Ceramic Coating ?
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Joined: Apr 2021
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From: The boonies of northern New England
I had my RKS ceramic coated by a professional a few weeks after I bought it. The brand is Ceramic Pro. The bike always looks freshly waxed, the surfaces are nice and slick. Road grime and bug guts wash off easily. I now only need to wash the bike (using the two bucket method with grit guards) if I get caught in the rain, and the bike looks like I went off roading with it. Most of the time I can just use a quick detailer to remove bug guts and light dust. I definitely think it is worth it.
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From: South Florida
Good mon' boys. 'hope you all had a great nights sleep.
Nah, that is "old hat" for MODs to catch. It only cranks up a sting when someone plays games like that.
Kinda my friend OE2NB, reminds me of the new/young drivers who cut through a gas station to avoid waiting at a red light. LEOs are soooo aware of that. You are on the LEOs turf, you know. Anyway, don't wanna derail this thread.
Hi Bb, I take that as a request to move your thread. FYI, if you wait too long, I would not move it since it in essence would be dbl posting. If you have a question abt that, pls PM me.
In the meantime, I would be happy to move your post to "Detailing" for you.
Happy Holiday & New Year.............stay well to you and EVERYONE here.......... 'luv 'ya all.
BC7
Kinda my friend OE2NB, reminds me of the new/young drivers who cut through a gas station to avoid waiting at a red light. LEOs are soooo aware of that. You are on the LEOs turf, you know. Anyway, don't wanna derail this thread.
Hi Bb, I take that as a request to move your thread. FYI, if you wait too long, I would not move it since it in essence would be dbl posting. If you have a question abt that, pls PM me.
In the meantime, I would be happy to move your post to "Detailing" for you.
Happy Holiday & New Year.............stay well to you and EVERYONE here.......... 'luv 'ya all.
BC7
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Joined: Jun 2019
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From: SE Michigan
Funny...I asked this question once.....and it led me to this:
I washed my bike.
I think you could do a great job with an initial investment of about $500. I went a little nuts and invested about $1500 in machines, pads, cloths, creams, and potions of all sorts. But now I'm outfitted for life with all of the skills and tools to get the job done. I'm a guy that usually hires it done, i have a lot of the work on my bike done by my local dealership, but when it comes to keeping my bike clean and sparkling, I don't think i'll find anyone who'd obsess over details like I do.
Glad to have you stop in. Lot of great folks here who are willing to help if you decide to get it done yourself.
I washed my bike.
I think you could do a great job with an initial investment of about $500. I went a little nuts and invested about $1500 in machines, pads, cloths, creams, and potions of all sorts. But now I'm outfitted for life with all of the skills and tools to get the job done. I'm a guy that usually hires it done, i have a lot of the work on my bike done by my local dealership, but when it comes to keeping my bike clean and sparkling, I don't think i'll find anyone who'd obsess over details like I do.
Glad to have you stop in. Lot of great folks here who are willing to help if you decide to get it done yourself.
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From: pensacola fl
Only you can decide if a true ceramic coating is worth it to you. Not all of them are created equally. Lots of junk out there and lots of good ones.
I tell my customers that if they are not going to take care of the coating, then a coating is not for you. Bikes are a little different though because they dont see the abuse a daily driver does.
Coatings are not scratch proof, mar proof, etc. Do a lot of research on some detailing forums and make a informed decision.
I tell my customers that if they are not going to take care of the coating, then a coating is not for you. Bikes are a little different though because they dont see the abuse a daily driver does.
Coatings are not scratch proof, mar proof, etc. Do a lot of research on some detailing forums and make a informed decision.
