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When you get it, thoroughly clean and dry it. For paintwork, give it several layers of a good auto wax (e.g. Collinite 476s) which will protect that nicely. Then cover up tyres/brakes/control points (handlebars, levers, pegs etc.), take off the seat and douse the bike in ACF50 (including the underside!). Let it "soak in" for a good 20 minutes before going over with a soft cloth to wipe off the excess.
From that point onwards, the key is keeping it clean, topping up the ACF50 reasonably regularly and cleaning/waxing the paintwork from time to time.
No matter what you do though, every bike will eventually show signs of age, treatments like the above will slow this down, as will riding it only in dry weather, avoiding salt, garaging it etc. etc. - it's all a balance. ____________________ TG. |
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Several coats of Colinite 476s.
Really? I'd go two thin coats maximum. But would probably use something softer for ease of application.
476s can leave some chalky deposits behind, especially if you are slapping the stuff on.
Personally I use vinyl and rubber trim gel for the engine parts, frame and black plastics, quick detailer for the rest.
Chain fling and wheels cleaned of grease using these builders handy wipes which cleans off greasy deposits and are
of course disposable. Safe enough for your hands so won't hurt paints or plastics.
KTM anecdote - Fowlers van driver came to collect my bike as I had holed the rad. In conversation he mentioned it
made a change to not be collecting KTMs. There were 3 already on the van going back for warranty work. ____________________ Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
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Yes, you can wax plastic.
To be fair, I don't ride it in the wet or wash the bike in the traditional sense. It gets wiped down more than washed.
The orangey wipes are excellent for removing oil fling from the back wheel and surrounding areas. Most of my cleaning
is carried out indoors as I use waterless methods, If I needed an all weather commuter then I'd probably ACF50
it after a clean as well, just to seal it in or more likely I'd just use my plastic bodied scoot if I really HAD to ride somewhere
when the weathers bad. ____________________ Currently enjoying products from Ford, Mazda and Yamaha
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As said before, wax can be used any painted material - it's the paint it protects
I used to use Klasse all in one acrylic sealant under Collinite too for extra protection. In fact, my ritual for my cars (and I have done this to one of my bikes, but it's a naked and the only painted bit is the fuel tank);
1) Rinse thoroughly
2) wash with Megs Gold Class, two bucket method and wool mitt
3) rinse thoroughly
4) clay bar with Megs quick detailer
5) wash and rinse again
6) Klasse All-in-one then buff
7) 2-3 coats Collinite
That finish will lift the paintwork to lovely depth of colour and will protect it for ages too. It's hard work but detailing stuff smells nice and it's quite satisfying to get a great result at the end of it. ____________________ TG. |
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Old Thread Alert!
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