{"id":732,"date":"2018-06-05T12:57:22","date_gmt":"2018-06-05T10:57:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev-daevionline.com.mialias.net\/?p=732"},"modified":"2020-04-04T18:53:08","modified_gmt":"2020-04-04T16:53:08","slug":"como-cuidar-metales-y-cromados-de-una-moto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/how-to-care-for-metal-and-chrome-of-a-motorcycle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to care for metals and chrome on a motorcycle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In addition to checking the wheel pressure or the oil level, a\u00a0<strong>cleaning<\/strong>\u00a0to avoid the wear of the fairing or the corrosion of some parts that can cause subsequent failures.<\/p>\n<p>We are going to focus on the\u00a0<strong>correct cleaned<\/strong>\u00a0of motorcycle elements.<\/p>\n<h2>Motorcycle elements to clean<\/h2>\n<p>Let&#039;s see what parts of the bike we will take into account when cleaning.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>fairing<\/strong>\u00a0or shiny plastic parts of the bike should be cleaned with\u00a0<strong>degreasers<\/strong>\u00a0not very aggressive, and never when they are hot, because the chemical reaction could damage the piece. If it has been a sunny day, better cool the bike with cold water before applying the degreaser. Once cleaned, it is recommended to apply wax or silicone that will create a protective layer. exist<strong>\u00a0quality polishes<\/strong>\u00a0that already incorporate protection components (basically waxes), water and dust repellent.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>chain<\/strong>\u00a0should be cleaned by brushing with\u00a0<strong>degreasing soap<\/strong>\u00a0but never with pressurized water, water would drain inside the rollers and could corrode internal parts. At the end the chain must be well dry and it is necessary\u00a0<strong>grease it<\/strong>\u00a0with a suitable product to extend its useful life.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>wheels and rear swingarm<\/strong>\u00a0they must be cleaned with pressurized water and use a\u00a0<strong>specific cleaner<\/strong>\u00a0(suitable for aluminum). If it has a lot of embedded dirt it is recommended to clean with a brush before the final rinse (also with pressurized water). To the\u00a0<strong>metallic or chrome elements<\/strong>\u00a0it is recommended to use a\u00a0<a title=\"Specific polish for metals and chrome of the motorcycle\" href=\"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/es\/pulimento-para-metales-y-cromados-de-moto-is-polish_p5567179.htm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>specific polish<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0to restore the original shine and protect the piece for a longer time.<\/li>\n<li>The\u00a0<strong>rubber components or sleeves<\/strong>\u00a0they often crack and dry out with continued exposure to the sun. Therefore, once clean, it is recommended to apply a\u00a0<strong>suitable wax or silicone<\/strong>\u00a0protect you.<\/li>\n<li><strong>screen<\/strong>\u00a0(of the motorcycle and the helmet). Uses a\u00a0<strong>microfiber cloth and a specific cleaner<\/strong>\u00a0to avoid highlighting any scratches that exist.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"how to clean motorcycle\" src=\"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/server\/Portal_0006653\/limpieza_moto.jpg\" alt=\"how to clean motorcycle\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>3 steps to shine the metals and chrome of the motorcycle<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you know how and why to clean the different elements of the motorcycle, we explain step by step\u00a0<strong>how to recover the shine and make it last in the metallic and chrome areas of the motorcycle<\/strong>, such as the silencer, the tires, the engine cover ...<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>STEP 1: CLEANING<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The first thing is to prepare the surface, and for that we have to clean it with a\u00a0<strong>suitable degreaser<\/strong>\u00a0for the pieces we are going to work on.<\/p>\n<p>We will remove all the incrustations and rinse with water.<\/p>\n<p>With a\u00a0<strong>microfiber cloth<\/strong>\u00a0pre-polished we will finish cleaning the entire surface. Thanks to this cloth you will completely remove dust and dirt.<\/p>\n<p>We insist that it is an essential job BEFORE applying the polish. If we do not take it into account, we can find that the result will not be as expected.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"cloth to clean with polish\" src=\"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/server\/Portal_0006653\/pa%C3%B1o_ispolish.jpg\" alt=\"cloth to clean with polish\" width=\"500\" height=\"313\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>STEP 2: POLISHING<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the surface is cleaned, we will proceed to\u00a0<a title=\"Apply metal and chrome polish IS POLISH\" href=\"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/es\/pulimento-para-metales-y-cromados-de-moto-is-polish_p5567179.htm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>apply the POLISH IS POLISH<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0especially for metal surfaces with the\u00a0<strong>Biphase manual polishing sponge<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It is called a BIFASE sponge because it consists of two types of surface that do a more complete job.<\/p>\n<p>The black part is the most abrasive and is used to eliminate the particles embedded in the piece.<\/p>\n<p>The white part is softer and serves to restore the original shine to the surface.<\/p>\n<p>A small amount is enough to check how the shine returns to the piece.