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CB1100 get's a Spa Day - Frulk_imp - 03-06-2016
Raining and cold/windy outside. decided I'd make use of the time by cleaning the bike from head to toe in anticipation of the impending riding season.
Wiped the entire bike down with baby wipes...cheap/non caustic and gets all the surface dirt off the bike without going through clean towels or more expensive Armor All cleaning wipes. For the tougher stuff I sprayed Armor All cleaner on the baby wipes and worked those areas over. Saves a ton of money.
Then applied a light coat of 'medium' rubbing compound with light pressure to the tank to get the surface swirls out. While that was drying I used some Mercury (as in boat) Cowl Finishing Compound product number (92-859026K) on the Dart Fly Screen. This stuff works wonders on the black Mercury plastic motor cowls (takes out the swirls and minor scratches).
While all that was drying I started on the wheels doing the surface cleaning again with the baby wipes and applying the chrome polish to the exhaust and fenders/mirrors/blinkers using the wipes.
Now thinking about running to the local auto parts store and picking up some stronger cleaner for the headers. They have flecks of rust I'd like to at least work over a little if not totally remove.
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RE: CB1100 get's a Spa Day - the Ferret - 03-06-2016
wow can I send mine over?
CB1100 get's a Spa Day - Elipten_imp - 03-06-2016
I don't even come close to that level of care for myself.
2014 CB1100 DLX
2013 CB1100 Std
1990 BMW K75 RT
CB1100 get's a Spa Day - dsan1964_imp - 03-06-2016
Nice job... I had it on my agenda for this weekend.. But went to my folks for the rest of my birthday week celebration. Nice looking garage! Thanks for the tips
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RE: CB1100 get's a Spa Day - uscgmac_imp - 03-06-2016
Baby wipes? Why not just hose it down and wash. Maybe too cold for the hose yet? I know some people are against spraying the bike with water but Ive been doing it for years with a good soap with carnuba wax in it and blowing all the water off with a blower then hand waxing.
RE: CB1100 get's a Spa Day - Frulk_imp - 03-06-2016
"Raining and cold/windy outside....."
RE: CB1100 get's a Spa Day - Matt F._imp - 03-06-2016
Can you please tell your bike to keep this between you, it and the garage door. I don't want my CB thinking this is normal treatment...
RE: CB1100 get's a Spa Day - uscgmac_imp - 03-06-2016
Ahh, got it. Lol.
RE: CB1100 get's a Spa Day - 4 Paws_imp - 03-07-2016
Sun came out down here.
RE: CB1100 get's a Spa Day - Steverino_imp - 03-07-2016
I use an air nozzle too after washing my bikes. Fairly low pressure. Its pretty impressive how much water goes flying out of the crooks and crannies. Then I stick my air mover on an upside down five gallon bucket about five feet away and set it on low for about 20 minutes. I am trying to avoid scratches.
(03-06-2016, 02:15 PM)uscgmac_imp Wrote: Baby wipes? Why not just hose it down and wash. Maybe too cold for the hose yet? I know some people are against spraying the bike with water but Ive been doing it for years with a good soap with carnuba wax in it and blowing all the water off with a blower then hand waxing.