what to use for bike washing & polishing?

[biting_point]

I use S100 products.. works wonders.. just using the wheel cleaner as degreaser and it's chain wax..

 

shampoo just use any brand will do..

i dun wax my bike..

i also do not do finishing, did actually bought a S100 detailer spray but misplaced it..

 

here's my chain and rear wheel area after cleaning..

 

 

Had yet to try Muc Off products.. but might be buying them for my MTB..

 

nothing beats the satisfaction of cleaning your own bike..

[Hydher]

I use S100 products.. works wonders.. just using the wheel cleaner as degreaser and it's chain wax..

 

shampoo just use any brand will do..

i dun wax my bike..

i also do not do finishing, did actually bought a S100 detailer spray but misplaced it..

 

here's my chain and rear wheel area after cleaning..

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Had yet to try Muc Off products.. but might be buying them for my MTB..

 

nothing beats the satisfaction of cleaning your own bike..

 

Hello mod, thanks for sharing.

Is that your transport bike? If it is, its impressive and definitely took you quite alot of effort to keep it that way.

Wax works wonders on my metal tank.

[CSV]

okok. i see if i can get 1 started. saturday everyone free right?

 

i can sponsor shampoo, barely even used any. its wash and wax 2 in one. my place got free water supply also. lol.

[CSV]

okok. i see if i can get 1 started. saturday everyone free right?

 

i can sponsor shampoo, barely even used any. its wash and wax 2 in one. my place got free water supply also. lol.

[ikki]

washing the bike's fairings poses no problem to me ..

but what bothers me is the dirt/oil on the rims, esp the rear rim..

u guys hav any easy yet super effective way to clean them?

i've tried armorall foam, wd40 degreaser, shampoo soap, detergent.. n i left them for awhile b4 washing them off..

the thing is i always hav to do it at least twice..

[Hydher]

okok. i see if i can get 1 started. saturday everyone free right?

 

i can sponsor shampoo, barely even used any. its wash and wax 2 in one. my place got free water supply also. lol.

 

Too bad you stay too far away. If not, id find a washing buddy.

 

washing the bike's fairings poses no problem to me ..

but what bothers me is the dirt/oil on the rims, esp the rear rim..

u guys hav any easy yet super effective way to clean them?

i've tried armorall foam, wd40 degreaser, shampoo soap, detergent.. n i left them for awhile b4 washing them off..

the thing is i always hav to do it at least twice..

 

Wipe after rain, Use a chain wax instead.

Use gt85 to clean instead of wd40.

Detergent works wonders.

[CSV]

hmm, we can meet in central location also. see who has the place.

 

come out meet, ride, convoy! i wanna see your steed.

[Hydher]

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If you see me give me a holla!

Hmm can meet up at KFC or macs at kallang. Nice chill out place.

[ezzyoiler]

a mild soap ..is all i use..

 

polish the painted areas if necessay...

 

as for rims...just use tissue --wipe and throw..

 

most cannot follow my method of cleaning the rear rims...wipe and throw..

 

unless you have a chain oiler...u will need harsh solvents/soap to remove the tough crud..

 

if any one is interested o do a bike wash...come to my place...

pails, water...super dish washing liquid..avaialable..bring your own other cleaning stuff..

 

unable to provide foam pads...as have experience pads being abused.

provide clean foam pads..but came back black with grease..

 

if keen...how about this saturday..

place bayshore road...

[Jehuty]

I use rain water

 

Water, Turtlewax, sponge, small sponge, degreaser, car shampoo, microfibre cloth, the buffing sponge thing that comes with turtlewax.

[xavw]

a mild soap ..is all i use..

 

polish the painted areas if necessay...

 

as for rims...just use tissue --wipe and throw..

 

most cannot follow my method of cleaning the rear rims...wipe and throw..

 

unless you have a chain oiler...u will need harsh solvents/soap to remove the tough crud..

 

if any one is interested o do a bike wash...come to my place...

pails, water...super dish washing liquid..avaialable..bring your own other cleaning stuff..

 

unable to provide foam pads...as have experience pads being abused.

provide clean foam pads..but came back black with grease..

 

if keen...how about this saturday..

place bayshore road...

 

what time are u thinking?

[plasticprison]

I use rain water

 

Water, Turtlewax, sponge, small sponge, degreaser, car shampoo, microfibre cloth, the buffing sponge thing that comes with turtlewax.

 

wah. serious ah. you actually collect rainwater when it rains?

[ezzyoiler]

what time are u thinking?

5 to 6pm...

[xavw]

5 to 6pm...

