Hey there folks!
I know there's already a few topics about that but I though I'd share my experience as I didn't seem to find a topic relating to the product I'm using.
So, thoroughly cleaned my 14 last week, you know that 3-hour long process where you even have to sacrifice your beloved toothbrush? And it doesn't happen very very often since she's my daily commuter and I've been frustrated enough times seeing it rain on the same day... So I've been experiencing with a very easy to find and cheap solution. :grin:
As most of you guys, I am always sad to see the usual deterioration on the finish of my engine (black paint fading to grey, white corrosion spots between the fins, etc) and as I'm planning to have the engine resprayed when I have some spare cash (probably around year 2075), I though I'd take the risk.
So... (drumroll)... I'm simply using... a car cockpit cleaner! (tadaaaaaaaaa!) The one I had on hand was from Arexons, but I guess any other will do. It doesn't leave a thick coating (even if applied generously) and it's not sticky, as mentioned in other topics and it's cheap, around MUR300 a can (USD1 = MUR37, EUR1 = MUR40, roughly). It's paraffine-based, not silicone. I was already using it on the plastic and rubber bits around the bike and then one day I tried on the aluminium reservoirs on the handlebar. I tried it over and over again without seeing any negative effect on the metal, so I then tried it on the engine to see if it would handle the heat without altering anything. So far so good! It'll wash out eventually in the rain without leaving unwanted residue, so the next engine wash is a straight-forward process.
And it doesn't leave a super shiny coating, like mentioned in other topics, it mostly pretty much restores the original finish IMO. I use my cousin's (super clean) K6 14's engine with original finish as a frame of reference.
See pictures below, the one of my engine from the side is the day I washed my bike, the one from the top is 5 days after.
I might appear as a guy who feels like he rediscovered fire here (and it's a bit true :laugh: ) when someone else might have done it and shared it.
I really love this community as it genuinely feels like a great family, thanks to the everyone that and to the admins striving to keep it a nice place, unlike other forums (mostly supersports bikes) where the ambiance is hindered by competition, ego and "who's got the bigger pair".
I thought I could repay all this good vibes and add my two cents in a constructive way! :hat:
Ride safe and keep the 14 living! :)
looking good :clapping:
Good tip, not that I've ever seen that can down this way. When are you doing the top coat on the tank? :stir: :whistling:
Car cockpit cleaner?
Anyone know what that translates to here in 'Straya ?
(Please don't say Mr Sheen)
Quote from: Notty on Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 01:23 AM
looking good :clapping:
Thanks Notty :) So good not seeing the grayish fade indeed!
Quote from: KiwiCol on Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 02:42 AM
Good tip, not that I've ever seen that can down this way. When are you doing the top coat on the tank? :stir: :whistling:
Hehe. I knew that scratch on the tank wouldn't go unnoticed (courtesy of the previous owner). Will soon actually order a brand new tank from Germany/Netherlands in L99 scheme, probably in January if the December money harvest works well :notworthy:
Quote from: VladTepes on Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 11:31 AM
Car cockpit cleaner?
Anyone know what that translates to here in 'Straya ?
(Please don't say Mr Sheen)
Seems like you and Mr. Sheen have a bit of history Mike! Well Arexons is Italian, IIRC, so they basically speak their own English language :grin:
I think their competition also call it "Dashboard Protector", "Interior Shine" and alike. In essence any paraffine-based spray can really. It's used to prevent aging on interior plastics. I guess any other will do ;)
Good job & good of you to take the time to let everyone know.
I'm using the s100 engine brightner, which was also recommended on here. Does a great job too.
I think KiwiCol was being even cheekier than that, and was referring to the actual grey colour :whistling: (he's a cheeky boy) :grin: I would never say something like that :cheesy:
Thanks for the tip Sweaty, I'll keep an eye out for the S100 when travelling. Mauritius is so late in everything than I can't even find simple things like Autosol or 3M products here... Actually had to buy some Autosol in South Africa during a trip there a couple of months ago!
And yes, now I remember an discussion on paint schemes, and that Col has one of the MUCH FASTER black 14's! :P
Mine was actually almost certainly black from factory before the previous owner painted her in a Bandit-like dark metallic grey. I don't really... okay I'll say it... like the black one! :devil: and don't even get me started on the Z version!
