iliveforcurves
Member
Posts: 269
Proud owner of a 2003 Valkyrie Standard
Buchanan Dam, TX
|
 |
« on: March 22, 2011, 12:36:09 PM » |
|
How does eveybody here dust their bikes? I'm concerned about causing visible scratches in the black paint. My GF says use a microfiber cloth, easy for her to say, her bike is white.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Live to ride, ride to...uh, what was the question again?
2003 Valkyrie Standard
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 500
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250
1978 Yamaha SR500 (not running)
|
|
|
|
thunderbass53
|
|
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2011, 01:36:46 PM » |
|
My bike isn't black, but a couple of ideas that may help...
Wally World has a microfiber polishing towel that's about $9.00, dual sided with 1 side for polishing/buffing. I got one and it's the softest thing I've found for the paint.
I've also used a Swiffer for light dusting...
Finally, get some Meguire's #26 Hi-Tech yellow wax...it's pure carnuba wax, and doesn't dry white like most waxes, so it covers swirl marks really well, even on black paint.
Hope that helps!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Michael 1997 Valkyrie Standard  |
|
|
|
Spirited-6
|
|
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2011, 01:41:24 PM » |
|
How does eveybody here dust their bikes? I'm concerned about causing visible scratches in the black paint. My GF says use a microfiber cloth, easy for her to say, her bike is white.
Thats a very good ???? I, will NEVER wipe Black paint dry. I had a Black 1100 Spirit that I sold some time back and it had no scratches at all. Always washed, never wiped. Same with my Black cars/ trucks.  Dust is like "FINE" sandpaper. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Spirited-6
|
|
|
doubletee
Member
Posts: 1165
VRCC # 22269
Fort Wayne, IN
|
|
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2011, 01:49:36 PM » |
|
I use Griot's Garage Speed Shine with a very soft cloth. (microfiber would probably work. I've just never used them.) As others pointed out, never try to remove dry dust from black paint.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
fudgie
Member
Posts: 10613
Better to be judged by 12, then carried by 6.
Huntington Indiana
|
|
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2011, 02:19:48 PM » |
|
Reason the black ones gather dust is cause they are slower then 2 tones.  You got a bike cover? Mine gets dust but usually goes away when I ride or I just wash it. Never really gets dusty except at rallies. It usually gets washed after them anyway. Plus its a good way for your gf to wash it in her bikini!  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 Now you're in the world of the wolves... And we welcome all you sheep... VRCC-#7196 VRCCDS-#0175 DTR PGR |
|
|
|
BradValk48237
|
|
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2011, 02:21:00 PM » |
|
I use a California duster for a quick dust off. You can get them at Wally World or most any Auto supply fairly cheap and they don't scratch...... Also use Quick/Spray wax( the clear style,most any brand) in between real cleanings.... I actually keep a small sprayer of it in the bike for the windshield ( use it to clean the windshield and it avoids scratches you might get from just water), and touch ups on the road... Can't stand not having a shiny bike where ever I am..... Use microfiber rags/towels I get from the restaurant supply store by me- they are $5 a doz, but the are tough, really soft, and absorb water and other things great. They are great for waxing because they have a nap like terry cloth, but are much softer and lint free.
B
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
Skinhead
Member
Posts: 8727
J. A. B. O. A.
Troy, MI
|
|
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2011, 02:33:06 PM » |
|
2 Words - Joe's Juice jeceramic@yahoo.comHe'll be at IZ11. If you need it now email him. All the MI Misguided highly recommend it. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 Troy, MI |
|
|
|
john
|
|
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2011, 02:55:07 PM » |
|
rinse off with water hose and then blow dry and microfiber dry with wax as you dry ... shine and clean type products ... then carnuba wax and elbow grease...  nobody said it was gonne be easy ...  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
vrcc # 19002
|
|
|
|
Jay
|
|
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2011, 03:27:54 PM » |
|
Get on it and ride as fast as possible!!!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
gordonv
Member
Posts: 5763
VRCC # 31419
Richmond BC
|
|
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2011, 03:42:08 PM » |
|
Stop the dust from getting on your bike in the first place, use Pledge (original), and no more dust.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
1999 Black with custom paint IS   |
|
|
Valker
Member
Posts: 3007
Wahoo!!!!
Texas Panhandle
|
|
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2011, 04:06:00 PM » |
|
Get on it and ride as fast as possible!!!
+1 |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
I ride a motorcycle because nothing transports me as quickly from where I am to who I am.
|
|
|
eric in md
Member
Posts: 2495
ride hard now we all can rest when were gone !!!
in the mountains .......cumberland md
|
|
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2011, 05:54:18 PM » |
|
honda polish and wax works great.. my girlfriend has a new black honda civic si she uses drywash never washes her car that drywash washes and waxes at the same time she likes it .
