"Polishing Motorcycle Plastic" - yeah okay, did you? Didn't see you do plastic? Wasn't that metal? Came here for the plastic part, leaving here without the part...
I just repossessed my motorcycle from a "friend" that couldn't keep up on payments with me. I got the bike back and its a little bit tattered up. 2020 FXBB soft tail street bob, I will be ordering yalls product and link you guys on the before and after video when its up mid September! Thank you for the video on how to do this! Very much appreciated!
Try using less polish, five dime size drops is all it takes, also don't forget to prime the pad with pad conditioner or clay luber at the least. Make sure to spread the polish out over the paint surface. Work the polish in slowly unless you're using a rotary polisher. With a dual action polisher, start by placing the machine on the paint and maxing out the speed setting to start polishing. Most of the time you've used too much product, it's a common thing. Try it again, and let us know if the same thing happens. C.G. Alex -
I'd be curious to know what you'd recommend for the plastic console insert on many Harleys. They fog over like car headlamps so correct them the same way you'd do a headlight?
ArmorAll Outlast Trim & Plastic Restorer pretty much got the inset on my ‘98 Springer looking like new after about five applications. I was pretty impressed, all considered.
Hi AJ, how's it going? Chemical Guys Moto Metal Polish polishes and shines chrome, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and even titanium. The light polishing formula is blended with ultra-refined abrasives and metal cleansers that restore a mirror shine to polished metals. Moto Metal removes light stains, oxidation, tarnish, bluing, road tar, water spots, filth, and grime to reveal a show-winning shine. Check it out below and thanks for watching! www.chemicalguys.com/Moto_Metal_Polish_Cleaner_for_Motorcycles_p/mto10616.htm
Use 0000 steel wool. You can get a bag of it at any auto parts store. I use it all the time on chrome. Does a great job with removing rust & minor pitting. Just be careful because the steel wool breaks down into small particles of steel. You’ll want to vacuum off the floor area and blow down the bike with compressed air after cleaning the chrome.
Hi Charlie, yes! You can use the Clay Bar to decontaminate any exterior surface that is shiny or clear, such as paintwork, glass, clear plastic, and polished metal surfaces. Just be careful around stickers or decals if your bike has them. You should definitely clay bar your bike if you are planning on polishing! Thanks for watching, Charlie, and make sure to pick up your premium CG clay bar before the 4th of July sale ends!
@@ChemicalGuys What if the paint is really thin and rough to start with? I ordered aftermarket fairings and it is really easy to scratch the paint. Also, will the DA rotary burn through the paint with the green pad?
@@anthonyportis3443 Absolutely fine. Just do a small section to make sure that you situation is not the exception, but I'd imagine you'll be fine. Cheers.
Hi! In this video, Nick is using the small 4" Green Hex Logic pad. I will leave a link to it below! Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for a new video dropping tomorrow! www.chemicalguys.com/Hex_Logic_Heavy_Polishing_Pad_4_Inch_p/bufx_103hex4.htm
Hey! This is a 3inch backing plate. www.chemicalguys.com/torq-r5-dual-action-backing-plate-with-hyper-flex-technology/r5-hyperflex-backing-plate.html?gtmListValue=Internal%20Search
This isn't plastic though, Harley fairings are metal.. I wanted to know how to remove swirls and scratches from plastics as I'm sure polishing plastics is a completely different process to metal..
Hi there, you don't polish plastic because there's no clear coat unless it's a headlight. You might have to sand the plastic, but you could damage it that way.
Brilliant, thank you. So is there anything you can do to for the plastics, I'm guessing even a filler glaze might do more harm than good? Would you do anything other than a shampoo and wax?
You only have two options, applying trim dressing to keep plastic from fading and cracking, or apply a ceramic coating to protect the plastic from becoming damaged.
The Moto Line SS Remover is perfectly safe to be used on any plastic fairings. It's able to remove scratches, swirls, water spots, and other sorts of imperfections.
Funny how a Harley bike owner doesn’t want you to take his bike apart, he should be used to it by now, mechanics have to take them apart all the time, if not the parts should vibrate loose all by themselves
what makes the polish specially for bikes? How is it different from car polish?
They can't answer this question
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"Polishing Motorcycle Plastic" - yeah okay, did you? Didn't see you do plastic? Wasn't that metal? Came here for the plastic part, leaving here without the part...
The side covers on this Harley are plastic. FYI.
He did his hair with that.
Don’t forget about his forehead.
This background song is fantastic!
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I just repossessed my motorcycle from a "friend" that couldn't keep up on payments with me. I got the bike back and its a little bit tattered up. 2020 FXBB soft tail street bob, I will be ordering yalls product and link you guys on the before and after video when its up mid September! Thank you for the video on how to do this! Very much appreciated!