That's ok Latetsorpa, lots of people don't like the Blacks. They're rarer than the Blue n Whites, but not as rare as the primer & clearcoat ones. :whistling:
Sweaty, any local contacts on s100. Used to get it local but now only o/seas, freight the killer. The Harley stuff works im told, me in a Harley shop? Well no one says much when im in the dress shop, i might be ok😂
Grog, I last purchased it from here 2 years ago $19.95 + $9.95 postage
S100 australia
http://www.s100.com.au/
But it does not seem to exist anymore :whatever:
Latetsorpa, the B&W's are definately the nicest & fastest, especially the K6 scheme :smile2:
Quote from: Sweaty on Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 05:24 PM
Latetsorpa, the B&W's are definately the nicest & fastest, especially the K6 scheme :smile2:
Luckily I've got one of them as well! :boogie: :smitten:
Sweaty, best price is now around $40 inc freight. Harley black $25, pick up. Pig Spit also rates but expensive. Guess its a trip to Harley shop.
I used the Harley black and it does work :) but Harley riders now wave to me :bugga:
Im friendly Notty, ill wave back. Does it also mean i can have open end pipe, just annoy the hell out of all humans? Does al the countries you blokes live in have harley epidemic like Oz? They drive me crazy, worst engine noise ever.
Love the sound of a Hog, like everything about Harleys apart from riding them. :)
Mjgt, so glad you like their noise.Come and live in my house, youll soon change your ideas.
Way too smoky for me grog, when all the fires are out I might take you up on that. :lol:
Quote from: VladTepes on Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 11:31 AM
Car cockpit cleaner?
Anyone know what that translates to here in 'Straya ?
(Please don't say Mr Sheen)
Oz used to have Armor All may be similar.
I didn't mean mister sheen, I did actually mean that armour all shite.
Leaves a film of crap on the inside of windscreen in cars when it evaporates from the dash etc.
As far as use on engine - I guess it relies on engine being Black to start with and not already faded?
Vlad, try the Repco brand interior protectant for your car, works perfectly, doesnt leave slimy feel as does Armorall. Bigger bottle & cheaper.
We have Repco here too, will have an eyeball next time I'm in there, for the car though. :onya:
Thanks grog mate will do,.
Quote from: grog on Thursday, 12 December 2019, 04:39 PM
Vlad, try the Repco brand interior protectant for your car, works perfectly, doesnt leave slimy feel as does Armorall. Bigger bottle & cheaper.
Most of the protectants on the market are silicone fuelled and not the best for the materials they are supposedly protecting 303 products make a silicone free protectant that is a true sunscreen to protect and stop fading and is OK for leather as well , have been using it for years and works well , not as cheap as others though
Regards,
Quote from: grog on Thursday, 12 December 2019, 04:39 PM
Vlad, try the Repco brand interior protectant for your car, works perfectly, doesnt leave slimy feel as does Armorall. Bigger bottle & cheaper.
The new Armour All is advertised as being non greasy, or maybe they test it with rubber gloves on.
Have been using WD40 does smoke a bit to start with.
Won't have Armour All in the workshop. Bad to have around if you intend to paint anything. Full of silicone.
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Friday, 13 December 2019, 05:46 AM
Armour All ..... Full of silicone.
Indeed which is why it leaves a near impossible to remove film of crap on the inside of windscreens from repeated baking...
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Friday, 13 December 2019, 05:46 AM
Have been using WD40 does smoke a bit to start with.
Won't have Armour All in the workshop. Bad to have around if you intend to paint anything. Full of silicone.
Have always used WD40 :onya:
S100 far the best.
Quote from: grog on Monday, 06 January 2020, 08:57 PM
S100 far the best.
which would be great if it was available.
Quote from: horse on Friday, 13 December 2019, 12:38 AM
303 products make a silicone free protectant that is a true sunscreen to protect and stop fading and is OK for leather as well , have been using it for years and works well , not as cheap as others though
Yeah cool 303 is awesome stuff, I have some of that!
Quote from: VladTepes on Wednesday, 29 January 2020, 02:56 PM
Quote from: grog on Monday, 06 January 2020, 08:57 PM
S100 far the best.
which would be great if it was available.