 

bleh, got something on. gonna have to pass. happy bike washing.

 

i just use some cheapo carwash liquid bought from those ABC bargain stores for $2, and forgot what brand carnuba wax for bike. bought from Giant for abt $10. works fine for me. i think armourall is overpriced.

 

i riding a first hand bike. got to say regular washing and waxing helps keep the bike in tip-top condition. esp for the paint finish and external bits. once i parked beside another bike of same model, similar milage, and number place. the fella's bike looks really old and dull. mine still look new and shiny. a world of difference.

[ezzyoiler]

anyone...bike wash...call me..

[kinwei]

Heres what I use,

 

1) Bike shampoo - No preference. Anything that is cheap off the shelves.

2) Wax - I prefer 3M liquid wax or Maxima Spray and Shine. I also use Pledge too.

3) Chain cleaner/lube - I use kerosene to clean the chain and currently using Dupont Teflon spray to lube

4) Rim cleaner - Just use the spray and shine

5) Matt Black surface - I use Maxima SC1. Very highly recommendable

6) Cleaning tools - I use hand to wash the bike especially on the painted surface to avoid scratching the surface. Of course for those area like rims and engine compartment, I use cloth or sponge. I also use those bottle which can built up compress air inside to spray the water. This way, I only use 1/4 pail of water to wash my bike.

[CSV]

where to get kerosene ah. i tried finding cnanot find leh.

 

for now, i use newspaper wipe the chain then spray new lube on.

[plasticprison]

Heres what I use,

 

1) Bike shampoo - No preference. Anything that is cheap off the shelves.

2) Wax - I prefer 3M liquid wax or Maxima Spray and Shine. I also use Pledge too.

3) Chain cleaner/lube - I use kerosene to clean the chain and currently using Dupont Teflon spray to lube

4) Rim cleaner - Just use the spray and shine

5) Matt Black surface - I use Maxima SC1. Very highly recommendable

6) Cleaning tools - I use hand to wash the bike especially on the painted surface to avoid scratching the surface. Of course for those area like rims and engine compartment, I use cloth or sponge. I also use those bottle which can built up compress air inside to spray the water. This way, I only use 1/4 pail of water to wash my bike.

 

What kind of bottle may I ask? The only thing that comes to mind when I read it was super soaker water gun.

[kinwei]

What kind of bottle may I ask? The only thing that comes to mind when I read it was super soaker water gun.

 

It called pressure sprayer. Same concept as Super Soaker gun bah.

 

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[Jehuty]

wah. serious ah. you actually collect rainwater when it rains?

 

No la, before I tend to leave bike parking in open without cover, use rain to clean the bike.

[Hydher]

where to get kerosene ah. i tried finding cnanot find leh.

 

for now, i use newspaper wipe the chain then spray new lube on.

 

Why not use diesel? Buy the metal can from the petrol station then pump diesel.

Btw, use thin oil after using diesel or your chain will rust.

 

 

 

It called pressure sprayer. Same concept as Super Soaker gun bah.

 

http://www.prochemsupply.com/media/00/a20791912fb35de1666a1f_m.jpg

 

Good idea on this.

Anyway, Does pledge really work? i feel its rather "oily"

[CSV]

thin oil as in what thin oil?

 

use diesel and brush to clean, then spray on my lube can anot ah. its the bel ray white sperm lube. thick thick kind.

[Hydher]

thin oil as in what thin oil?

 

use diesel and brush to clean, then spray on my lube can anot ah. its the bel ray white sperm lube. thick thick kind.

 

i tried with maxima chain wax and it rusted

Eo, gear oil. Just based on my experience.

 

Any fans of pledge lemon here?

Im going to try it. hahaha

[kinwei]

I got my kerosene from my dad office. He has one big tin on unused kerosene. Don't know where he got it. Diesel is fine too. Actually if you ride your bike often, your chain won't rust so easily unless it is always exposed to rain etc. I never "oil" the chain after washing with kerosene at all. Just spray with the usual chain wax after that will do. And I only spray a little bit only and on the inner side of the chain. No rust even after 1 week of non-riding but my bike is always under sheltered nor ride in the rain (if possible).

 

Pledge is GOOD stuff! Everyone should try it. I don't find it oily, just slippery but not those oily kind of slippery. And easy to apply also. After that my bike smell of lemon. NICE!

[CSV]

cool stuff. i shall try it! thanks guys.

 

updates on bike wash.

 

not sure where else provide free water leh. if can find some place that does and in central location, we can meet and wash our bikes and wash each other also.