Paint and Chrome Protection

arjun.r · 27th November 2008, 02:01

Hey

Any advice on how to protect the paint and chrome on my Avy 200.

I am more concerned about the chrome The auto chaps here are somewhat vague about rust inhibitors. They sort of mumble that they have wax polish but no chrome protector.

For paint I got this formula1 wax. Imported and stuff. Check out Formula 1 High-Performance Auto Care Products
Couldn't find Teflon coating anywhere in Delhi. Any ideas?

digitalblood · 27th November 2008, 14:24

Hey,
There is a product called "RUST-LIK" (or rust-lick) available at leading body line dealers. that should help u remove rust if any & maintain the Chrome spares from catching up rust. Otherwise, BRASSO should also do the magic. I have been using this on my Chromed SHocker legs on my bike from 9 yrs.

praJEEP · 27th November 2008, 15:37

Try turtle chrome polish which comes in a white bottle, for paint protection & tiny scrathes Formula 1 scratch out does tsh job well.

arjun.r · 29th November 2008, 22:22

Tried the formula 1 car wax on my bikes today.
It does a good job on the shine.
The scratches on the old Pulsar still showed, but the paint looked as new as it did three ears ago. The Avy is looking great too. I used it on the chrome without much problem, except had to polish extra hard to get the shine.
I think the best part is its very easy to apply as compared to the Waxpol product.

ibm_jennifer · 30th November 2008, 00:04

Guys,

Will clear coating the alloy wheels recommended?

Sankar · 30th November 2008, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by ibm_jennifer

Guys,

Will clear coating the alloy wheels recommended?

After buffing the alloy or over paint? Either ways it should be fine no problem.

ibm_jennifer · 30th November 2008, 16:59

yes, After buffing and repair. Will ordinary DUPONT Clear coat work?

SunnyBoi · 1st December 2008, 10:33

Clear coats will not adhere to buffed surfaces. I had clearcoated some buffed parts, they started chippinbg away from a corner. ultimately it looked as if it had dandruff.

streetrage911 · 1st December 2008, 18:11

Hey guys,

how to remove paint stains from the bike???? any idea??

rrahul_2778 · 8th March 2010, 08:30

Hi Friends,

Like the title says, I need your suggestions and tips on how to take care of the chrome parts on my RE Electra.

I have noticed several patches of rust on the wheel rims, mirrors, mudguards etc. Also, some nuts and bolts appear rusted

Bulleteers, please help me with your valuable tips..

MODS - I did search for a thread on this topic but couldnt find any. Hence posted a new thread.

SunnyBoi · 8th March 2010, 08:52

Waxpol metal polish and some cotton waste to remove the rust.

Chipz · 8th March 2010, 09:19

after cleaning the rust there is a very small dark spot which gathers rust again (where the plating is gone). is there any way to take care of that.

SunnyBoi · 8th March 2010, 09:55

Once I use waxpol, that spot wont rust for another 2-3 weeks or when it rains heavily. Then repeat so that it wont rust. Wipe a lot, you can get rid of the rust totally.

Once the chrome has rusted, you have to take better care to prevent further damage.

rrahul_2778 · 8th March 2010, 21:09

Thanks SunnyBoi. Let me try your suggestion this weekend. Will update the results.

isodope · 30th March 2010, 10:06

Get some Rust-Off (a Bardahl product) or better yet, WD-40 for removing rust. As far as protecting chrome and paint are concerned, ordinary care will do just fine - shampoo and wax every week (get plastic treatment for the plastic parts, DO NOT use the metal wax for them, it won't protect against fading or cracking) and take care to park in shade or cover your bike if there isn't any shade available.

