How to make your motorcycle look amazing
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- Опубліковано 16 лип 2024
- How to make your motorcycle look amazing.
In the final episode of this series, I’m going to show you how to make your motorcycle look super shiny with wax and polish, how and why you should scrub your tyres, and how to make your exhausts look as good as new. If you are new to riding or have never had the experience, I’ll also show you how to check your engine oil and tyre pressures.
I'll also show you the products and techniques I use to not only protect the paint but create a deep glossy shine too.
Whether you have been riding for years or new to motorcycling, in this easy-to-follow series I'll show you step-by-step How-To Clean, Protect and Maintain your motorbike.
Triumph Speed Triple 1050 S from Lings Triumph Essex
Exhaust: SP Engineering Slip On Round Carbon Outlet Diabolus XL Satin Black Exhaust
available from www.spengineering.co.uk/
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Products Used in this Video:
Meguairs Ultimate Liquid Wax amzn.to/3tOTFd9
Muc-Off Speed Polish amzn.to/2PlLDcJ
White Diamond Metal Polish amzn.to/3lXqCkK
Ultra Fine Wire Wool amzn.to/3cs2FPy
Microfibre cloth amzn.to/3spdqaP
Microfibre Buffing Towel amzn.to/3snbYpl
Tyre Scrub Brush amzn.to/3d6zikJ
Tyre Pressure Guage amzn.to/3rkDJ0s
Tyre Inflator - Pump amzn.to/3rri5ba - Навчання та стиль
Generally polish be used before wax. Idea being you are polishing out the fine scratches and restoring the paint somewhat then a wax after seals and protects the now clean flat paint.
Thanks for your comment and advice, Tom. I’ve used quite a few different brands of polishes and waxes over the years, as I’m sure you have, and have found the combination of Meguiars Ultimate Wax and Speed Polish really does make my paint look amazing and this combination has also transformed paint on other peoples bikes and cars too. It has made me wonder what it would be like applying polish first, which I did years ago but got into the habit of using this technique as I’ve been so pleased with the results. It’s worth me pointing out that I used a different process to remove deep scratches. Thanks again for watching and sharing your advice. 😁👊
Incredible job. Very well done, looks absolute mint. When you eventually change the chain I reckon a gold Xring would complement your bike even more. Thanks for the video.
Thanks so much! 😊 Nice thinking, that would work well with the fork colour, then again I’ve had some other long term thoughts, we will see! Thanks for watching and for your comment! 😁👊
I have just gotten my first 125cc and really want to make sure I take care of it and show it the respect it deserves. Your videos have made it so much easier to understand the processes and given me the confidence to do it all myself. I have ordered some of these products and cannot thank you enough for the care you’ve put into this series. Thanks man, you’ve given a new rider a lot of insight into general maintenance!
Thanks so much for your encouragement and support. I’m so pleased to hear how much this has helped you as a new rider. I’ve learnt a lot since filming this and I hope I’m more natural on camera now than I was back then but the knowledge is still very applicable! I also have some newer cleaning videos which you may be interested in seeing, make sure you have a good look through my playlists. Thanks for watching and commenting! Stay safe! 😁⚡️
An excellent idea for further videos, Phil, looking forward to them. Keep up the great work. All the best.
I’m pleased you like the sound of the next series. There will be other videos in between too. 😁👍 Thanks as always for the encouragement! 😊
I am a car detailer by trade. I just bought a Ninja 650 2 days ago. I must tell you i loved your video, the work you did was amazing, the dining, the music, everything was perfect.
I saw the first line and thought, I’m about to get slated! Thanks so much for your encouragement and support, it’s greatly appreciated! 😁👊
The bike is a credit to you. Absolutely stunning.
Thanks dude! I do like to look after her! 😊
Hey Phil, just finished watching this entire series and truly like your style and the way you explain and go over things. As another person commented, they have a great "feel" to them and the sound quality (even with the bad mic) is totally awesome. I can hear everything. Not too loud and not too quiet and most importantly NO wind noise. Truly professional quality.
Thanks for sharing your tips and decades of riding wisdom also (never heard of ACF50 before...).
