Keeping a new bike looking new...

dont know what ac50 is

but i use acf50 all over, apart from discs and tyres and megulairs 3 step on the paint/plastics

 

Beowolf make nice looking but cheepish guards and they dont look like a bit of chicken wire strapped to the front of your bike

 

Probably worth noting that while you're busy correcting mistypes, your acf50 is breaking down the surface of the rubber hoses on your bike, i'd keep it off those bits

For the rad guard, use grill sheeting. Comes in a variety of styles, haven't seen chicken wire but it could be a unique look.

 

B&Q supply a range of alloy or stainless perforated sheets in different patterns and colours. I did once see a Beowulf one that looked like chicken wire.

 

I never use a hose on my bike to wash it. Just half a bucket of wash and wax and then a micro fibre cloth in the water and ring it out so its wet but not dripping. Wipe the dirt and bugs away, your really giving the bike a dry clean i guess. After that i use AutoGlym super resin polish on the paint and shiney bits. GT85 on the frame and wheels as already mentioned.

Never use washing up liquid as it contains crystals and other cr*p which will scratch the hell out of the paint. I have also been told not to use Mr Sheen as it weakens plastic over time.

Mirofiber cloths 3 for about 1.99 in Asda worth there weight in gold.

 

Where do you people find the time?????

 

Blow job Paul?!?!

 

well Sue carn't actualy give you a hand job

 

for paintwork/ plastics ....maguires 3 step system .......paint cleaner to remove oxidents , polish to bring to a shine , carnuba wax to seal the finish
for metalwork ..maguires NXT metal polish , if its lightly scratched ali , solvol autosol or belgum alu followed by NXT
for engine....( do not use washing up liquid !!!!) use car detergent and once dry a light coating of WD40 or ACF50

edit* always use good quality microfibre clothes and ensure they are clean before use ( they are renowned for collecting ickle particles that can scratch) but when clean are unbeatable