nikos
07-25-02, 11:36 AM
I want to give my frame some protection and need to know what wax to get for it. Any ideas, thanks
Road Cycling - What wax to use on frame?
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VegasCyclist
07-25-02, 12:06 PM
I juse use plain old turtle wax same kind you can use on a car (and can pick up at any auto shop)
mike
07-25-02, 12:43 PM
Ya, I like Carnuba Wax best. Seems to shine up the bike nicely.
Also, spray some silicon on and around your BB frame; especially around where the chain stays and post tubes join the BB. It makes for easy cleaning of this oddly shaped area
Also, spray some silicon on and around your BB frame; especially around where the chain stays and post tubes join the BB. It makes for easy cleaning of this oddly shaped area
RacerX
07-25-02, 01:29 PM
Pledge- quick n' easy and most people have it already.
H20.1
07-25-02, 02:09 PM
Originally posted by RacerX
Pledge- quick n' easy and most people have it already.
Does that really work as well as car wax? I have a bianchi which has paint that chips easily and Id like to cover up the chips that are already there to protect against frame rust (steel frame).
Pledge- quick n' easy and most people have it already.
Does that really work as well as car wax? I have a bianchi which has paint that chips easily and Id like to cover up the chips that are already there to protect against frame rust (steel frame).
D*Alex
07-25-02, 05:32 PM
Wax your bike? Oh, brother!!
mechBgon
07-25-02, 07:26 PM
Meguiar's Cleaner Wax is pretty good. Takes out small scuff marks too. I prefer the liquid variety over the paste. Auto-parts stores should carry it.
mike
07-25-02, 11:54 PM
Originally posted by H20.1
Does that really work as well as car wax? I have a bianchi which has paint that chips easily and Id like to cover up the chips that are already there to protect against frame rust (steel frame).
Wax does not do a good job of protecting chipped area from rusting.
Either paint the chipped area with matching paint or use clear enamel.
Does that really work as well as car wax? I have a bianchi which has paint that chips easily and Id like to cover up the chips that are already there to protect against frame rust (steel frame).
Wax does not do a good job of protecting chipped area from rusting.
Either paint the chipped area with matching paint or use clear enamel.
RiPHRaPH
07-26-02, 06:15 AM
after treating the area, lemon pledge works great.
bikeman
07-26-02, 07:43 AM
If you have an unpainted Titanium frame, spray Pledge works great.
If your frame is painted I'd use a good auto wax/cleaner for modern finishes - don't want to mess up the clearcoat if you have it on your frame. Chips should be cleaned and touched up with paint or clear enamel.
If your frame is painted I'd use a good auto wax/cleaner for modern finishes - don't want to mess up the clearcoat if you have it on your frame. Chips should be cleaned and touched up with paint or clear enamel.
Tarantula
07-27-02, 12:58 AM
In between thourough cleanings and waxings, I use some of the detail spray type wax. I spritz this stuff on and wipe it off. It takes only a few minutes and will take grime and road tar and similar crap off while leaving a thin coat of protection over the basic wax job.
If you clean your bike once a week, that's taking care of your equipment.
If you clean your bike after every ride, that's a sick obsession.
I need help.
If you clean your bike once a week, that's taking care of your equipment.
If you clean your bike after every ride, that's a sick obsession.
I need help.
Stor Mand
07-27-02, 05:57 AM
Pledge is good for a quick clean but nothing looks as good as a really waxing.
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