I shied away from a "full" bike detailing in the past because it seemed daunting but after watching your videos and seeing how you broke it into segments I am excited to give it a go.
It's still cold here in Ontario Canada but looking forward to the warm weather.
You got a beautiful bike by the way!!! Keep the great videos coming.
Ride safely dude
Hi Sandor. Thanks so much for the encouragement, I really appreciate it. I'm trying my best to create the best quality videos I can, even with my old editing software, and have lots to learn still to produce even better quality if I can. I'd much rather create fewer videos at this stage but produce them to a level I'm happy with.
I'm also pleased to help that breaking down the different stages of cleaning has helped. Even if you practice one stage at a time the whole process doesn't become too overpowering. There are obviously so many products available these days which you can use, but these are the products that I've found work best for me and my current bike. I'm also testing other products that others have recommended in the comments so I'm sure I'll update this series again one day. Enjoy looking after your bike, and let me know how you get on!
*Loving the tips thank you!*
My pleasure, I’m pleased the video has helped! 😁👍
Loving the videos mate. Production quality and relaxed feel is great 👍
Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. Sorry for the late reply, I missed your comment!
Glad i stumbled on your channel, really like the detailed simplicity, bike looks great to!
Thanks dude! I’m really pleased you stumbled on it too! 😁 Thanks for the feedback and kind comments. I hope you enjoy my other videos 👍
I’ve followed every thing to the letter, glad I did, bike is looking great, thanks Phil. 👍
That’s really awesome to hear, I’m glad it turned out nice for you! 😁 Thanks for watching the videos and for your encouragement! 👍
Great work I really enjoyed this entire series
Thanks so much, I hope it has given you a few ideas!
Only came across your channel the other day,really enjoying your content learnt a lot so far ( been riding bikes 40+ years since I was 13) and recently bought a tiger sport 1050 in black so your info is ideal👌👍
I’m pleased you found me! Thanks so much for the feedback, I’m honestly pleased it has helped you look after your new bike. I’ve plenty of ideas for new content but family matters and life is currently getting in the way. I’ll be back on it soon though! 😁👍
Really enjoyed your vodeos and great advice thanks
Thanks, I really appreciate it! 😊
Wow you do a great job.! Thanks for sharing your ways. Beautiful bike as well.
Thanks for the kind comments! I try my best to look after her. I hope I’ve shared a few tips which have helped you. 👊
Absolutely Awesome Phil. Some good tips to try getting mine looking as good as yours. Fab video mate 👍🏼👍🏼
Thanks Craig! I think you’re under selling the condition of your Speed, I’m pleased there’s a few tips to help! 😁👍
Beautiful bike, and nice job detailing it!
Thanks! I try my best to look after it! 😊
Another great vid Phil👌
Thanks Brandon, I’m pleased you enjoyed it! 😊👍
Hi Phil, I just stumbled upon this series and thoroughly enjoyed it. Very informative with a nice wholesome vibe and on top of that great video and audio (despite the mic problem) quality. Also, I'd like to compliment you on that beautiful machine you have and the condition it seems to be in. I look forward to trying out some of the techniques you showed on my bike when the weather gets a bit better. Cheers from a new subscriber.
Hi! Thanks for your encouragement and for watching the series, I’m pleased you enjoyed it. I do try to look after Speedy and cannot wait to get out on her again soon once the ice clears! Have you seen my more recent cleaning videos with Autobrite? There maybe some useful tips on a few other products which you might find useful. Thanks for subscribing! All the best! 😁⚡️
Hey Phil. Love watching your videos. That bike looks awesome. Thank you for putting the hard work to make this video so enjoyable.
Looking forward for more content. Subscribed..😀
Thank you so much for your kind comment and encouragement, I’m really pleased you have enjoyed the video/series. I’m currently working on a couple of videos with lots planned for this year! 😁👍
Hi Phil, have just subscribed and have been watching through how to clean your motorcycle as I need to do a full detail on my dads bike and your videos have gave me some good tips, so thanks.
