Why Do People With Black Bikes...

[Tojo]

No it is just I saw something similar in H*lfords, but only from another manufacturer, and for vehicles in general. It cost £26, so I was curious, but as he got it as a present, we will never know (unless I actually look it up if I can be bothered before I go to bed here).

Forgetting all the Branded cycling dedicated cleaners, I was just trying to say its better to keep your bike clean as it will pay off in the long run, a lot of products I use to clean bikes I buy from the local pound shop, at the end of the day, I find that degreaser IS degreaser whatever the brand......

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

**** Sake, that is expensive!!

Apparently this is better (although for Carbon Fibre, I don't know).

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/wax/collinite-476s-super-doublecoat-auto-wax/prod_207.html

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Forgetting all the Branded cycling dedicated cleaners, I was just trying to say its better to keep your bike clean as it will pay off in the long run, a lot of products I use to clean bikes I buy from the local pound shop, at the end of the day, I find that degreaser IS degreaser whatever the brand......

I agree, which is why I am playing about with other products to see what works

 

[bpsmith]

Collinite = Marmite in the car detailing world. Some love it, some hate it.

There are varying grades and prices in their range.

Good results, but the downside is that it's allegedly a bugger to buff off.

 

[Soltydog]

I have a mat black Planet X and I only have to ride it 100m and it looks like it's spent 6 months buried in a field....

Still looks better than one of those ridiculous gaudy harlequin paintjobs beloved by the likes of @vickster

My matt black PX is the dirtiest bike I've ever had & even a mate has commented that he's never seen a road bike throw up so much crud That said its pretty damn clean at the moment, but won't last, it even gets dirty riding it on clean dry roads

 

[nickyboy]

I do try to keep mine clean. Here it is. I know the pump doesn't look great but those roadmorphs are too big to carry anywhere else

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Good results, but the downside is that it's allegedly a bugger to buff off.

Ooooohh Errrrrr!!

Seriously though, it is only difficult if you leave it on too long apparently.

 

[bpsmith]

Ooooohh Errrrrr!!

Seriously though, it is only difficult if you leave it on too long apparently.

Or apply it too thickly. The answer is thin coats, and apply in the shade, so it is the easiest possible to buff off. I know someone, with detailing experience, that has confirmed that it is the trickiest to buff of any waxes he has used.

 

[User6179]

Don`t we start sentences with capital letters on this forum or were you so keen to troll that you forgot such details?

Anyway this thread is about black (especially matt) bikes never being cleaned. Now go put on the second SLF album and relive the disappointment.

Sorry , did not realise you have had a sense of humour bypass

 

[sackville d]

Sorry , did not realise you have had a sense of humour bypass

No worries mate,just keep working on your material.

Anyway....fancy a quick pogo?

View: https://youtu.be/7yTLI91obvM

 

[ufkacbln]

Next you'll be saying you don't line up your valve stems with the tyre logos - that way lies chaos...

A search will show my stance in this argument

 

[Mad Doug Biker]

Or apply it too thickly. The answer is thin coats, and apply in the shade, so it is the easiest possible to buff off. I know someone, with detailing experience, that has confirmed that it is the trickiest to buff of any waxes he has used.

This is West Central Scotland, the risk of it being too hot is about as small as a Midge's willy!

I would do it in the garage anyway, so nice and cool, but, I haven't yet bought anything, so this is all 'what ifs' at the moment

 

[Dirk]

Don't clean black bikes? I do.
Both my black bikes are spotless.
As are my red, brown, white, grey, 2 x silver and 2 x graphite ones.
They all get well used.

 

[RWright]

My black bike just got fettled completely, including servicing the bottom bracket, and is ready for spring. It is very clean now too. I just took it for a quick shake down spin. I even snapped a picture to prove it. I clean my black bike AT LEAST once a year.

 

[bpsmith]

Difficult to see, from the low light pic, but that cassette and chain is also black...