Cleaning a SDR?

Don Mega

Don Mega

Hey guys,

Long time no talk.

I'm looking for you all's opinions on what to use to clean an SDR.

I know to use WD-40 on the Akras.

What about the soft-ass plastic parts like the tank? Mine sits out in the Colorado sun all day, do I need to use any kind of plastic conditioner on it?

How about the frame? Anybody wax theirs?

Throw me some ideas. I've been using diluted car shampoo, I'm just thinking it might be too harsh for all the plastic.

Thanks.
Twisted Jester

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Pig Benis

Pig Benis

I have used Pledge furniture cleaner on all my bikes since 91. Cleans and provides a "wax" on the plastic. On the SDR, I do have to wipe it down a little longer to get rid of the streaks.
SDRmaniac

SDRmaniac

Mr Sheen....does the job of everything
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Orangutan

Orangutan

foamy engine shine for the motor and wing arm, and usually windex for the pannels, but cyclegear sent me a can of clean and shine by motorex by mistake so I will use it while I got it.
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cdlabate

cdlabate

I use furniture polish on the paint and plastics and WD40 on everything else, great for getting chain lube off your rim.
Have been told previously not to use a silicone based polish (Mr Sheen?) as it is difficult in the event that you need to repaint.....can anyone confirm?
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Twisted Jester

Twisted Jester

Really?
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Zenbiker

Zenbiker

What is this "cleaning" you speak of...

Seriously, for that "hot Colorado sun", try one of these. Pricey but worth it:

http://www.gezagear.com/
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Twisted Jester

Twisted Jester

Why does everyone use WD40 - its only good for water displacement, which is what the WD stands for.

Its petroleum based and therefore crap for anything plastic especially polycarbonate.

I only use it on the chain after I wash the bike and I always lubricate the chain with something else straight after.
Twisted Jester

Twisted Jester

Nobody is suggesting using it on plastic.

WD40 is superb at getting all the brake dust and chain lube off of your wheels.

Just because something is designed and sold as being for one particular thing it doesn't mean it's the only thing it's good at.
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Twisted Jester

Twisted Jester

http://www.s100.com/

I found this in a local bike shop and won't use anything else now. Spray your bike with it and then hose it off. Erm, that's it. It really couldn't be quicker or easier. Stunning results. Seems to add around 5bhp at the back wheel too.
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Don Mega

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Ya Mother

Ya Mother

"Water Dispersal 40". Developed by the Airo Space industry to disperse condensation and water from electric componets. Has some other unintened uses as well. Google it. Pretty interesting. Based from from fish oil. Even takes the sting out of ant bites. Check it out.

Steve
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