Hi! Thanks for the sub, and I’m pleased to hear you found the video helpful. Let me know how you get on and if your dad is happy with the finished results! 😁👊
@@TheAdventuresofPhilJones no worries at all and I will let you know. Thanks 👍
Great tips 👍🏻
Thank you! 😁👍
Loved the ending 😆
Top job
Thanks, Liam! It still makes me laugh too, I’ll let my daughter know! 😁👍
Great video nice too see someone who takes pride in their bike it looks fantastic stay safe looking forward to more videos 🇬🇧👍
Thanks Richard. I definitely take pride when cleaning my bike and really hope sharing my techniques have helped others too! 😁👍
@@TheAdventuresofPhilJones thanks Phil. Maguire's also do a metal polish
@@richardpearson4248 I did notice that recently but I haven’t tried it yet! There are so many products out there, some of which I still want to try but this set up works really well for me! 😁
@@TheAdventuresofPhilJones if it works stick with it 🇬🇧👍
class videos really good explanation and really helpful
Thanks so much, I’m happy they have helped! 😊 Thanks for watching 👊
🤣🤣🤣 that ending ..
Oooo ..next vid sounds right up my street 👌🏻 nice one.!
I said it had a big ending! I can’t wait to crack on with the photography series, but there will be other videos too! 😁👍
Liked and thanks as always Mr J ......🏴
You’re a star! I hope you found it interesting? Do you use any of the same products? 👍
Great video thank you
Thanks for watching, I hope it helped! 😁👍
Bike looks great 👍
Thanks Ricky! It really does look like new at the moment, I’m very happy! 😁👍
Great series... thank you. You should really have more subscribers, count me in anyway, new fan.
Thanks so much, Dean! I’m pleased you enjoyed the series and really appreciate the kind words and for subscribing. It’s early days and I’ve got some exciting new videos in the making! 😁👍
But all credit to you you really take care your bike ir looks great i do same with my car id do with bike as well if i had one to bad most people dont take care thare things have you ever used bilt hamber atomic its a corision inhebtor i use on my car under body and rotors
Awesome
Regarding tyre pressures, when I had my two speed triples I kept the tyre pressures as Triumph recommended them, I now own a 2017 street triple r, and had my suspension set up at MCT, and was recommended to run both tyres at 36 psi, and it feels fine .
Thanks for sharing Paul. I’ve experimented with tyre pressures and have also run at 36 psi rear. I know some people who run at 33 psi rear. A subject for another video I think! 😁👊
Good Job ! ! 🎉🎉🎉 Je
Thanks! 😊🙏
Good content !
Thanks! 🙏
Phil - found your channel from your posts on Small UA-camrs Facebook page. Looks like we are in similar places on our UA-cam journey. I have posted several motovlogs on my Harley Davidson. I’m enjoying your content. New sub from the US.
Thanks Scott! I’ll check your videos out later. Just working on a new video and hoping it will be up tomorrow! 😁
Lovely bike
Thanks! I’m really pleased with it as you can probably tell! 😁👍
Great video Phil. Heres a tip, only use stainless wire wool, readily available nowadays. Reason is bits of that steel wool get into nooks and crannies and rust/stain the bike. I use Abranet cloth, 320. What soap do you use on the tyres? Dish soap? Cheers
Thanks for the encouragement and tips! That’s a good point, thanks for sharing! 👍 I’ve found just a little bit of dish soap does a great job! Thanks for watching! 🙌
Fantastico
Grazie! 😁👊
You should be a top motorcycle detailer page
I’ve still got lots to learn but enjoy trying to look after my bike and sharing a few tips! 😁👍
Awesome video.. you must have one VERY loving partner given how much time you spend making the bike look so good.. keep up the good work.. are you wanting to do more bike reviews ?... or just as you are?.. bit of everything?
