Polish for all frames - what kind?

giant_man
giant_man Posts: 6,878
edited January 2008 in Workshop
I am looking for a decent frame polish which shines and protects your frame, be that carbon, steel or aluminum. (I realise that a fi frame would need different treatment).

Would a silicone polish be good for such a purpose? Any recommendations?

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  • ademort
    ademort Posts: 1,924
    I use WD40, on my bikes alu and Carbon, it,s used by many Dutch cycling mechanics. Just spray it on and buff it up with a clean cloth, works fine. Greetings Ademort. and a happy new year.
    ademort
    Chinarello, record and Mavic Cosmic Sl
    Gazelle Vuelta , veloce
    Giant Defy 4
    Mirage Columbus SL
    Batavus Ventura
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    Silicon not WD40. WD 40 is the worst substance for any part of a bike. It's a solvent, nothing more, and much less in most applications.

    I would never use WD 40 on any part of my bike, ever.
  • pb21
    pb21 Posts: 2,171
    bikers46 wrote:
    Silicon not WD40. WD 40 is the worst substance for any part of a bike. It's a solvent, nothing more, and much less in most applications.

    I would never use WD 40 on any part of my bike, ever.

    Its quite good at making my frame shiny!
    Mañana
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    I'm sure, it's also good at breaking down hard oils and greases as well. Good for you.
  • campagsarge
    campagsarge Posts: 434
    Just done a search and came across this stuff. Anyone had any experiences of this on a CF or Alu frame? Would it be safe to use?
  • giant_man
    giant_man Posts: 6,878
    What I didn't say was that i have been using a silicone polish which is 'Pedros Bike Lust', and was wondering if I can apply this to different frame materials you see. Great on aluminium but not sure if i could use it on my carbon frame.
  • ademort
    ademort Posts: 1,924
    Bikers 46 Have personally mailed WD40 at there office in Germany as regards using WD40 on my Carbon frame and i was assured that it will not damage in anyway my frame it is perfectly safe to use.I know that when a bike is brought into my LBS for a service the frame and forks always buffed up with WD40 by the mechanic as part of the service.It,s all in the price. Greetings Ademort
    ademort
    Chinarello, record and Mavic Cosmic Sl
    Gazelle Vuelta , veloce
    Giant Defy 4
    Mirage Columbus SL
    Batavus Ventura
  • celbianchi
    celbianchi Posts: 854
    i use GT85 as a frame polish. Buffed up with one of those car buffing cloths. Works a treat on carbon.
  • gkerr4
    gkerr4 Posts: 3,408
    campagsarge wrote:
    Just done a search and came across this stuff. Anyone had any experiences of this on a CF or Alu frame? Would it be safe to use?

    That stuff should be fine on a carbon frame - it leaves a really nice acrylic finish that fills in some of the little micro scratches you get from washing and leaves the surface really 'wet' looking. very nice indeed on a car or motorbike panel and I am sure it will be fine on a carbon frame.

    I'd also look at some of the 'pure' natural waxes - not cleaner waxes (there is a big difference) such as something like P21S - a car wax with very little thinner content as it is basically a big block of natural carnuaba wax in a tub. It's very easy to use, leaves a great long lasting water repellent finish and will be safe as houses on carbon.
  • stevebendall
    stevebendall Posts: 136
    I use good old Mr Sheen, can't beat it for simple fuss free polish

    Lubes are a different matter, but Mr Sheen works for me just for shining up the frame and components, before lubing up
  • Smokin Joe
    Smokin Joe Posts: 2,706
    Just remember that all a polish does is to give your frame a nice shine. Don't believe all this rubbish about "protection", there is absolutely none.
  • Nuggs
    Nuggs Posts: 1,804
    What about a decent quality car polish and wax? Good enough on metal, GRP, kevlar and carbon, so should be okay on a bike...
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,667
    ademort wrote:
    Bikers 46 Have personally mailed WD40 at there office in Germany as regards using WD40 on my Carbon frame and i was assured that it will not damage in anyway my frame it is perfectly safe to use.I know that when a bike is brought into my LBS for a service the frame and forks always buffed up with WD40 by the mechanic as part of the service.It,s all in the price. Greetings Ademort

    I said nothing about the frame. You don't lube a bike frame. You lube metal bearings. WD 40 breaks down that lube.

    Personally, I don't care, I was just lending advise I obtained through a personal experience.

    WD 40 is a solvent and destroys lubrication substances. Simple math. Use whatever makes your bike pretty. I use what is practical.

    No longer watching this topic.
  • Mapman
    Mapman Posts: 254
    wd40 makes the frame shinny but then attracts the dirt Mr Sheen ,a car polish ,or my preference Pedros bike lust polish are much better
  • cougie
    cougie Posts: 22,512
    Yeah I just nick the Mr Sheen - works for me. And the frame only stays clean whilst its in the garage, so I wouldnt waste a huge amount of time shining it. Maybe if the bike is going away for a bit - then it makes sense.
  • Nuggs
    Nuggs Posts: 1,804
    bikers46 wrote:
    WD 40 is a solvent and destroys lubrication substances. Simple math.
    Science. Shirley?
    bikers46 wrote:
    No longer watching this topic.
    ...and you'll be missed.
  • Coyote
    Coyote Posts: 212
    I use Finish Line Bike Polish on all my bikes, seems to work a treat. Their web site is worth a look too http://www.finishlineusa.com/
  • Nuggs
    Nuggs Posts: 1,804
    Coyote wrote:
    I use Finish Line Bike Polish on all my bikes, seems to work a treat. Their web site is worth a look too http://www.finishlineusa.com/
    Cool site.
  • stueyc
    stueyc Posts: 518
    just mr sheened my bike....beauty!

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