Teflon coat - RE Machismo , Pune

niks_devil666 · 27th October 2009, 14:10

Hi ,

I am looking to get the (so called)teflon coating done for my bike to keep it shining. Right now without it the water droplets leave a mark on the chrome.

Does any one know any place where I can get this done ? and what is the expected costs and number of coats done ?

Dhone will charge 600 for 2 coats. I am looking for better deals than this.
(For eg. Bajaj charges 450 for 3 coats for the 220)

Technocrat · 27th October 2009, 14:21

Buy why? Whats wrong with a nice DIY Wax Job?

But if you are still keen Contact Kiran (moralfibre) he mght be able to suggest you something good in Pune.

JayPrashanth · 27th October 2009, 14:26

Teflon coating is a waste of money. Formula1 wax would be a better option.

Cheers,

Jay

niks_devil666 · 27th October 2009, 14:41

Yes ,

Thats what techno alo recommended , I will try out the F1 wax.

I should be able to get it in car accessories shops right?

Technocrat · 27th October 2009, 14:49

Yes its very commonly available.

You can also buy online from Here

Raccoon · 27th October 2009, 15:30

Are you sure the stuff they are selling is original? It happens to be the most counterfeited detailing product around.

I suggest Turtle Hard Shell instead. It is now easily available in Poona. 3M is also an option.

niks_devil666 · 27th October 2009, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Raccoon

Are you sure the stuff they are selling is original? It happens to be the most counterfeited detailing product around.

I suggest Turtle Hard Shell instead. It is now easily available in Poona. 3M is also an option.

Where can I find it and for how much ?

JayPrashanth · 27th October 2009, 21:44

I bought it from a motorcycle service center in Sangvi, Pune. I know the owner personally, so I'm pretty sure that he won't sell me counterfeit stuff. I paid Rs 200 for the Formula1 wax. The bike has retained the shine for over a week now. This, in spite of being in a dusty parking lot. All I had to do was to dust it with a piece of rag. Highly recommended.

Cheers,

Jay

nav75 · 28th October 2009, 08:55

@Nikhil: I did teflon coating on my bike, some 7yrs back. It still needs to be waxed. So, forget about teflon and just wax it regularly.

khaleelda1 · 28th October 2009, 11:50

can some one help me with the price for turtle hard wax. have heard some great reviews about it.

(i personally prefer the protection from moisture and tiny scratches over shine.)

Edsel Rulez! · 28th October 2009, 12:48

Also, is Turtle Wax applied only on painted areas, or does it do a good job with chromed parts as well?

Raccoon · 28th October 2009, 15:19

While I have found Turtle Hard Shell Wax to be good when compared to other products in the Indian market, some other members have pointed out that it is a mediocre product when compared to stuff available abroad. To all those who have posted above, who are looking for Turtle or other available brands in the Indian market, assuming that its the best they are using, please go thru other dedicated threads on this topic. Also, please search for "Collinite" (wax) on tbhp. You can have it ordered, but its pricey!

@Edsel, I have used Turtle on the chrome rims of my bike. Seems to do fairly good job there too.

27th October 2009, 14:10	#1
niks_devil666 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 535 Thanked: 237 Times	Teflon coat - RE Machismo , Pune Hi , I am looking to get the (so called)teflon coating done for my bike to keep it shining. Right now without it the water droplets leave a mark on the chrome. Does any one know any place where I can get this done ? and what is the expected costs and number of coats done ? Dhone will charge 600 for 2 coats. I am looking for better deals than this. (For eg. Bajaj charges 450 for 3 coats for the 220)
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27th October 2009, 14:21	#2
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Buy why? Whats wrong with a nice DIY Wax Job? But if you are still keen Contact Kiran (moralfibre) he mght be able to suggest you something good in Pune.
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27th October 2009, 14:26	#3
JayPrashanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore/Goa Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 2,074 Times	Teflon coating is a waste of money. Formula1 wax would be a better option. Cheers, Jay
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27th October 2009, 14:41	#4
niks_devil666 BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 535 Thanked: 237 Times	Yes , Thats what techno alo recommended , I will try out the F1 wax. I should be able to get it in car accessories shops right?
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27th October 2009, 14:49	#5
Technocrat Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: GTA Posts: 14,813 Thanked: 2,700 Times	Yes its very commonly available. You can also buy online from Here
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27th October 2009, 15:30	#6
Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	Are you sure the stuff they are selling is original? It happens to be the most counterfeited detailing product around. I suggest Turtle Hard Shell instead. It is now easily available in Poona. 3M is also an option.
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27th October 2009, 21:44	#8
JayPrashanth Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bangalore/Goa Posts: 1,302 Thanked: 2,074 Times	I bought it from a motorcycle service center in Sangvi, Pune. I know the owner personally, so I'm pretty sure that he won't sell me counterfeit stuff. I paid Rs 200 for the Formula1 wax. The bike has retained the shine for over a week now. This, in spite of being in a dusty parking lot. All I had to do was to dust it with a piece of rag. Highly recommended. Cheers, Jay
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28th October 2009, 08:55	#9
nav75 BHPian Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 97 Thanked: 43 Times	@Nikhil: I did teflon coating on my bike, some 7yrs back. It still needs to be waxed. So, forget about teflon and just wax it regularly.
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28th October 2009, 11:50	#10
khaleelda1 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mumbai Posts: 39 Thanked: Once	Turtle price can some one help me with the price for turtle hard wax. have heard some great reviews about it. (i personally prefer the protection from moisture and tiny scratches over shine.)
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28th October 2009, 12:48	#11
Edsel Rulez! BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 210 Thanked: 25 Times	Also, is Turtle Wax applied only on painted areas, or does it do a good job with chromed parts as well?
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28th October 2009, 15:19	#12
Raccoon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Poona Posts: 1,851 Thanked: 116 Times	While I have found Turtle Hard Shell Wax to be good when compared to other products in the Indian market, some other members have pointed out that it is a mediocre product when compared to stuff available abroad. To all those who have posted above, who are looking for Turtle or other available brands in the Indian market, assuming that its the best they are using, please go thru other dedicated threads on this topic. Also, please search for "Collinite" (wax) on tbhp. You can have it ordered, but its pricey! @Edsel, I have used Turtle on the chrome rims of my bike. Seems to do fairly good job there too. Last edited by Raccoon : 28th October 2009 at 15:26.
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