Thanks Paul, you’re too kind! I try to share my love between the two of them! 🤣 I’ve got lots of ideas for future video’s including rides, reviews, days out, photography and introducing more friends. I hope I can create a balance which will keep my visitors interested! 😁👍
I wish Everybody take care about bike like You. Will be easier to buy used bike👍
I have to agree with you, it just makes sense to want to look after your pride and joy doesn’t it? 😁👍
Looking good! But, polish is a fine abrasive that's designed to remove fine scratches and swirl marks. Wax is used afterwards to create a shine full in larger scratches and protect the finely polished paintwork. That's what I've learnt over the years from starting as an Autoglym enthusiast to now being a Dodo Juice obsessive. But who gives a crap as long as it looks good and your happy with the result.
Thanks buddy! You’re absolutely right!! I think if I was using Meguairs polish, then I might apply the text book way, but as you say, it what works for you and give’s the best results. I am considering trying some alternative products for a video to compare results, watch this space. Thanks for watching and commenting! 😁👊
Hey Phil, top stuff +1 sub. Any tips on good products to keep a Tiger seat conditioned?
Thanks very much. I just use soap and water to keep my clean. I used to have these really awesome Turtle Wax leather wipes I used on my old Hotrod to keep the leather soft and clean. Any good leather cleaner should do the trick if it needs it would be my advice but you will find yourself sliding around for a bit! 😜👍
Meguiars🤩
Just wondered how often you deep clean your bike. Thanks
It really depends on the weather and road conditions. I think last year I gave it a good clean at the beginning and end of the riding season! Remember I’m fortunate I have press bikes to play with also!
Very nice. 👍
Thanks, Paul! I’m just hoping the bike stays dry for a while! 🤣
@@TheAdventuresofPhilJones Weathers not great. I am still off work with long Covid. I can’t can’t go out on the bike, even if I was up to it . If my employer see social media they would not pay me. Fortunately I got some pictures from last summer for IG . Just watching and viewing everyone else’s social media for now.
@@bowwave59 I’m sorry to hear you are still off and struggling. You definitely need to mend first then we can plan a ride out when the timing is right! I’m hoping for a local ride next week and will probably create a video! I hope you get better soon!
Excellent film that, I love and understand your OCD as I can be the same, congratulations on your bike as it looks amazing and as somebody who's getting back into photography after a 30 year break then a series of "how to" films would be excellent. Sound issues? I listened through head phones and apart from a little low frequency buzz I didn't detect any issues.
Thanks for the encouragement, I really appreciate it!!😊 I’ve got lots of ideas for new videos but just need a bit more time! Good luck with your photography and make sure you enjoy yourself. I can’t wait to share more soon and thanks for the comment 😁👊
@@TheAdventuresofPhilJones I first watched your cleaning film in the summer and quickly purchased some ACF, on Sunday I snow foamed the bike and straight away the sun came out and dried it, it took 3 washes to sort it, after drying I was ready for the ACF50 and low and behold I couldn't find it, nightmare!! lol. I guess it wasn't meant to be.
@@davidreed6817 oh no, it sounds like you had a bit of a nightmare! I’m fortunate as I can get my bike in the shade easily, I’m pleased you managed to sort it out. Don’t give up with the ACF50, just be patient and take your time 😁👍
Great series of videos, my only 2 cents as said by others before, the sequence is polish > wash. Not wash > polish.
Thanks so much, I appreciate it. I agree with your observation but I believe it’s a little different when using MucOff Speed Polish. I could be wrong and I do want to talk to MucOff about this, but in my experience this seems to be the best way to apply these products. If I was using a Meguiars Polish it may be different. Have you seen my video where I used Autobrite products?
I liked the exhaust cleaning tip.. where can you buy that polish and was the wool 0000 fine? Great shows Phil!
Thanks, it’s amazing polish but you need to be patient. The longer you spend doing it the better they will look! Thanks for the reminder, I’ve add links to where you can buy them in the description. It is Ultra fine 0000 wire wool I use! 😁👍
That’s immaculate
I try, but believe me it does get dirty! Clean. Ride. Repeat. 🤪👍
Hi Phil, your videos are extremely helpful.
I have a question. After doing all this hard work and getting the bike looking flawless, you go out for a great ride. But inevitably, you end up hitting countless bugs and now the bike is covered in dust and bug splats after just a few hours. Do you leave them on until you do another full wash, or do you try to do a partial wash on the affected areas?