Is this the stuff here? https://www.autobarn.net/s100-engine.html (https://www.autobarn.net/s100-engine.html)
There's a whole lot of stuff here https://www.autobarn.net/s100.html (https://www.autobarn.net/s100.html)
Good try Nic but that's a US Autobarn. Australian Autobarn don't carry it.
Oh FFS :facepalm:
Quote from: Latetsorpa on Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 12:10 AM
Hey there folks!
I know there's already a few topics about that but I though I'd share my experience as I didn't seem to find a topic relating to the product I'm using.
So, thoroughly cleaned my 14 last week, you know that 3-hour long process where you even have to sacrifice your beloved toothbrush? And it doesn't happen very very often since she's my daily commuter and I've been frustrated enough times seeing it rain on the same day... So I've been experiencing with a very easy to find and cheap solution. :grin:
As most of you guys, I am always sad to see the usual deterioration on the finish of my engine (black paint fading to grey, white corrosion spots between the fins, etc) and as I'm planning to have the engine resprayed when I have some spare cash (probably around year 2075), I though I'd take the risk.
So... (drumroll)... I'm simply using... a car cockpit cleaner! (tadaaaaaaaaa!) The one I had on hand was from Arexons, but I guess any other will do. It doesn't leave a thick coating (even if applied generously) and it's not sticky, as mentioned in other topics and it's cheap, around MUR300 a can (USD1 = MUR37, EUR1 = MUR40, roughly). It's paraffine-based, not silicone. I was already using it on the plastic and rubber bits around the bike and then one day I tried on the aluminium reservoirs on the handlebar. I tried it over and over again without seeing any negative effect on the metal, so I then tried it on the engine to see if it would handle the heat without altering anything. So far so good! It'll wash out eventually in the rain without leaving unwanted residue, so the next engine wash is a straight-forward process.
And it doesn't leave a super shiny coating, like mentioned in other topics, it mostly pretty much restores the original finish IMO. I use my cousin's (super clean) K6 14's engine with original finish as a frame of reference.
See pictures below, the one of my engine from the side is the day I washed my bike, the one from the top is 5 days after.
I might appear as a guy who feels like he rediscovered fire here (and it's a bit true :laugh: ) when someone else might have done it and shared it.
I really love this community as it genuinely feels like a great family, thanks to the everyone that and to the admins striving to keep it a nice place, unlike other forums (mostly supersports bikes) where the ambiance is hindered by competition, ego and "who's got the bigger pair".
I thought I could repay all this good vibes and add my two cents in a constructive way! :hat:
Ride safe and keep the 14 living! :)
Think I'll give that a go...the engine does looks a bit grubby.
Rewind, rewind! Before you start spraying your fancy canned stuff all over the engine block, give it an easy scrub - and forget toothbrushes. For a couple of quid buy a car alloy wheel brush. Perfect results, a really flexible tool brilliant for getting into all those awkward areas, and really quick. Then you can get your Mr. Sheen out..... ;)
Indeed. Good advice.
Years ago I used to use Mr Sheen to clean my guitars, somewhere along the way they changed it, now I hate the smell of it, used to smell ok, not now, typical :frustrated:
Quote from: Ginju on Thursday, 05 March 2020, 05:33 AM
Quote from: Latetsorpa on Wednesday, 11 December 2019, 12:10 AM
Hey there folks!
I know there's already a few topics about that but I though I'd share my experience as I didn't seem to find a topic relating to the product I'm using.
So, thoroughly cleaned my 14 last week, you know that 3-hour long process where you even have to sacrifice your beloved toothbrush? And it doesn't happen very very often since she's my daily commuter and I've been frustrated enough times seeing it rain on the same day... So I've been experiencing with a very easy to find and cheap solution. :grin:
As most of you guys, I am always sad to see the usual deterioration on the finish of my engine (black paint fading to grey, white corrosion spots between the fins, etc) and as I'm planning to have the engine resprayed when I have some spare cash (probably around year 2075), I though I'd take the risk.
So... (drumroll)... I'm simply using... a car cockpit cleaner! (tadaaaaaaaaa!) The one I had on hand was from Arexons, but I guess any other will do. It doesn't leave a thick coating (even if applied generously) and it's not sticky, as mentioned in other topics and it's cheap, around MUR300 a can (USD1 = MUR37, EUR1 = MUR40, roughly). It's paraffine-based, not silicone. I was already using it on the plastic and rubber bits around the bike and then one day I tried on the aluminium reservoirs on the handlebar. I tried it over and over again without seeing any negative effect on the metal, so I then tried it on the engine to see if it would handle the heat without altering anything. So far so good! It'll wash out eventually in the rain without leaving unwanted residue, so the next engine wash is a straight-forward process.
