dry clean ?

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

anyone ever used dry clean stuff like this

http://www.mantis-performance.com/instant-shine.html

or any other ? is it any good ?

[lee1 1]

never used it dave,you want it for the bike

[Chadatious 0]

Only thing is any grit will rub on? I have to do valeting at college. Auto glym is good stuff

[Stue11 0]

Ive just started to use motuls wash and wax spray its excellent stuff £7.50 a can on fleebay

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@lee wrote:

never used it dave,you want it for the bike

yes m8 , heard some good reports

@Chadatious wrote:

Only thing is any grit will rub on? I have to do valeting at college. Auto glym is good stuff

its suppose to lift the grit

@Stue11 wrote:

Ive just started to use motuls wash and wax spray its excellent stuff £7.50 a can on fleebay

is it good then m8 ?

[Stue11 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

@lee wrote:

never used it dave,you want it for the bike

yes m8 , heard some good reports

@Chadatious wrote:

Only thing is any grit will rub on? I have to do valeting at college. Auto glym is good stuff

its suppose to lift the grit

@Stue11 wrote:

Ive just started to use motuls wash and wax spray its excellent stuff £7.50 a can on fleebay

is it good then m8 ?

Yea i think so and you know im as bad as you for cleaning machines

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Stue11 wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

@lee wrote:

never used it dave,you want it for the bike

yes m8 , heard some good reports

@Chadatious wrote:

Only thing is any grit will rub on? I have to do valeting at college. Auto glym is good stuff

its suppose to lift the grit

@Stue11 wrote:

Ive just started to use motuls wash and wax spray its excellent stuff £7.50 a can on fleebay

is it good then m8 ?

Yea i think so and you know im as bad as you for cleaning machines

[day101 0]

The Motul stuff is great i find spray on wipe off ( just the way dave likes it lol) and it looks like new

[Macie_UK 0]

@Davehutch wrote:

anyone ever used dry clean stuff like this

http://www.mantis-performance.com/instant-shine.html

or any other ? is it any good ?

I have some 'Greased Lightning Showroom Shine' here.

Personally I think it is utter unmitigated rubbish, really highlights swirls & defects unless you have pristine paint - so you'll be OK with that lardy bus that you have just bought and is *slighly* better than a damp rag at getting usual road dirt off, but nowhere near as good as a cleaner, or even WD40. Heard good things about the Motul stuff.

You're more than _welcome to borrow the bottle to try it out Dave.

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

Thanks for the offer but I don't want squirls on my lardy bus

[lee1 1]

dave as your bike is new,I would invest in some diamondbright

it protects the paint work,and you will never after polish the bike again

its on ebay diamondbright stage 1 and 2 its called

car dealerships sell it to customers in a kit form for as much as £300

you dont need the kit just the stage 1 and 2 polish

look it up on ebay,people are selling it as little as £7.00

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

Cheers lee, ordered some any tips on using it ?

[fr499y 0]

dave, look on my site, http://www.sgnetwork.co.uk/pages/cleaning-products.php used virtually all of the stuff out there, the ones i got on my site i recommend highly! And you will never see my bike looking crap

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

Will do Matt

[Kenb 0]

Be careful "dirt" does not turn into an abrasive and scratch the paint. I believe all crap should be washed off gently prior to cleaning.

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@Kenb wrote:

Be careful "dirt" does not turn into an abrasive and scratch the paint. I believe all crap should be washed off gently prior to cleaning.

yesi agree ken , but the more I read the more they say it lifts the dirt away, not sure how

[Chadatious 0]

Pour on demon shine is good if you cba to polish, spray it on then wipe dry

[Neill 0]

try it on some thing old before you use it on the King
next doors car maybe see if it scratches before you
end up doing a face palm

[Chadatious 0]

@Neill wrote:

try it on some thing old before you use it on the King
next doors car maybe see if it scratches before you
end up doing a face palm

Bsa? That's old

[lee1 1]

@Davehutch wrote:

Cheers lee, ordered some any tips on using it ?

will ask the valeter at work for you tomorrow

but Im sure its put the stage 1 on first with a lint free cloth

leave for 15 to 20 mins till it drys to a haze

then go over the top of that with stage 2
leave again for same time

clean it off after that with another clean cloth

job done showroom finish

will never need doing again,will check tomorrow and let you know if this is correct way


got this off the net but will still check for you dave,the valeter did the wifes car today and I was well impressed with it

I got some instructions from a Car Valeter who supplies Diamondbrite. His tip was to get a car sponge and cut it in half. Use this to apply the Diamondbrite.