I have a matt black street triple that is my obsession, but I also ride it as much as possible all year round and live in the countryside with very hard water. This means I have to avoid wax or polishing as to not increase the shine or gloss, and be very careful with water as just leaving a tiny bit on leads to nasty mineral deposits. Being matt black it often feels like merely looking at it will leave a mark so it's always a headache wanting to ride a lot while simultaneously keeping it clean!
Thanks Phil.
Hi! Thanks for watching and your kind comments. That’s a good question. I use a microfibre sponge or microfibre cloth which is damp. Place it over the bugs and they will lift off without any effort. You can also buy a protective spray for matt paint. I believe Mucoff do one? 😁👍
Great video, when are you free to come and spruce up my bike? 😂
Thanks, I’ll check my diary! 🤪
Very nice! What about a " How to lock your bike, or alarms etc" ??
Thanks! Yeah, good idea, thanks for the suggestion! 👊
How do you clean your cleaning appliances though? Mostly the oily and vaxy sponges/cloths/brushes?
I just wash them through with mild soapy water! 👍
Hi. I have found your videos really helpful. Thank you. I have followed your instructions and now my 2018 Speed Triple S is looking great. However, is there anything I can do to improve the appearance of the coolant pipes, as they really detract from the overall look of the bike? They have become faded and scruffy looking. I noticed that they regained their colour when they got ACF 50 on them, but soon returned to their faded look.
Thanks for your feedback and support, I’m pleased the videos have helped. I know what you mean about ACF-50 on old pipes, it doesn’t last long term. In the past I used boot polish, or you could use a black trim or tyre restorer. There are a few products on the market now, I suggest picking one and try researching on line for customer feedback! Please let me know how you get on. Good luck! 😁⚡️
Hi Phil. Thanks for your reply, and I will let you know! I saw that in an answer to a previous comment, you say that you have a method to remove deep scratches. Do you have a video on that?
@@kevinbonardt2104 You’re very welcome. Please remember I’m not a professional but just learnt techniques which have worked for me. It really depends on how deep the scratch is, if you wet it and it disappears then you should be able to repair the paint. I use a really fine wet and dry like 5000 or 8000 grit and carefully work over the scratched area, but then you want to mop it. I would recommend talking to a paint repair company who may be cheaper than you think and would do a cracking job! Autobrite Direct offers a paint restoration service and I used Chips Away to help me out a couple of times! 👍
I love stickers ...haha
There’s always one!!!! 🤪 Thanks for watching! 😁🙏
@@TheAdventuresofPhilJones haha that's me
What do you use to wash tyres with as I am unsure and don’t want to make the tyres / walls slippery and dangerous..
Mild soap and water, and a tyre scrubbing brush. Apart from making the tyres look as good as new the main purpose of cleaning them is to remove anything which could make the tyres slippery such as polish or splatters of oil! 👍
Hi mate, 1 like and 1 new sub!
I have a question 🤔
I have a harley davidson softail 2006,
Lots of chrome
Whats the best step by step process for me?
I'm confused about acf50 on the exhaust and polish and wax etc etc
Autosol dulled my exhaust when It got hot,
Here's what I was thinking
Pre rinse
Snow foam/jetoff after
Shampoo sponge wash
Leaf blow and leather dry
Acf50 all over on everything!
Then chrome polish
What after that?
I'll await your reply!
Thanks
Hi! Thanks for the like and sub.
I’ve been giving this some careful thought, and would agree with the order. I checked my notes and in my research if you coat everything with acf50 after cleaning and drying, it leaves a very fine coating which will protect the bike. You can then apply the wax and polish etc.
I use White Diamond metal polish, link in description, this is brilliant for chrome and also contains an amount of anti corrosion protection. If you polish the chrome and then apply acf50, it will dull but apply first will definitely help.
I checked this with a professional valet (FC Trott on Instagram) who uses this method. I understand your confusion as it appears you are polishing and removing the acf50 if you apply it first!
