Wanted to start off the thread with what products (or technique) do you use to remove tar ? Many of the roads in my area have been getting redone. I try to avoid road construction but sometimes there is nothing I can do. I cleaned up my stryker tonight and found some tax on the radiator cover and its all over my cobra slip on. I have industrial strength bug and tar remover by Turtle Wax, works good for removing bugs but not the tar. Any suggestions on removal.
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I've used a small amount of gasoline but you have to wash it off quick then apply a nice polish
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the turtle has tar and bug remover in the black bottle works best. u just have to develop a technique. I use long slow strokes with a twist at the end. this might work for you. Remember your technique is more amplified after a few beers. Make sure you have a 12 pack when you start.
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Hey Miko- he was asking about getting tar off the bike! Either way- Beer still needed I agree! LOL
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When I finish a ride and I notice dirt, grime, dust... whatever on my bike I usually wipe it down with a good micro-fiber towel and (McGuire's) show car detailer.
It adds a touch of protectant like a wax finish and helps to repel road grime.
It shines up the paint and chrome real nice too!:nod:
As far as road tar goes I've used diesel on it with good results but of course wax it when you're done
It adds a touch of protectant like a wax finish and helps to repel road grime.
It shines up the paint and chrome real nice too!:nod:
As far as road tar goes I've used diesel on it with good results but of course wax it when you're done
Yes beer is a must when it comes to detailing and cleaning. Probably one of the most important tool to help clean a bike HAHA
Ill have to try the gas or diesel technique. I should clean it a bit more than I do. I use Meguiars Quick Detailer maybe once a week or so. But i ride alot I purchased my stryker 7-30 and have already rode 2140miles with her.
Ill have to try the gas or diesel technique. I should clean it a bit more than I do. I use Meguiars Quick Detailer maybe once a week or so. But i ride alot I purchased my stryker 7-30 and have already rode 2140miles with her.
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I use lemon pledge believe it or not lol, and really fine steel wool on the pipes. Neverdull on metal chrome bits if the steel wool needs help.
The furniture polish does a very good job of immediately loosening bugs, tar stains etc off of the paint works. It also shines things up nicely and makes the bike smell nice *giggles*
I also use lemon pledge on my helmet faceshield ... cleans it well, fills minor scratches so they aren't as noticeable. Our bike mechanic Mark at Northcoast cycle turned me on to it lol he said use it on everything except seat and brakes
It works well and lets me keep the bikes looking nice without having to bathe them constantly. Motorcycle therapy takes many forms, after a difficult customer call, I will grab my cloth and the pledge and head outside and polish the bikes... calms me right down again (sorry miko, I can't drink beer)
The furniture polish does a very good job of immediately loosening bugs, tar stains etc off of the paint works. It also shines things up nicely and makes the bike smell nice *giggles*
I also use lemon pledge on my helmet faceshield ... cleans it well, fills minor scratches so they aren't as noticeable. Our bike mechanic Mark at Northcoast cycle turned me on to it lol he said use it on everything except seat and brakes
It works well and lets me keep the bikes looking nice without having to bathe them constantly. Motorcycle therapy takes many forms, after a difficult customer call, I will grab my cloth and the pledge and head outside and polish the bikes... calms me right down again
(sorry miko, I can't drink beer)
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I can't either... I had to switch to Crown.
On another detailing note....
After my Hooky day from work yesterday I parked the bike in the sun and gave it a good walk-around and something bothered me again.
Does anyone else notice the finish on the rear fender is nowhere near as silky shiny, wet look, smooth as the tank?
Mine came to me that way when I bought it.
It's like the paint was never rubbed out (Yes Miko I said "Rubbed out!) after the final clear coat and it was semi dull when compared to the tank.
It bugged me so I got out the Meguires fine cut cleaner/rubbing compound and a buffer and wax.
After a good 1/2 hour of rubbing and buffing it now shines like the tank with a high polished "Wet look".
Not sure if it's the way the bike was supposed to me painted from the factory or if mine was just an anomaly???
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Prior to having mine painted I thought the same thing.
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Don't wet sand it!
I just used the Meguires fine cut cleaner polish applied heavily by hand and then followed up with a 5" grinder/polisher with a microfiber wheel on it and it removed the bumpy, flat look completely.
Follow up with a good wax and admire!
Here, I'll rewrite that for Miko!
I noticed the paint was bumpy and flat so I had a beer...
I got out some stuff from the cabinets... had a beer.
I found my Meguires and cracked a beer.
I used the Meguires fine cut cleaner polish applied heavily by hand, had a beer and then followed up with a 5" grinder/polisher with a microfiber wheel on it, had a beer, and it removed the bumpy, flat look completely then I had a beer.
I had a beer and Followed up with a good wax and admired it while I had a few more beers!:nod::thumb:
Did I get it right Miko? !!!:biggrin1:
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Yup I would say that is a miko formula....Don't wet sand it!
I just used the Meguires fine cut cleaner polish applied heavily by hand and then followed up with a 5" grinder/polisher with a microfiber wheel on it and it removed the bumpy, flat look completely.
Follow up with a good wax and admire!
Here, I'll rewrite that for Miko!
I noticed the paint was bumpy and flat so I had a beer...
I got out some stuff from the cabinets... had a beer.
I found my Meguires and cracked a beer.
I used the Meguires fine cut cleaner polish applied heavily by hand, had a beer and then followed up with a 5" grinder/polisher with a microfiber wheel on it, had a beer, and it removed the bumpy, flat look completely then I had a beer.
I had a beer and Followed up with a good wax and admired it while I had a few more beers!:nod::thumb:
Did I get it right Miko? !!!:biggrin1:
for sure...
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When mine isn't in the sun the fenders look dull also, mine also has a spot on it that is shiny like the tank about the size of a silver dollar on the rear fender... I think the painting process is jacked up since Yamaha typically paints plastic lol
Good to know a fine cut rubbing compound will solve this look. I'll have to do this myself when I get some time.
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