Thank you for a great video on how polish a harley which means more chemical guys products for my arsenal love your products keep up the good work
Hey Ben! Thanks so much for watching!!
- CG Nick
Great, a double edged sword. Now I need a D/A polisher 😂. Good stuff thanks for sharing
Thanks so much for tuning in!!
So….what about plastic fairings? Like sport bikes fairs??
Jeff Goldblum ?
Beat me to it
What buffer is that? ...the Harley fender is most likely metal; will this also work on plastic fairings?
Can we compound and polish bike glossy fiber parts?
Hey there! It is perfectly fine to polish any gloss painted surface around the bike.
- CG Nick
You can use v32-38 on the motorcycle as well correct? Same with vss??
Awesome! What about the thin detail lines? Can you polish over it without worrying about damaging the lines?
@@Ladosligese of&
When I polish the machine throws the polish around, and it gets sticky and stuck in the paint, what am I doing wrong
Try using less polish, five dime size drops is all it takes, also don't forget to prime the pad with pad conditioner or clay luber at the least. Make sure to spread the polish out over the paint surface. Work the polish in slowly unless you're using a rotary polisher. With a dual action polisher, start by placing the machine on the paint and maxing out the speed setting to start polishing. Most of the time you've used too much product, it's a common thing. Try it again, and let us know if the same thing happens.
C.G. Alex -
Which dual action polisher you using?
Hi Russell! Check out the TORQX Random Orbital Polisher.
- CG Nick
www.chemicalguys.com/torqx-random-orbital-polisher-kit/BUF503X.html
@@ChemicalGuys video recommended dual action for rookies. I noticed you have a long throw one too. Is the torq random orbital you linked forgiving?
I'd be curious to know what you'd recommend for the plastic console insert on many Harleys. They fog over like car headlamps so correct them the same way you'd do a headlight?
Hey Bill! Clear optical plastic can be corrected just like headlights and sealed to repel harsh elements.
ArmorAll Outlast Trim & Plastic Restorer pretty much got the inset on my ‘98 Springer looking like new after about five applications. I was pretty impressed, all considered.
There is also hand polishing
What torq is in this video? Model number
"to take of fingerprints" *touches it afterwarts* 😂
What's "Afterwarts" ??
@@rockyp3917 some kind of warts prolly
What about chrome? I cant seem to find a decent how to on buffing chrome scratches out.
Hi AJ, how's it going? Chemical Guys Moto Metal Polish polishes and shines chrome, stainless steel, aluminum, copper, brass, and even titanium. The light polishing formula is blended with ultra-refined abrasives and metal cleansers that restore a mirror shine to polished metals. Moto Metal removes light stains, oxidation, tarnish, bluing, road tar, water spots, filth, and grime to reveal a show-winning shine. Check it out below and thanks for watching!
www.chemicalguys.com/Moto_Metal_Polish_Cleaner_for_Motorcycles_p/mto10616.htm
Use 0000 steel wool. You can get a bag of it at any auto parts store. I use it all the time on chrome. Does a great job with removing rust & minor pitting. Just be careful because the steel wool breaks down into small particles of steel. You’ll want to vacuum off the floor area and blow down the bike with compressed air after cleaning the chrome.
So could I use the clay bar on my motorbike as its plastic not metal
Hi Charlie, yes! You can use the Clay Bar to decontaminate any exterior surface that is shiny or clear, such as paintwork, glass, clear plastic, and polished metal surfaces. Just be careful around stickers or decals if your bike has them. You should definitely clay bar your bike if you are planning on polishing! Thanks for watching, Charlie, and make sure to pick up your premium CG clay bar before the 4th of July sale ends!
@@ChemicalGuys What if the paint is really thin and rough to start with? I ordered aftermarket fairings and it is really easy to scratch the paint. Also, will the DA rotary burn through the paint with the green pad?
Why not take the dash off and do whole tank?
if you were listening dude the customer did not want the bike taken to bits
william harris taken to bits lol 3 screws and two clips to do it right
Can’t find your motorcycle products
Hey! It is perfectly safe to use your favorite Chemical Guys products to detail your car, truck, motorcycle, and marine crafts.
What’s the best to use on the Chrome
Hi Ryan! Check out Light Metal Polish to remove stains and oxidation.
0000 steel wool it the best thing you can use on chrome. Those that chrome parts recommend it.
What do you recommend on the painted plastic pieces?
Hey Brian! You can use the same process for paint plastic surfaces.
- CG Nick
@@ChemicalGuys even the clay bar?
@@anthonyportis3443 Absolutely fine. Just do a small section to make sure that you situation is not the exception, but I'd imagine you'll be fine. Cheers.