Test it on a small hidden area first to make sure you are happy with the results. It is awesome stuff, I’m confident you will love it!
Let me know how you get on. 😁👍
What is the spray bottle you used for applying the snow foam?
It’s the iK Foam Pressure Washer, you can see more of it in this video ua-cam.com/video/5j6A5Y5Ek-Y/v-deo.html You can pick them up for around £25 There’s a link in the description of that video too! 👍
Might do this one day...🤔 but in the meantime I think I'll just ride......😁
You can’t beat riding that’s for sure, enjoy! 😁👊
🤩🤩🤩🤩👌🏻👌🏻
How often do you wash your bike?
When it needs it is the honest answer. I don’t like it staying dirty for too long. I do get pleasure in looking after my bike! 😁👍
May i ask if the MucOff Polish left any residue on your engine case??I see your engine case has wrinkle paint and made me wonder .
MucOff also makes the Motorcycle Protectant and i thought that might be more appropriate maybe???
Should i buy both just in case or thre Polish is good for everything??
Thank you
Hi George. The Mucoff Speed Polish doesn’t leave any residue I’ve also started using Mucoff Motorcycle Protectant for the non painted areas and it works really well. I would recommend getting a can! In the summer months, I find myself blowing off the dust and removing bugs, then give the paint a light coat of Speed Polish to improve the shine! I hope this helps! 😁👍
@@TheAdventuresofPhilJones thank you sir !! I will go with both and experiment a bit . Thank you for replying 🏍
@@tigrarulez you’re welcome, let me know which one you prefer! 👍
@@TheAdventuresofPhilJones will do !!
Uh, wax is the protective layer, polishing removes a "layer" basically....so yeah, your polishing your wax layer and probably in the end have the scratches etc filled in with wax! So the result will be shiny, but the protection and shine wax provides isn't really used!
Thanks for watching and your comment, I do appreciate it. I’ve had a few similar comments and because in this case I was using MucOff Speed Polish I wasn’t working it into the paint like normal polish. That’s my excuse anyway! Check out one of my recent videos using AutoBrite products which they asked me to try. ua-cam.com/video/ZMpYpzHJE7o/v-deo.html
Imagine having the time?! If you ever sell a bike let me know, it’ll be better than new!!
can you use wax and polish over the top of acf50?
Yes! That’s the short answer 😁👍
Amazing thankyou much appreciated 👍 just orderd some acf50 so been watching some videos of yours
@@scottball2529 awesome, it’s great stuff. If I can help in anyway by answering any questions, then please shout! I hope you like my other video’s! 😁👍
Top man once again thankyou much appreciated
The bike looks fantastic. Poor Melissa though :(
Thanks buddy! She hasn’t helped me since, it’s a good job that was the final part! 🤣
I am sorry to tell you I detail my car but you wash compound then polish. Or polish I'd it only needs polish then you wax to protect that mug off seems like a two and one product polish and wax so basically all that wax you put on you are taking off with that muc off and it lays down it's own wax
Thanks for sharing your tips. I’ve found when using these products this gives me the best results. Check out this recent video where I test some different cleaning products with excellent results ua-cam.com/video/ZMpYpzHJE7o/v-deo.html 😁👍
@@TheAdventuresofPhilJones I saw it I dont have acses to that brand in the usa but i do to bilt hamber and thare auto wash atom mac ant auto foam work great for me i haven tried touchless yet
Found it a but odd that you would scrub the tyres after polishing and waxing the bike...
Hi, thanks for watching. The idea of scrubbing the tyres is to make sure there’s no unwanted polish or product on the tyres, so I get maximum grip. It only needs a light scrub with water and doesn’t make a mess if you’re careful. 👍
Obsessive or wot?! Life’s too short - I’d rather ride my bikes than fuss over maintaining their pristine showroom looks. But each to their own, I guess.
Each to their own indeed! I actually really enjoy looking after my bike as much as I do riding! Thanks for watching 😁👍
Then 1 ride and it’s dirty again 😂 there’s not much point going so far cleaning
We had such a dry summer last year, I think I only washed it twice! Each to their own. Thanks for watching! 👊