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how do you clean you rockster
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 4:46 am
by guzzi two
Whats the best way to clean and "Polish" the flat black paint on the Rockster? I always use to use Champions Choice Protect All (Lemon Pledge in the "70s and "80s) or Pro Honda spray cleaner/Polish.
Any body using this stuff?
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 7:06 am
by big papa
It's flat paint, use water and a clean towel for drying. Rub long enough and you will have a shiny rockster.
I used the other stuff you mention on my shiny rides.
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 10:13 am
by Rock986
I use 303 Aerospace Protectant; it has SPF 40. It is a little shiny when done, but the flat effect returns after a bit. That particular product is also good for the hoses, and all the plastic bits, especially the alternator cover behind the front wheel. It creates a non-stick effect that makes cleaning much easier. I bought it from:
http://www.detailersparadise.com
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 5:37 pm
by drevil
try rubbing alcohol. works great. leaves that nice flat black finish
Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2005 9:06 pm
by Yahoo-Boy
I use a quality car wash soap, towel dry and finish with Meguiars Paint Restore. Great for minimizing fine scratches and leaving an even black finish.
Guts
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 12:32 am
by dragonmojo
I've got the green Rockster... haven't washed it 'cept maybe for the headlight and flyscreen, and it's nearly 2 yrs old. Bug guts colors kinda match.
Re: Guts
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 9:23 am
by Yahoo-Boy
dragonmojo wrote:I've got the green Rockster... haven't washed it 'cept maybe for the headlight and flyscreen, and it's nearly 2 yrs old. Bug guts colors kinda match.
WOW! I don't wash mine that often, but I do make sure to clean it about every 6 weeks. It's more to get my hands all over it that to clean it. I like getting a close look at the bike and checking for leaks, cracks, loose bits, etc.
~Scott
Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2005 9:04 pm
by mistercindy
I clean the screen and the headlights and that's about it.
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 8:33 am
by PhillyScott
Rock986 wrote:I use 303 Aerospace Protectant; it has SPF 40. It is a little shiny when done, but the flat effect returns after a bit. That particular product is also good for the hoses, and all the plastic bits, especially the alternator cover behind the front wheel. It creates a non-stick effect that makes cleaning much easier. I bought it from:
http://www.detailersparadise.com
Is this stuff similar to Armour All?
Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2005 11:04 pm
by Rock986
Armour All sits on the surface of vinyl and actually promotes craking, by incresing surface temperature. 303 is a sun block which prevents aging. The guy I buy it from will ship to UK; just let him know I sent you
John