27th November 2008, 02:01	#1
arjun.r BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 29 Thanked: 3 Times	Paint and Chrome Protection Hey Any advice on how to protect the paint and chrome on my Avy 200. I am more concerned about the chrome The auto chaps here are somewhat vague about rust inhibitors. They sort of mumble that they have wax polish but no chrome protector. For paint I got this formula1 wax. Imported and stuff. Check out Formula 1 High-Performance Auto Care Products Couldn't find Teflon coating anywhere in Delhi. Any ideas?
	() Thanks

27th November 2008, 14:24	#2
digitalblood BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 47 Thanked: 15 Times	Hey, There is a product called "RUST-LIK" (or rust-lick) available at leading body line dealers. that should help u remove rust if any & maintain the Chrome spares from catching up rust. Otherwise, BRASSO should also do the magic. I have been using this on my Chromed SHocker legs on my bike from 9 yrs.
	() Thanks

27th November 2008, 15:37	#3
praJEEP BHPian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 537 Thanked: 8 Times	Try turtle chrome polish which comes in a white bottle, for paint protection & tiny scrathes Formula 1 scratch out does tsh job well.
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29th November 2008, 22:22	#4
arjun.r BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 29 Thanked: 3 Times	Tried the formula 1 car wax on my bikes today. It does a good job on the shine. The scratches on the old Pulsar still showed, but the paint looked as new as it did three ears ago. The Avy is looking great too. I used it on the chrome without much problem, except had to polish extra hard to get the shine. I think the best part is its very easy to apply as compared to the Waxpol product.
	() Thanks

30th November 2008, 00:04	#5
ibm_jennifer BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 529 Thanked: 7 Times	Guys, Will clear coating the alloy wheels recommended?
	() Thanks

30th November 2008, 16:59	#7
ibm_jennifer BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chennai Posts: 529 Thanked: 7 Times	yes, After buffing and repair. Will ordinary DUPONT Clear coat work?
	() Thanks

1st December 2008, 10:33	#8
SunnyBoi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mysore / B'lore Posts: 1,663 Thanked: 4,099 Times	Clear coats will not adhere to buffed surfaces. I had clearcoated some buffed parts, they started chippinbg away from a corner. ultimately it looked as if it had dandruff.
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1st December 2008, 18:11	#9
streetrage911 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Delhi Posts: 85 Thanked: 0 Times	Hey guys, how to remove paint stains from the bike???? any idea??
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8th March 2010, 08:30	#10
rrahul_2778 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 250 Thanked: 13 Times	Tips on taking care of the chrome parts on my RE Electra? Hi Friends, Like the title says, I need your suggestions and tips on how to take care of the chrome parts on my RE Electra. I have noticed several patches of rust on the wheel rims, mirrors, mudguards etc. Also, some nuts and bolts appear rusted Bulleteers, please help me with your valuable tips.. MODS - I did search for a thread on this topic but couldnt find any. Hence posted a new thread.
	() Thanks

8th March 2010, 08:52	#11
SunnyBoi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mysore / B'lore Posts: 1,663 Thanked: 4,099 Times	Waxpol metal polish and some cotton waste to remove the rust.
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8th March 2010, 09:19	#12
Chipz BHPian Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Trivandrum, Thrissur Posts: 160 Thanked: 6 Times	after cleaning the rust there is a very small dark spot which gathers rust again (where the plating is gone). is there any way to take care of that.
	() Thanks

8th March 2010, 09:55	#13
SunnyBoi Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Mysore / B'lore Posts: 1,663 Thanked: 4,099 Times	Once I use waxpol, that spot wont rust for another 2-3 weeks or when it rains heavily. Then repeat so that it wont rust. Wipe a lot, you can get rid of the rust totally. Once the chrome has rusted, you have to take better care to prevent further damage.
	() Thanks

8th March 2010, 21:09	#14
rrahul_2778 BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: London Posts: 250 Thanked: 13 Times	Thanks SunnyBoi. Let me try your suggestion this weekend. Will update the results.
	() Thanks

30th March 2010, 10:06	#15
isodope BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 144 Thanked: 85 Times	Get some Rust-Off (a Bardahl product) or better yet, WD-40 for removing rust. As far as protecting chrome and paint are concerned, ordinary care will do just fine - shampoo and wax every week (get plastic treatment for the plastic parts, DO NOT use the metal wax for them, it won't protect against fading or cracking) and take care to park in shade or cover your bike if there isn't any shade available.
	() Thanks