The advice is...................you've knackered it
Paint to cover it now, is the option
Paint to cover it now, is the option
Muc Off Issue!
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(RIP) Mark H
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Think your question has been answered in several replies, including mine!
"No amount of cleaning will restore your damaged / marked paintwork, your only option is to re-paint"
tuttobicci
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I always rinse the bike first before applying any cleaning products - this does two things (i) makes sure the cleaning product spreads over the entire surface (ii) dilutes it as it hits the bike from the spray bottle.
Never had a problem with dulling/corroding paintwork on both my 1200s by using this approach.
itspilsbury
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That is exactly what it says to do on the bottle.....so if instructions are followed it should be okay shouldn't it???.
I have been using it on my 2011 GSA and my wifes HD for a few months as so far it has worked well (but I have done it as per the instructions).
Like you I have found that if one follows the instructions then it is fine - but that is just my experience??????
I bought some stuff called Hippo a few weeks ago, it seems to suggest that it should go on dry, I rinsed the bike first and it didn't clean the bike very well at all. I am not prepared to risk it dry so won't buy it again.
My 1150 looks like it has just rolled off the production line. What has helped clean and protect the black engine casing gearbox etc is Acf-50 it has removed all the salt marks and ferrous white from the casing and it now looks ace. It also protects the painted and non painted metals. Dust sticks to it but it is easy to rinse off. I think a liberal coat of it on the engine and plastics keeps the bike looking mint. It has stopped any corrosion on my sports bikes too.
So the instructions said do it dry, you did it wet, it didn't work very well so now you won't buy it again....
I use SDoc100 gel, it goes on dry and works very well.
muller0048
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Sorry to hear about your rims. I've experienced something similar in the past. I've had reasonable results using Autoglym polish, I think its caller marine shine, with an old toothbrush on the rims and whilst no-one would think they are new, they still do justice to the bike. Wont lie to you, its a bit of a chore, but its cheaper than some of the other options that have been mentioned. Its likely that any metal polish would bring some of the finish back, just depends on how much of your life you want to spend polishing instead of riding, after all that's likely the reason ya bought it.
Best of luck.
Best of luck.
If the rims are alloy and not painted and have gone cloudy, then MAAS polish or Autosol and a lot of elbow grease should bring them back?
I'd try a tube of that before going to the expense of powder coating or painting!
Best of luck!
I'd try a tube of that before going to the expense of powder coating or painting!
Best of luck!
I bought a year old 1100GS not long after they first came out. The previous owner had used TFR? - Traffic Film Remover on the wheels and they were all milky/cloudy. I spent hours with Solvol polishing them up until they were all nice and shiny.
Soon after the bike went in to Coopers BMW in Reading for a recall or warranty work and they kindly washed the bike for me, using.........TFR on the wheels
I went ape and refused to take the bike until they'd re-polished the wheels.
As it happens I use Muc Off all the time on my bikes and don't have a problem but then again I don't leave it on for long.
Soon after the bike went in to Coopers BMW in Reading for a recall or warranty work and they kindly washed the bike for me, using.........TFR on the wheels
I went ape and refused to take the bike until they'd re-polished the wheels.
As it happens I use Muc Off all the time on my bikes and don't have a problem but then again I don't leave it on for long.
Good advice Johnny, I don't use Muc off but I suspect it is akin to TFR (traffic film remover) which is what they use to clean hgv trucks and trailers, its a very agressive substance and leave it on too long at your peril.
My bike failed a warranty claim for corrosion because of Muck off. That was the first I knew of a problem! Then went to SDoc100 which was great but my BuMW dealer recommended Castrol Greentec (just as good as SDoc100). Now when I have a warranty claim for corrosion........
Trust me! In my experience, SDoc and Greentec are in a different league to any car shampoo I've ever used. Please enlighten me and my wallet!
Muc off is a highly alkaline detergent similar in strength to Truck wash.
You could try clearcoat ( laquering ) your rims
You could try clearcoat ( laquering ) your rims
I was warned off mucoff and have never used it on my venerable 1100 - always been sdoc or castrol greentec for me (or good old car shampoo when I've run out).
Regarding your rims, you're probably stuffed once you've marred the anodising. Either live with it or change them (I know which I'd do...) and treat it as a learning experience.
I assume that a long time ago the un-anodised rims on my 1100 were once shiny but that's never going to be the case again 17 years down the line
They're now an even but dull alloy colour and get cleaned with one of the afore mentioned products and painted in acf50 grease (diluted in a solvent which evaporates) for the winter.
Regarding your rims, you're probably stuffed once you've marred the anodising. Either live with it or change them (I know which I'd do...) and treat it as a learning experience.
I assume that a long time ago the un-anodised rims on my 1100 were once shiny but that's never going to be the case again 17 years down the line
They're now an even but dull alloy colour and get cleaned with one of the afore mentioned products and painted in acf50 grease (diluted in a solvent which evaporates) for the winter.
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