44 teeth - how to wash your bike... on long term gen 4 demo

[Marc A]

This came up on my feed tonight... interesting to watch.... esp the diluted acid on the exhaust and the results they get from it.

https://youtu.be/wgmtu3OVzMI

 

[andyf]

Never use the sponge you clean the wheels with to clean the screen. They should've got Nelly (the guy washing the GS) to do it.

 

[bmwbadboy]

Seriously why one needs to watch youtube to figure out how to wash the bike.

 

[alex]

If you want to see cleaning freaks, Larry of Ammo NYC is a good one to watch - https://www.youtube.com/user/AMMONYCdotcom
Not many bikes sadly.

 

[Marc A]

I usually follow auto finesse... lots of good guides on their web. And I rate their products too.
specific cloths for specific areas of the bike.

 

[alex]

Reading the comments on the 44Teeth, sounds like they had dubious process from wheels to bodywork. Nothing that cleans the bodywork should be used on the frame/engine/wheels...

 

[Dox]

If you want to see cleaning freaks, Larry of Ammo NYC is a good one to watch - https://www.youtube.com/user/AMMONYCdotcom
Not many bikes sadly.

Have you see the barns with about 200 cars in it? Should keep him busy for a while.

Another good one on youtube who puts the detail into detailing is WhiteDetails - cars only but a good watch to see the minutiae they go to.

 

[Schuey]

I did watch that last night and to be honest I was cringing at some of the things the guy was doing. It confirms for me the reason I ask dealers not to wash my cars or bikes when they go in for service. But hey, we're all different and anal about different things. Even that acid, although good for the exhaust, I was more concerned about any overspray on the plastics and fairings and any damage it would cause.

 

[Katie]

Does all this mean that bikes aren't self-cleaning? How disappointing... :grumpy:

 

[r25sti]

Does all this mean that bikes aren't self-cleaning? How disappointing... :grumpy:

my missis bike is. lol

 

[Katie]

my missis bike is. lol

Relationship 'I'll do it then shall I?' poker - You start with the wet towels on the floor, she raises you a grubby bike :biggrin-new:

 

[Corkgsxr]

Being honest besides the acid part I don't think he was far off. I'd wonder about overspray. And acid leaves a dull finish. I'd use cloth and autosol

Iv years of powerwash, spray cleaner stuff. Powerwash. Big bucket with good car shampoo same cloth work from top down. Wheels last.

If I'm feeling fruity wax it after.

Iv never had a elec issue over powerwashing. And iv never had any noticeable scratches or dullness in the paint cleaning the way j do

 

[Rednine]

This came up on my feed tonight... interesting to watch.... esp the diluted acid on the exhaust and the results they get from it.

https://youtu.be/wgmtu3OVzMI

Sorry Marc that was a seriously boring watch, nevertheless, the paint I was also watching is very nearly dry now. :unconscious:

 

[LOCKE]

The video was only to promote their sponsors WD40. As a keen detailer the process was so wrong. Spraying acid on the exhaust is no different to Harpic which has been discussed on the forum in the past.