05-04-2021, 11:39 AM
(05-04-2021, 11:03 AM)Stichill_imp Wrote:(05-04-2021, 10:57 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: It's a curious thing that, in a general sense, black cars show the dirt much more than their white counterparts. I've not had black rims, so I don't know, although accumulated road grime and flung chain oil give the rear wheel of my CB an interesting patina. A bit like the Ferret's I suspect.
I'll have a rattle can of your "Road Dirt" when it becomes available, Stichill. I'll apply it carelessly then store it in the shed next to the Hubris Omnigrade motorcycle oil.
Very true, Cormanus. Actual road dirt (depending on what kind of soil is in your area) tends to be medium-light gray. I have a Mazda hatchback in that color, and the only difference between clean and dirty is whether or not it is shiny.
(05-04-2021, 10:57 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: It's a curious thing that, in a general sense, black cars show the dirt much more than their white counterparts. I've not had black rims, so I don't know, although accumulated road grime and flung chain oil give the rear wheel of my CB an interesting patina. A bit like the Ferret's I suspect.
I'll have a rattle can of your "Road Dirt" when it becomes available, Stichill. I'll apply it carelessly then store it in the shed next to the Hubris Omnigrade motorcycle oil.
I can't remember if it was on this forum, but I've been involved in discussions regarding the concept of a "beater" bike. A bike that is mechanically sound, but gets no love cosmetically. (ferret?)
Very true, Cormanus. Actual road dirt (depending on what kind of soil is in your area) tends to be medium-light gray. I have a Mazda hatchback in that color, and the only difference between clean and dirty is whether or not it is shiny.
(05-04-2021, 10:57 AM)Cormanus_imp Wrote: It's a curious thing that, in a general sense, black cars show the dirt much more than their white counterparts. I've not had black rims, so I don't know, although accumulated road grime and flung chain oil give the rear wheel of my CB an interesting patina. A bit like the Ferret's I suspect.
I'll have a rattle can of your "Road Dirt" when it becomes available, Stichill. I'll apply it carelessly then store it in the shed next to the Hubris Omnigrade motorcycle oil.
I can't remember if it was on this forum, but I've been involved in discussions regarding the concept of a "beater" bike. A bike that is mechanically sound, but gets no love cosmetically. (ferret?
) My beater "bike" is a PCX150 scooter. It purposely sits outside uncovered so that it is convenient to jump on, almost never washed (seldom rains here) Still looks good, not crashed. Has 42k miles on it, still runs strong. I've carried a lawnmower and an E2000i Honda generator on it, but not at the same time.