Good vid.thanx
Glad you enjoyed the video!!
What size pad are you using
Hi! In this video, Nick is using the small 4" Green Hex Logic pad. I will leave a link to it below! Thanks for watching, and stay tuned for a new video dropping tomorrow!
www.chemicalguys.com/Hex_Logic_Heavy_Polishing_Pad_4_Inch_p/bufx_103hex4.htm
you should be a rapper 😄
you got link to that kit
Hi there! Check out these kits for polishing essentials.
www.chemicalguys.com/kits/polishing/
Anything for the chrome ?
Hey! Check out this link.
www.chemicalguys.com/light-metal-polish/SPI_404_16.html
What size backing plate are you using?
Hey! This is a 3inch backing plate.
www.chemicalguys.com/torq-r5-dual-action-backing-plate-with-hyper-flex-technology/r5-hyperflex-backing-plate.html?gtmListValue=Internal%20Search
This is sold out. I have to look for another product.
Hi Adrian! Check out C4 Clear Cut Correction Compound and P4 Precision Paint Perfection Polish.
This isn't plastic though, Harley fairings are metal.. I wanted to know how to remove swirls and scratches from plastics as I'm sure polishing plastics is a completely different process to metal..
Hi there, you don't polish plastic because there's no clear coat unless it's a headlight. You might have to sand the plastic, but you could damage it that way.
Brilliant, thank you. So is there anything you can do to for the plastics, I'm guessing even a filler glaze might do more harm than good? Would you do anything other than a shampoo and wax?
You only have two options, applying trim dressing to keep plastic from fading and cracking, or apply a ceramic coating to protect the plastic from becoming damaged.
Harley-Davidson fairings are not metal dumbass.
@@ChemicalGuys as far as I'm aware all sports bikes have a clear coat on their fairings...
Waooo brother amazing
Hi Ravi! Glad you enjoyed the video!!
- CG Nick
@@ChemicalGuys you are such a chemical guy bro, because enough technically i haven't been seen before.
What kind of machine is that can I order it
Hey! Check out the TORQ 10FX.
www.chemicalguys.com/torq10fx-random-orbital-polisher/BUF_501.html?gtmListValue=Internal%20Search
How do I find a kit fro my bike
Hey! Check out these kits.
www.chemicalguys.com/kits/
Do you wax after?
Hey! Yes, after polishing it is important to apply a protectant such as wax.
Why not Ecosmart and V36?
Because it's a video made to showcase these motorcycle specific products.
What model # polisher is that ?
Hey! Check out this link.
www.chemicalguys.com/torqx-random-orbital-polisher-kit/BUF503X.html
Unavailable :(
Hey! Check out the V Line of Polishes to remove swirls and scratches.
www.chemicalguys.com/v-line-polish-compound/v-line-polish-compound.html
Is it okay to use on motorcycle painted plastic ?
The Moto Line SS Remover is perfectly safe to be used on any plastic fairings. It's able to remove scratches, swirls, water spots, and other sorts of imperfections.
Chemical Guys just placed my order on amazon thanks
What's the difference between green and white pad? Is the green a little bit more of a dense pad?
Hi Ross! That's right, the Green Hex-Logic Pad offers a light cut whereas the White Hex-Logic Pad is great for a final or light polish.
@@ChemicalGuys thanks for the response! You guys offer so many different products, it's definitely a lot to take it
My helmet has light swirls, can I use the same product or v38 to Polish the helmet? Thanks.
Assuming that the helmet has a clear coat, the answer is yes.
How many times can the bike be polish before loosing all the clear coat?
As many licks as it takes to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop
@@atranimecs hahaha good one!
Is he renting Jeff goldblums voice?
Thanks so much for watching!
@@ChemicalGuys great video I was taken aback by how much he sounds like Goldblum
Bikes must be so annoying to do compared to cars.
Hey! With the right tools for the job it can be a breeze!!
Funny how a Harley bike owner doesn’t want you to take his bike apart, he should be used to it by now, mechanics have to take them apart all the time, if not the parts should vibrate loose all by themselves
LOL
disliking just because theres no Jen in this video
i disliked cuz of shitty bike get something with power a hayabusa or a H2 supercharged kawasaki.
Oh man😂
KoG GoK you really disliked the video because your an uneducated non Moto enthusiast or just stupid .....ill elect for the later.
What kind of polish or wax can be used in colour plastic like dirt bike
Hey there! For painted plastic components I recommend applying Redline Hyper Seal.
www.chemicalguys.com/redline-hyper-seal-high-shine-wax-and-sealant-for-motorcycles/redline-hyper-seal-wax.html