03-06-2016, 05:07 AM
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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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.
