Simple Ways to Make Your Motorcycle Look Good as New
No matter how long you have owned and used your motorcycle, you can still make it look as good as new. With simple tips and tricks, you can improve your bike's performance and look in no time. To get more professional insights on how to spruce up your motorcycle, visit Indian Motorcycle® of Orange County, located in Westminster, California. We also proudly serve Orange County and Los Angeles.
Start With a Pre-Wash
Find a perfect sport for your motorcycle, preferably close to a water source. Wash the motorcycle by spraying it down using a garden hose with some pressure to remove dirt on the bike. Use motorcycle wash detergent with a soft microfiber wash mitt to gently scrub off persistent dirt particles, grease, and rust. Then rinse it with clean water. Avoid the dash and controls for now.
Clean Your Wheels Separately
Your wheels and spokes are made of different materials than what the body is made of. So, to make sure that you clean every part of your motorcycle as required, you will need different detergents and tactics to wash them. For your tires, use mild tire cleaner and wash soap. They help to remove oils from the road film and tire dressings. Next, work your rims. If you have chrome rims, polish them with fine chrome polish and then wax to give them a shine. If you have aluminum rims, use aluminum polish and wax.
Work the Dash and Controls
When cleaning your motorcycle dash, make sure that you do it carefully not to get the electrical parts wet. Use a vinyl cleaner for parts made from plastic, rubber, and the Plexiglas windshield.
Clean the Engine
If you haven't cleaned the engine before, you may need to get assistance from a professional. But you need a bike wash soap (sometimes a degreaser) and a soft, bristle brush for this process. Make sure that the engine is off and cool before you start the cleaning process.
Treat Your Motorcycle Leather
Motorcycles are made from different types of leather. First, find out the leather your seat is made of and how it is layered. Then treat it accordingly.
Polish and Paint the Body
A new motorcycle looks shiny and clean. Therefore, after proper cleaning and treatment, finish off with polishing the metallic parts of the motorcycle. Follow up the polishing with a coat of wax to make it look shiny for a long time.
Scrub off the old paint and give your motorcycle a new, better paint job. You can take advantage of this step by customizing your motorcycle with a paint mixture people don't usually use. Also, with paints, follow it up with waxing to make it luminous and durable.
If any part of the motorcycle needs replacing, please get better quality parts to give it a transformative look. Check out Indian Motorcycle® of Orange County in Westminster, California, also serving Los Angeles and Orange County, for parts and guidance on how to transform your motorcycle.