Motorex Bike Shine

[Capricorn]

Heyall

 

Anyone know where i can source the above in Cape Town, or an equivalent?

[Guest Iron]

Mr Min , works a charm and much cheaper . used it for years and my bikes always look bling.

[patches]

Mr Min , works a charm and much cheaper . used it for years and my bikes always look bling.

 

Does Mr. Min Bling up rotors too?

[Capricorn]

Does Mr. Min Bling up rotors too?

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i hear it blings it up so much you end up being blindingly fast

 

thanks iron. Will it generate that fantastic wetlook (i'm not ashamed to say I luv it when my machine comes with that wetlook after it leaves my LBS )

[Guest Iron]

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i hear it blings it up so much you end up being blindingly fast

 

thanks iron. Will it generate that fantastic wetlook (i'm not ashamed to say I luv it when my machine comes with that wetlook after it leaves my LBS )

 

Try it , then decide . it makes your bike look like it was when it was new . but see for yourself not sure how much of a "wet " look you want .

[LazyTrailRider]

Cap, my other hobby is keeping my car ridiculously shiny, so I'd recommend investing in these:

 

- http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/ProdCat.asp?productview=18198&catalog=17268

- http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/ProdCat.asp?productview=12611&catalog=17268

 

I used these two to restore the Kona Kula I'm building up, it was dull and faded, but is now (besides for a few chips) as shiny and glossy as new. You can get most Meguiar's products at Makro or Builder's Warehouse, and you'll then have what you need to get your car in shape when you feel like it too...

 

Scratch X is used to remove fine surface scratches in the clear coat, it's usually what gives your frame that "dull" look. After that, shine it up with Gold Class liquid wax for that wet look you're after. Once a year, I use NXT Tech Wax (http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/ProdCat.asp?productview=18380&catalog=17268), which is freakin' amazing, but quite pricey. Also, to get maximum effect you need to clean all the panels with a Clay Kit before application, which is more than what most people would ever be interested in doing. Too much effort for a bike either way

 

When I started digging into the car detailing world, I was amazed at all the products available, there are whole forum universes like The Hub dedicated to polishing and everything that goes with it!

 

My car after 4 hours of clay bar and NXT Tech Wax in December:

 

Edited April 9, 2011 by Martin Hattingh

[DownhillingKing]

Epic Bike shop

[Danger Dassie]

Was going to suggest a combo of carwash shampoo and mr min, but after checking the links Martin posted... wow!

[Capricorn]

Cap, my other hobby is keeping my car ridiculously shiny, so I'd recommend investing in these:

 

- http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/ProdCat.asp?productview=18198&catalog=17268

- http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/ProdCat.asp?productview=12611&catalog=17268

 

I used these two to restore the Kona Kula I'm building up, it was dull and faded, but is now (besides for a few chips) as shiny and glossy as new. You can get most Meguiar's products at Makro or Builder's Warehouse, and you'll then have what you need to get your car in shape when you feel like it too...

 

Scratch X is used to remove fine surface scratches in the clear coat, it's usually what gives your frame that "dull" look. After that, shine it up with Gold Class liquid wax for that wet look you're after. Once a year, I use NXT Tech Wax (http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/ProdCat.asp?productview=18380&catalog=17268), which is freakin' amazing, but quite pricey. Also, to get maximum effect you need to clean all the panels with a Clay Kit before application, which is more than what most people would ever be interested in doing. Too much effort for a bike either way

 

When I started digging into the car detailing world, I was amazed at all the products available, there are whole forum universes like The Hub dedicated to polishing and everything that goes with it!

 

My car after 4 hours of clay bar and NXT Tech Wax in December:

 

 

y didnt yu save yourself all that typing and just say you'd do it for me. u know u wanna

 

hahah thanks for hte advice. i need stuff for the car again anyway, so i'll give htis a whirl..

[Capricorn]

ok, i think this looks goods. Meguiars motorcycle liquid wax wet look (sounds like hair gel )

 

Thanks MH!

[Azonic]

Mr Min , works a charm and much cheaper . used it for years and my bikes always look bling.

 

Our local Pick 'n Pay sells something called Duster Plus. Basically cheap Mr. Min. Works a charm. Why would you want to bling up a rotor anyway?

 

http://www.multimerja.co.za/images/products029.jpg

 

Only picture I could find.

Edited April 9, 2011 by Azonic

[Azonic]

 

Scratch X is used to remove fine surface scratches in the clear coat, it's usually what gives your frame that "dull" look. After that, shine it up with Gold Class liquid wax for that wet look you're after. Once a year, I use NXT Tech Wax (http://www.meguiars....0&catalog=17268), which is freakin' amazing, but quite pricey. Also, to get maximum effect you need to clean all the panels with a Clay Kit before application, which is more than what most people would ever be interested in doing. Too much effort for a bike either way

 

 

ScratchX does work wonders. While in Cape Town a few months back our rental car developed quite a nasty scratch , which honestly wasn't my fault. Trip to the local shop, got some ScratchX and rubbed that scratch right out, followed by some nice wax in a flat black tin (can't recall name), possible Raleigh wax? Aaaanyway, upon return to rental company, they didn't notice a thing

[Skylark]

Cap, my other hobby is keeping my car ridiculously shiny, so I'd recommend investing in these:

 

- http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/ProdCat.asp?productview=18198&catalog=17268

- http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/ProdCat.asp?productview=12611&catalog=17268

 

I used these two to restore the Kona Kula I'm building up, it was dull and faded, but is now (besides for a few chips) as shiny and glossy as new. You can get most Meguiar's products at Makro or Builder's Warehouse, and you'll then have what you need to get your car in shape when you feel like it too...

 

Scratch X is used to remove fine surface scratches in the clear coat, it's usually what gives your frame that "dull" look. After that, shine it up with Gold Class liquid wax for that wet look you're after. Once a year, I use NXT Tech Wax (http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/ProdCat.asp?productview=18380&catalog=17268), which is freakin' amazing, but quite pricey. Also, to get maximum effect you need to clean all the panels with a Clay Kit before application, which is more than what most people would ever be interested in doing. Too much effort for a bike either way

 

When I started digging into the car detailing world, I was amazed at all the products available, there are whole forum universes like The Hub dedicated to polishing and everything that goes with it!

 

My car after 4 hours of clay bar and NXT Tech Wax in December:

 

 

What would the difference be between these 2 :

 

Gold Class Clear Coat Liquid Wax 473ml

http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/ProdCat.asp?productview=12611&catalog=17268

 

Motorcycle Liquid Wax Wet Look 177ml

http://www.meguiars.co.za/site/ProdCat.asp?productview=13018&catalog=17271

 

Apart from the fact that the bike stuff is double the price , I've spoken to the PPG paint rep before and he said most of the polishing products are pure duplication to cater to niche markets , ie bike guy wants his "special" polish , car guy wants his "special" polish to , but they are all the same basic formula & surface treatments with maybe subtle additives or optical enhancers (wet look) but the bulk of the ingredients will be identical: a very light abrasive cut with an optical enhancer (gloss enhancer) and some UV protectors/paint conditioner.

[Capricorn]

oh k. thanks for that too MH didnt get a chance to speak to reps or look at the list of ingredients to make that distinction, so props for pointing it out to me...

[Eddy Gordo]

The cheapest option is either clean green, blade or engine cleaner. This you can use to wash the bike, dilute with water and use a spray bottel. The MR MIN is the best and cheapest.

[Capricorn]

riyadh: if Mr Min can help ease washing off of the grime as well, then i guess the cheapest will be the best option too, as that's really what i want: wet look + easier cleaning .