:-

www.meguiars.co.uk/product/277/Liquid-Wax-Wet-Look/
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[dungbug]

[dungbug]

Can anyone recommend a 'tried & tested' wheel cleaner? My bike has a lot of brake dust that seems to be baked onto the rims which I'd like to clean off, thanks in advance.
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CBT: Pass 25/06/2011 Theory Test: Pass12/06/2012 Mod 1: Fail 08/07/2012
Mod 1 Retest: Pass 15/0702012 Mod 2: Pass 03/08/2012
Suzuki GN125 (Sold) ~ Current bike: Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat

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In my experience there's no such thing as a magic cleaner. No matter if the manufacturer claims "Spray on, leave 5 mins, then rinse off" and it will be sparkly clean, they never work.

I like to use WD40 and a rag/sponge/brush. It seems to do a good a job as any special cleaner I've used in the past.

[Vincent]

[dungbug]

Cheers gents, I'll try some WD and a scrubbing brush as I've got plenty of WD sitting about. If that doesn't work I'll get some bog standard wheel cleaner. Cheers.
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CBT: Pass 25/06/2011 Theory Test: Pass12/06/2012 Mod 1: Fail 08/07/2012
Mod 1 Retest: Pass 15/0702012 Mod 2: Pass 03/08/2012
Suzuki GN125 (Sold) ~ Current bike: Yamaha YZF 600R Thundercat

[Vincent]

I wouldn't use WD40 personaly, it's a water displacer so can be awkward to wash off afterwards and it's probably bad for your tyres, (petroleum based). I think a lot of people use it just because it's the only thing they can find in their mums cupboard. You may as well use Cif In fact, Cillit Bang is quite good.
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[Paullec]

General degreaser works well. Once clean try some polish and wax, then it will be so much easier to keep clean.

[dungbug]

[harscot]

For your paint work, Tcut colour fast, it's got a wax formula and will bring paintwork up to show room condition, for your wheels Tcut original, it will also bring them up gleaming, ( bit of elbow work, but better than a scrub brush ) Both worked well for me, good luck
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