And it doesn't leave a super shiny coating, like mentioned in other topics, it mostly pretty much restores the original finish IMO. I use my cousin's (super clean) K6 14's engine with original finish as a frame of reference.
See pictures below, the one of my engine from the side is the day I washed my bike, the one from the top is 5 days after.
I might appear as a guy who feels like he rediscovered fire here (and it's a bit true :laugh: ) when someone else might have done it and shared it.
I really love this community as it genuinely feels like a great family, thanks to the everyone that and to the admins striving to keep it a nice place, unlike other forums (mostly supersports bikes) where the ambiance is hindered by competition, ego and "who's got the bigger pair".
I thought I could repay all this good vibes and add my two cents in a constructive way! :hat:
Ride safe and keep the 14 living! :)
Think I'll give that a go...the engine does looks a bit grubby.
Fastforward,Fastworward !...Tried your engine cleaner ''discovery'' and it works a treat...not alloy wheel brush :lol:
I think what
@DP1400 meant with the brush is to clean the engine first before spraying the cockpit cleaner onto the gunk.
I found an ancient cockpit spray in my stash that should fit the bill. Will give it a try these days.
Andre - how ancient. Do check it, it goes off eventually.
I've been using this product for a few years, I spray it all over the motor frame hoses .. I don't intentionally spray the tank or seat,
Spray on and leave it, if you feel the need wipe over with a micro fibre cloth the next day.
Bunnings Australia - $12.99 for a litre.
Hmm I just checked the MSDS on that and it's a silicon based product. (much like 'Armor-All') so that's a NO from me.
YMMV.
Quote from: VladTepes on Saturday, 04 May 2024, 10:08 PMHmm I just checked the MSDS on that and it's a silicon based product. (much like 'Armor-All') so that's a NO from me.
YMMV.
Fair enough, I've seen no negatives in using it on any of my vehicles. :whatever:
Mate its probably fine for what you are doing.
I will not use it inside a car as that leads to that filmy build-up of hard to clean stuff on the inside of the windscreen (due to evaporation from very high inside car temps).
Quote from: VladTepes on Monday, 06 May 2024, 12:03 AMMate its probably fine for what you are doing.
I will not use it inside a car as that leads to that filmy build-up of hard to clean stuff on the inside of the windscreen (due to evaporation from very high inside car temps).
That's the good thing about it, it doesn't leave the greasy feeling that attracts dust etc. Armor All is crap IMO and ridiculously expensive.
Those who have tried the Bunnings stuff have liked it.
👍
S100 is only $157 delivered, gone up a bit from $20 last can. Ive run out finally, trip to Harley shop $35.
A clothes peg, paper towels, WD40 and elbow grease is how I clean the engine and fins. I don't mind using Armorall but I'm not the one that'll be repainting the bike. :cheers:
These are cheap as, last around 12 months, work so well with a bit of truckwash, hose off, let dry, apply S100, which now will be Hardly engine brightener. https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/403883509860?itmmeta=01HX94T4MHFQM5VBWEH1KCAMNX&hash=item5e09554864:g:UdwAAOSwfCdjIEOp&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8Aww6ast%2BnWAbNMIKrxYvADNfsdcvcj9rsrItLXlKa%2Bd%2FFIJOyhFbgix0SLNcDDt4IZD26h4X5NkZXu8siGuqbGm8a3rMXQhHEPHCQ%2BfdoFKaCqdj%2FJ1OZ9HIin7jlWofAWnra1v%2BbOxcSmFWuD%2FHSP05FcKMzf4bp3KnDsFQGIoUCZKJzySxan0sSrD1SiEP6Nji%2FTA5xTtsIHS0xzM8K5%2BaToKK5Wc4f7GKOybOOl9ajO%2FRLO22H%2BJiE73OyMjSFnwvVaNTqkr2GJI0pWGX%2FZWYq1kxTIQUEhTslLxfv4OQZvUxB7UCHUW7GzuSWUVtA%3D%3D%7Ctkp%3ABk9SR6zK6KTqYw