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Wax for Carbon bike...

  • 19-04-2012 03:58PM
    #1
    andy69
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 661 ✭✭✭


    Hi guys, just wondering if anyone uses a Wax to polish up their bike (much like you'd use to wax a car)?
    I'd imagine a Car Wax might not be suitable for Carbon bikes, but I don't know :(

    Just that my bike isn't a shiny as it once was now, despite washing it regularly. Can't afford a new one until 2013, so wanted to spruce it up now, and have it all nice-n-new looking for France in July :)

    Anyone used one they might recommend, and is 'bike friendly' (if there be such a thing?)?

    thanks!
    andy


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  • #2
    AstraMonti
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,704 ✭✭✭AstraMonti


    http://www.pedros.com/bikelust.htm

    Something like that might help.


  • #3
    el tel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,991 ✭✭✭el tel


    Wax and polish are very differnent things! A polish will have an abrasive quality to return lustre to dull surfaces whilst wax will enhance the finish and protect it.

    Ive only ever used polish once, to buff up a dull patch on the paint of an alu bike caused by a Bike rack. I used Brasso however that would possibly be too harsh for a laquered or clear coated carbon frame.

    after polishing Any wax should be fine. I like Collonite as its tough and long lasting and shine looks awesome. I use the same on my car.

    Edited to add, unfortunately washing a bike with a sponge is a sure fire way to dull the paint and leave loads of scratches and swirls. A good wax will make cleaning easier and mitigate scratching during washing


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