Two Wheeler Exterior Care Tips

Tips to remove rust from motorcycles

The rust of the chrome parts of the motorcycle is inevitable. But proper care and other simple DIY steps can help restore light to your bike

 The first step is to prevent rust from forming. Regular cleaning and maintenance should help prevent rusting. Except for minimal preaching in terms of safety care, what DIY options do you have if your bike has already improved rust patches?

1. First, wash the affected areas with a motorcycle shampoo and water to remove dirt from the soil. Wipe dry areas with a soft rag.

2. Remove rust and remove rough surfaces using deadly equipment such as metal wool. Once the rust has been removed, switch to less aggressive materials such as sandpaper or Scotch Brite. 

Be careful not to rub too hard as it may scratch the chrome or, if you are not careful enough, damage the body paint. Use a polishing cloth to remove rust from hard-to-reach areas.

TIP: Older bicycle dealers recommend adding a glossy side of aluminum foil to Coke or other cola and rubbing it in a rusty environment - it works well on small rust patches.

3. Apply chrome polish to remove any surface bumps to scratch minor scratches. When you have finished polishing, apply a coat of wax over the chrome surfaces to protect it from the elements and prevent rust from forming again.

Do not try the methods suggested above:

1) It is a vintage bike that you want to restore to its former glory.

2) If the bike has turned into a lot of rust and needs a hard restoration, then you may need to change some parts.

In both cases, we recommend that you get a rust test and repair your bike.

 How to protect your motorcycle's paint

So, you are the owner of a beautiful motorcycle that envies your neighbors and the pride of the owner.

 But keeping it that way means that you will have to do more than just put the rest of the bike on and off. Protecting the outside of your motorcycle will determine how cool your bike looks in the long run. So how do we do that?

Keep it clean

The bike is exposed to many things when you ride it in extreme weather. So, what you have on the bike is boring, rubbish, dust and so on. 

Make sure the bike is always kept clean. If left untreated for long periods, the elements can easily scratch the paint and even finish the paint. 

A good bath after such a long and arduous journey will surely make your bike feel good

Wax the seal

While washing will remove dirt, which will require good polishing work for the bike to work very well. A good layer of wax or polish is the best way to protect your paint from damage. 

A good polish will make sure that the dust just falls off rather than clings to the paint and thus makes cleaning the bike a much easier process.

While that takes care of the paint and you need to look at those plastic parts of the mat. 

A good dashboard polish (which one uses for car dashboards) will ensure that your plastic mat parts remain in good condition. 

A good cooling session is a must to keep that paint shiny.

Do not scratch your heads with those bruises

No matter what you do, scratches are an inevitable part and break the heart throughout the life of a bike. But there are ways to fix those heartbreaks and scratches. 

Various scratches work best for small scratches while brushing compounds will have to be applied deeper. You also find transparent films that you can cut out of various shapes and use on your bike to always keep your paint safe.

Cover it

After pulling the wax 'n' bath session, leaving your bike standing exposed to the elements will ruin your hard work. If your bike does not have a stack or covered parking area, make sure you have the right parking cover. 

Leaving the bike exposed to the sun will only make the paint disappear more quickly. Proper parking cover ensures that your bike is properly always protected.

The do-it-yourself bike cleaning/polishing guide

You love your bike but love just isn’t enough. Here are a few simple steps you should take to ensure that your bike stays in its original position when you remove it from the display room.

Step 1: The first step always starts with a good clean bath. Just soak the bike in water and rub it using any car shampoos available on the market. 

The shampoo helps to remove dust and dirt without spending a lot of effort without damaging the paint. Use a piece of foam or a soft cloth to scrub the bike. Make sure you do not turn off the electricity in too much water and damage it.

Step 2: Once you have finished washing, the next step is to remove the bike from all excess water. Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the bike. 

It is very important to clean or blow-dry areas where water tends to collect like a fuel cap as shown in the picture above, battery terminals, spark plug areas, etc. be the main head in the future.

Step 3: Once the bike has been cleared, we come to cooling. There are many popular products available in the form of wax polish or regular polish. Standard polish is easy to use. 

Apply wax or polish to the foam section and apply it to the bike in a circular motion as shown in the picture above. Once you have applied evenly throughout the bike, leave it in the dark for at least fifteen minutes.

Step 4: The last and final part of the session involves wiping the cool smoke with a soft, clean cloth. Clearing the haze can be very stressful when a wax polish is involved, but the regular polish is easily wiped off leaving a clean, shiny surface.

A shiny motorcycle just as it comes out of the showroom is great to see. Everything looks clean, the metal has perfect gloss, the tires are free of dirt and road debris, and the seat is likely to request a ride. Despite the hard work of getting to this province, there is great joy in getting this result