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Westsider
|
|
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2011, 05:57:43 PM » |
|
+1 california car duster... |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
we'll be there when we get there - Valkless,, on lookout....
|
|
|
|
39 Chev
|
|
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2011, 08:37:53 PM » |
|
+2 on the California Car Duster.
I have a black street rod and they are used everywhere in the street rod community. Just don't use it like a "scrub brush". LIGHTLY sweep across the surface. After you have picked up most of the dust, then use a "mist and shine" to finish up.
A word of caution about Microfibre cloths. First of all, they work great, but if you drop it in the dirt or get lots of debris in it when cleaning, DO NOT use that cloth on your paint or windshield, even after washing. Little bits of dirt get embedded into the cloth and even washing doesn't get all of it out. I take a brand new one each time I clean my car...
Also, when you wash microfibre, wash them seperately from all other rags. They will pick up lint and fibers from other rags and then you have to try to pick it out. Oh, and no fabric softener.
Good Luck!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
Steve K (IA)
|
|
« Reply #14 on: March 23, 2011, 04:13:59 PM » |
|
California Dash Duster. One hangs on the garage wall, and one in my trunk. They run about $7.00  |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 States I Have Ridden In |
|
|
bigdog99
Member
Posts: 584
1/1/2011 86,000 miles
Kouts Indiana
|
|
« Reply #15 on: March 23, 2011, 04:25:06 PM » |
|
if you do go with the micro fibre, spray the cleaner on the rag. getting it wet softens the thing so it will not scratch.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 VRCC#31391 VRCCDS0239 |
|
|
|
paps350
|
|
« Reply #16 on: March 23, 2011, 05:09:05 PM » |
|
Another vote for the California Duster. I dust my black standard every time I take mine out and not a scratch on it. Takes just a minute to dust it.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
sandy
|
|
« Reply #17 on: March 23, 2011, 05:14:58 PM » |
|
Use Kotex: If it's soft enough for??? You get the idea.!!
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
MarkT
Member
Posts: 5196
VRCC #437 "Form follows Function"
Colorado Front Range - elevation 2.005 km
|
|
« Reply #18 on: March 24, 2011, 12:57:55 AM » |
|
The ranch is 0.3mi from the closest pavement. Just enough to cause a dust problem. No matter how clean it is - when I leave, I have a third of a mile of dust to traverse and it will be dusty again immediately. Anyway - I use the shop compressor and airgun to blow off the worst of it. Then yellow microfiber cloths from Costco - lay one out, spray both sides with Honda polish to just dampen it some - a quick wipedown will get the rest of the dust. Takes 10 minutes at most. I keep some of those cloths with me in a baggie and a can of spray polish so I can touch it up when I get to my first stop.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
scoot
Member
Posts: 909
Lifes too short Ride it hard
Grand Rapids Mi.
|
|
« Reply #19 on: March 24, 2011, 04:01:20 AM » |
|
2 Words - Joe's Juice jeceramic@yahoo.comHe'll be at IZ11. If you need it now email him. All the MI Misguided highly recommend it. #1 I use this stuff constantly, on the whole bike. It cleans the bugs off the windsheild, and polishes the rest of the bike. I keep a spray bottle and a couple rags in the bike. I use one to clean the windsheild and the others to clean the bike. You should never use a dry rag on a dusty surface, no matter how soft it is. The dust is still just as harsh on a shop rag as it is on a microfiber. (Another expensive un-needed tool) As long as you use some sort of lubricate (Joe's Juice) to lift the dust from the surface a good cotton rag will serve the same purpose. And it will help to collect the dirt and not just spread it around. |
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
 Some like to ride Fat boys, I think I'll stay with the fat lady |
|
|
iliveforcurves
Member
Posts: 269
Proud owner of a 2003 Valkyrie Standard
Buchanan Dam, TX
|
|
« Reply #20 on: March 24, 2011, 08:22:58 AM » |
|
Thanks for all the replies. There are several limestone quarries in the area and on a clear day you can see huge plumes of dust rising high in the sky.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
Live to ride, ride to...uh, what was the question again?
2003 Valkyrie Standard
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 500
2007 Kawasaki Ninja 250
1978 Yamaha SR500 (not running)
|
|
|
Buster
Member
Posts: 53
Wild Wonderful West Virginia
Talcott, West Virginia
|
|
« Reply #21 on: March 24, 2011, 09:31:26 AM » |
|
I use a wax treated polishing cloth, works great.
The only place I've been able to find them is at a Mopar dealership parts dept.
don't know a part #, they are simply called MOPAR wax treated polishing cloth,
(they are a Mopar product).
Don't rub, just wipe to pickup dust, shake off and put back in the sealable bag
it comes in. They last a long long time. Great product.
By the way the cost is about 4 bucks.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