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"manual polishing sponge\" src=\"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/server\/Portal_0006653\/esponja%20pulido%20manual%20bifase.jpg\" alt=\"manual polishing sponge\" width=\"500\" height=\"428\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>\u00a0<\/b><b>STEP 3: FINISH<\/b><b><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once we have the shiny piece we will proceed to remove the excess material with the\u00a0<strong>Ultra soft cloth<\/strong>\u00a0post-polishing, which allows you to clean the excess polish and restore the original shine to the piece in a delicate way in order to maintain the protection layer provided by the\u00a0<a title=\"chrome and metal polish IS POLISH\" href=\"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/es\/pulimento-para-metales-y-cromados-de-moto-is-polish_p5567179.htm\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">polish IS POLISH<\/a>\u00a0and have a more lasting effect.<\/p>\n<p>The polish provides a\u00a0<strong>thin layer of protection<\/strong>\u00a0which will allow us in the next maintenance, to continue maintaining the brightness of the piece with a simple pass of cloth.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"IS POLISH motorcycle metal polish\" src=\"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/server\/Portal_0006653\/IS_POLISH_MOTO.jpg\" alt=\"IS POLISH motorcycle metal polish\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Invest some time<\/strong>\u00a0in correctly performing these steps, and you will save yourself having to polish the metallic and chrome areas of the motorcycle frequently.<\/p>\n<p>With the\u00a0<strong>polish IS POLISH<\/strong>\u00a0it will not be necessary to use a\u00a0<strong>rinse aid<\/strong>\u00a0posterior since this product conditions, polishes and also creates a protective layer on the surface that prolongs shine.<\/p>\n<h2>Difference between buffing and polishing<\/h2>\n<p>On many occasions it is believed that applying a polish to the piece achieves the same results as applying a polish. This is a\u00a0<strong>error<\/strong>. Let&#039;s see the differences between polishing and polishing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>Polish<\/b>: with polishing we manage to eliminate imperfections on a surface, such as scratches, pores or small abrasions, managing to smooth and level the entire surface. If we complement the surface recovery work with a good polish such as IS POLISH, we will be able to recover the original shine of the piece and also protect it from dirt and fouling for a longer time without the need for polishes.<\/li>\n<li><b>Polish<\/b>: shine is obtained with a material that cleans and gives a vitrifying effect, but by not polishing before, the imperfections and flaws that the surface has are not corrected and in a short time it returns to its initial appearance. Forcing to repeat the process in a short period of time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p align=\"center\">\n<h2>Advantages of using the metal and chrome polish on the motorcycle:<\/h2>\n<p>We give you\u00a0<b>10 reasons to trust IS POLISH:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has been\u00a0<strong>developed<\/strong>\u00a0for metal surfaces in the nautical sector where environmental conditions are harsher than on land.<\/li>\n<li>Bluish color that provides a\u00a0<strong>longer lasting effect<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Smooth texture<\/strong>\u00a0which facilitates the application<\/li>\n<li><strong>Medium consistency<\/strong>\u00a0to facilitate immediate cleaning on porous surfaces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Citrus scent<\/strong>\u00a0Original for more pleasant use<\/li>\n<li><strong>Solvent and silicone free<\/strong>\u00a0pollutants<\/li>\n<li>Container\u00a0<strong>easy to handle<\/strong>\u00a0and store<\/li>\n<li>With little quantity a\u00a0<strong>great performance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Applicable\u00a0<strong>manually<\/strong>\u00a0and with\u00a0<strong>polisher<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Professional finish<\/strong>\u00a0even with manual polishing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Let&#039;s see the result obtained in cleaning the silencer of a motorcycle and the subsequent use of the IS POLISH:<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" title=\"Motorcycle metal cleaning, before and after\" src=\"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/server\/Portal_0006653\/ISPOLISH%20MOTO%20ANTES-DESPUES.jpg\" alt=\"Motorcycle metal cleaning, before and after\" width=\"600\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<h1 align=\"center\">IS POLISH, the difference between CLEAN and BRIGHT<\/h1>\n<p>If you liked this article you cannot miss these:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li><a title=\"How to chrome a tire\" href=\"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/es\/blog\/como-se-croma-una-llanta\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">How to chrome a tire<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a title=\"Adri\u00e0 Valencia, a talent in airbrushing who emigrates\" href=\"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/es\/blog-blog-es\/adria-valencia-talento-de-la-aerografia-que-emigra\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Interview with Adri\u00e0 Valencia, talent of airbrushing<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>To maintain the good condition of a motorcycle, we must schedule interior and exterior maintenance.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":977,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_joinchat":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[294],"tags":[954,959,955,957,956,960,372,958,823,952,953],"class_list":["post-732","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-noticias-daevi","tag-como-limpiar-moto","tag-cromados-moto","tag-limpiar-moto","tag-limpiar-motocicleta","tag-limpieza-moto","tag-metales-moto","tag-moto","tag-motocicleta","tag-pulido","tag-pulido-metales","tag-pulir-cromados"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/732","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=732"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/732\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=732"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=732"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/tv2.famc.cat\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=732"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}