...not the resin (paintwork) polish then? Sorry to all if I'm sounding a bit daft here – I just don't want to ruin the finish by using the wrong cleaning/protective products.I use the auto glym stuff for the plastics and rubber on the car
Cheers ZakalweAfter a good wipe down of the frame I go over it with Glade - deadly serious. Leaves a nice anti static silicone coating on it. Don't get any on the components mind, spray onto a cloth rather than the frame, then wipe down.
Not sure what you mean by unnecessary...?Sounds like you're making a load of fuss over nothing to me. Or are you trying to conserve its retail value so you can sell it in 8 months' time to make way for something even more unnecessary??
The soft rubber bits pick up grit and muck and rubs it up and down the paint, protect the frame not the cable.
Not sad at all - having a set cleaning/maintenance routine is essential I reckon, especially if you're putting miles on the bike in all conditions... just not sure I'd go for a full clean, wax and lube after every ride though LOL!Avoid using car polish just stick to using wax, if like me you like to keep your bike proper OCD clean then i would recomend cleaning the running gear with muck off then every thing else with Maguires wash and wax then after its dry i use Maguires quick wax, just spray on and wipe off then some dry lube on the running gear to finish off. Sad init.
I would hope that the tape shouldn't do any damage... The frame already has a (factory fit) clear protective tape on the chainstay - I'm guessing helicopter tape is similar, if not the same stuff.Helicopter tape, won't that damage the paint underneath?
Best just to leave the frame as it is, not cover it in tape!
Thank you... I'm one very happy and grateful chappieNice bike!
This is what cables can do to carbon fibre & aluminium (the aluminium crown is also worn away!)Helicopter tape, won't that damage the paint underneath?
Best just to leave the frame as it is, not cover it in tape!
Just my opinion mind.
Nice bike!