Here are his full instructions (Good job my typing speed is OK).

Hope this helps.

1) Ensure car is clean and dry. The car does not need to be polished prior to application of diamondbrite. If the paoint work is slightly scratched or oxideised then diamondbrite cut back (or similiar cuttling compound) should be applied in the first instance. This is available either separately in the form of a 5 litre or 250 ml container or as part of the Diamonbrite used car kit DB 06.

2) Apply diamondbrite pre-glaze (stage 1) sparingly, section by section using a soft clean cloth or fine spray gun. Ensure all exposed metal surfaces are treated including door seals and exposed metal surfaces on the inside of the tail gate / boot lid.

3) Allow to dull until appearance has gone milky. The time this takes depends on humidity but should take no longer than 10 minutes. DO NOT remove the Stage 1 yet.

4) Apply diamondbrite glaze (stage 2) over the dulled pre-glaze (stage 1) section by section using a clean cloth in STRAIGHT LINES (not circular motion). Applying or removing stage 2 in a circular motion will result in swirl marks particularly on dark coloured cars. Do not us a buffing machine. Use only slight pressure.

5) Leave for 10 to 15 minutes and then remove with a soft clean cloth (in straight lines where possible)

6) Diamondbrite stage 1 and 2 can also be applied to chrome and rubber.

Tips

"I normally use sponges to put on Diamondbrite. Get a jumbo sponge and cut it in half. Use one half to apply stage 1 and the other to apply stage 2. Dont go mad with the stage 1 the more you put on the harder it is to remove. I would not use a spray bottle I tried this and it makes the job hard and it uses more stage 1. You wont use all of the stage 1 and stage 2. I normally get a few cars out of them."

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

cheers lee , can i use it on the black plastic ?

[lee1 1]

@Davehutch wrote:

cheers lee , can i use it on the black plastic ?

I wouldnt use it on plastic dave just the paint work

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@lee wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

cheers lee , can i use it on the black plastic ?

I wouldnt use it on plastic dave just the paint work

now you tell me , its all plastic

[dick65 0]

dave ive been using autoglym vinyl and rubber polish and conditioner on all me bikes black stuff works a treat plus you can have a matt or shiny finish

[lee1 1]

@Davehutch wrote:

@lee wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

cheers lee , can i use it on the black plastic ?

I wouldnt use it on plastic dave just the paint work

now you tell me , its all plastic

but its painted isnt it I thought you ment the black plastic

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@lee wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

@lee wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

cheers lee , can i use it on the black plastic ?

I wouldnt use it on plastic dave just the paint work

now you tell me , its all plastic

but its painted isnt it I thought you ment the black plastic

there is a lot of black plastic , and alot of coloured , so is it ok on coloured ?

[lee1 1]

@Davehutch wrote:

@lee wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

@lee wrote:

I wouldnt use it on plastic dave just the paint work

now you tell me , its all plastic

but its painted isnt it I thought you ment the black plastic

there is a lot of black plastic , and alot of coloured , so is it ok on coloured ?

is all the colouerd plastic painted,if so it will be ok

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@lee wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

@lee wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

@lee wrote:

I wouldnt use it on plastic dave just the paint work

now you tell me , its all plastic

but its painted isnt it I thought you ment the black plastic

there is a lot of black plastic , and alot of coloured , so is it ok on coloured ?

is all the colouerd plastic painted,if so it will be ok

how can you tell

[lee1 1]

@Davehutch wrote:

@lee wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

@lee wrote:

but its painted isnt it I thought you ment the black plastic

there is a lot of black plastic , and alot of coloured , so is it ok on coloured ?

is all the colouerd plastic painted,if so it will be ok

how can you tell

I cant see it been vinyl suzuki arent that tight

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

god knows , heap of

[lee1 1]

@Davehutch wrote:

god knows , heap of

set fire to it dave,there over rated

I reckon it will be fine all that stuff does is protect the paint work

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

got some coming from e-bay , any one what to buy it ?

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@lee wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

god knows , heap of

set fire to it dave,there over rated

I reckon it will be fine all that stuff does is protect the paint work

[lee1 1]

@Davehutch wrote:

got some coming from e-bay , any one what to buy it ?

do the bandit with it and see the results dave

[lee1 1]

must be ok on plastic dave the car bumpers are plastic

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@lee wrote:

must be ok on plastic dave the car bumpers are plastic

[lee1 1]

@Davehutch wrote:

@lee wrote:

must be ok on plastic dave the car bumpers are plastic

Ive used it on my old bike and that was ok

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

and thanks for taking the time to ask , and text me back Lee

[lee1 1]

@Davehutch wrote:

and thanks for taking the time to ask , and text me back Lee

any time dave

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@lee wrote:

@Davehutch wrote:

Cheers lee, ordered some any tips on using it ?

will ask the valeter at work for you tomorrow

but Im sure its put the stage 1 on first with a lint free cloth

leave for 15 to 20 mins till it drys to a haze

then go over the top of that with stage 2
leave again for same time

clean it off after that with another clean cloth

job done showroom finish

will never need doing again,will check tomorrow and let you know if this is correct way


got this off the net but will still check for you dave,the valeter did the wifes car today and I was well impressed with it

I got some instructions from a Car Valeter who supplies Diamondbrite. His tip was to get a car sponge and cut it in half. Use this to apply the Diamondbrite.

Here are his full instructions (Good job my typing speed is OK).

Hope this helps.

1) Ensure car is clean and dry. The car does not need to be polished prior to application of diamondbrite. If the paoint work is slightly scratched or oxideised then diamondbrite cut back (or similiar cuttling compound) should be applied in the first instance. This is available either separately in the form of a 5 litre or 250 ml container or as part of the Diamonbrite used car kit DB 06.

2) Apply diamondbrite pre-glaze (stage 1) sparingly, section by section using a soft clean cloth or fine spray gun. Ensure all exposed metal surfaces are treated including door seals and exposed metal surfaces on the inside of the tail gate / boot lid.

3) Allow to dull until appearance has gone milky. The time this takes depends on humidity but should take no longer than 10 minutes. DO NOT remove the Stage 1 yet.

4) Apply diamondbrite glaze (stage 2) over the dulled pre-glaze (stage 1) section by section using a clean cloth in STRAIGHT LINES (not circular motion). Applying or removing stage 2 in a circular motion will result in swirl marks particularly on dark coloured cars. Do not us a buffing machine. Use only slight pressure.

5) Leave for 10 to 15 minutes and then remove with a soft clean cloth (in straight lines where possible)

6) Diamondbrite stage 1 and 2 can also be applied to chrome and rubber.

Tips

"I normally use sponges to put on Diamondbrite. Get a jumbo sponge and cut it in half. Use one half to apply stage 1 and the other to apply stage 2. Dont go mad with the stage 1 the more you put on the harder it is to remove. I would not use a spray bottle I tried this and it makes the job hard and it uses more stage 1. You wont use all of the stage 1 and stage 2. I normally get a few cars out of them."

all done even done the black

[dick65 0]

excellent dave looking good

[madsod 0]

does look very good Dave , i just might get some

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@madsod wrote:

does look very good Dave , i just might get some

easy to use , will deffo be doing the other two

[fr499y 0]

i would post a pic of my bike thats been cleaned with some expensive stuff but i wouldnt want to show you up :P

[stantheman 0]

i did my bandit with the diamondbrite 2 stage and it came up brilliant mate

[lee1 1]

told ya dave,when it gets mucky now all you need to do is wash off,then dry with a chamois leather

not that it will get mucky

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

well i brought some and it just came http://www.mantis-performance.com/instant-shine.html


just been in the garage and had a little go with it on the bandit, well pleased with it

[madsod 0]

might give that a try myself , does the wet look , look good on the bike not on the women,s

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

@madsod wrote:

might give that a try myself , does the wet look , look good on the bike not on the women,s

only done the tank and the fly screen but looks really good think it will be fine for those inbetween cleans

[Davehutch-hutchs 0]

ordered it from here yesterday and came today

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/380348198276?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649