Freezing

[stuartb]

The weather was horrendous up our way earlier

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[soofsayer]

.......so you stayed in with your bike and this is the result of your man love?

 

[Stephen]

.......so you stayed in with your bike and this is the result of your man love?

He was just pleased to see it!

 

[JimmyMac]

You should never put that much salty liquid near your bike.

JimmyMac

 

[FreudianSlip]

Hell fire - buster gonad has *nothing* on you.

 

[Flyingscotsman]

I'll avoid any more jokes (but I do like them) and ask a *serious* question. Does this snow-foam stuff actually work ie hose it off and its clean or does it just look nice (or amusing) and then you have to clean with sponge and cloths.

This is a serious question from someone who hates bike cleaning, but likes a clean bike, so any labour saving option is good :joyous:

 

[snooker]

I'm the same. I like a clean bike but hate cleaning. So what do you recommend?

 

[JimmyMac]

I use a low pressure high temperature Karcher cleaner with a chemical called Virosol as the cleaning agent, mustn't let it dry on your bike though. A quick spray like what Stuart did and a rub over the bike with a microfibre glove to agitate it al then a ten minute low pressure rinse and the jobs a good one.

Hardly any effort and you can drink coffee and listen to Absolute 80's at the same time.

JimmyMac

 

[2002sportevo]

I use a low pressure high temperature Karcher cleaner with a chemical called Virosol as the cleaning agent, mustn't let it dry on your bike though. A quick spray like what Stuart did and a rub over the bike with a microfibre glove to agitate it al then a ten minute low pressure rinse and the jobs a good one.

Hardly any effort and you can drink coffee and listen to Absolute 80's at the same time.

JimmyMac

Jimmy, I just bought a hot washer as well - never quite sure how high to go temperature wise - I've set it between 50 - 60 degC and it seems to work very well......what temp are you using ?

 

[alex]

I'd recommend cold water to rinse salt off, as warm activates the salt crystals and speeds corrosion.
Then move to the snow foam, which does work, don't let it dry, agitate with a soft brush or towel.
Then you can rinse with warm water.
Snow foam does strip all the polish/waxes etc. So you must rebuild that layer afterwards.
I'd personally use a lambs wool mitt and Meguirs NXT wash after the snow foam to go over it by hand.
Once that's rinsed off, it's a case of either clay bar'ing any imperfections still lingering before applying polish and then wax.

 

[JimmyMac]

Jimmy, I just bought a hot washer as well - never quite sure how high to go temperature wise - I've set it between 50 - 60 degC and it seems to work very well......what temp are you using ?

Hi Colin, had to go and check the dial there, yep between 50-60C.
Have you been out yet this year? Dunc is away to Florida this Friday but has promised to venture out after he gets back. Coincidentally or suspiciously my wife is away to Florida the same time, mmmmmmmm?

JimmyMac

 

[2002sportevo]

Hi Colin, had to go and check the dial there, yep between 50-60C.
Have you been out yet this year? Dunc is away to Florida this Friday but has promised to venture out after he gets back. Coincidentally or suspiciously my wife is away to Florida the same time, mmmmmmmm?

JimmyMac

Cheers for checking the temps Jimmy......... I've not been out this year yet - but itching to get back on it......will try and get a run sorted out when Dunc and your wife return from Florida haha

 

[stuartb]

Hahaha really laughed at some of the responses there... Peter North aint got a look in with me !

 

[Flyingscotsman]

I use a low pressure high temperature Karcher cleaner with a chemical called Virosol as the cleaning agent, mustn't let it dry on your bike though. A quick spray like what Stuart did and a rub over the bike with a microfibre glove to agitate it al then a ten minute low pressure rinse and the jobs a good one.

Hardly any effort and you can drink coffee and listen to Absolute 80's at the same time.

JimmyMac

Cheers Jimmy, that sounds like my sort of cleaning!

 

[Flyingscotsman]

Snow foam does strip all the polish/waxes etc. So you must rebuild that layer afterwards.
I'd personally use a lambs wool mitt and Meguirs NXT wash after the snow foam to go over it by hand.
Once that's rinsed off, it's a case of either clay bar'ing any imperfections still lingering before applying polish and then wax.

Thanks Alex! Spoken like a true detailer...........do you do contract work for beer irate:

 

[Beavis]

Hi Colin, had to go and check the dial there, yep between 50-60C.
Have you been out yet this year? Dunc is away to Florida this Friday but has promised to venture out after he gets back. Coincidentally or suspiciously my wife is away to Florida the same time, mmmmmmmm?

JimmyMac

Me , with my reputation!!!!!!!:couple_inlove:

 

[alex]

Thanks Alex! Spoken like a true detailer...........do you do contract work for beer irate:

Lol no, sadly, I do enjoy it, but have no access to power and running water where I park [emoji853]


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[JimmyMac]

Lol no, sadly, I do enjoy it, but have no access to power and running water where I park [emoji853]


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You moved to Paisley?

JimmyMac

 

[alex]

Ha haaaa


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[DL84]

lol , hey we've got running water now jimmy...... gas Street lighting too , progress mate lol layful: