Washing Your Chopper Motorcycle After Assembling

After you had assembled your chopper motorcycle, you are free to wash it. Wash each and every part properly which you have painted. For washing purpose, you can use any soaps or detergents which are specially made for motorcycles washing. You should not use common soap or dishwashing detergent, as they are too strong and will remove or affect the paint from your bike badly. Using a scrub or a hard brush with these soap or detergent might remove the paint.

Use of Acidic Cleaners

Always use non-acidic cleaners to wash your bike. Non-acidic cleaner does not contain any chemical like Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether. Acidic cleaner or chemical cleaner have quick effect but they can also damage the paint as well as the body (metal) of the motorcycle. Most of the cleaners contain a strong chemical like Ethylene Glycol Monobutyl Ether. Therefore, make it sure before buying any cleaner that it is a non-acidic cleaner.

Recommendation

It is not a good practice to wash your chopper motorcycle with cold water, if the painted parts of your bike have been heated by any means. As it might cause the metal underneath to contract and break the bond with the paint and you will have several cracks. Use normal water and a gentle stream to avoid scratches.

Try to wash your chopper motorcycle in the late afternoon or early morning when the sun is not too bright. The sap from the tree might damage the paint of your motorcycle; therefore you should not wash it under tree. It is recommended to wash your motorcycle under the fenders. If possible remove the seat or any other leather bag attached to your bike before washing it, as water can damage the leather material. Again, it is not good to use pressure washers, as excessive water pressure will cause lost of paint.

Remove the Paint from the Engine

After assembling the motorcycle, remove the paint form the engine of your chopper motorcycle. You can remove the paint form the engine by using special Liquid cleaners. These types of cleaners are generally known as chemical cleaners. Liquid cleaners are not as aggressive as abrasive cleaners, and are quite safer and abrasive cleaners for most painted surfaces. There types cleaners are generally used for removing old wax and contaminants like spots, stain, rust, tar, and bug spattering. There are some contaminants which are not removed during the washing process. These cleaners are also come in the paste form. Generally, paste cleaners are used for heavy rust, severe scratches and real blending of the paint.

How to Apply the Cleaner

Apply the cleaner on an applicator and start rubbing the applicator on the engine of your motorcycle. But don’t apply the any cleaner directly on the painted surface of your motorcycle. You should apply the cleaner to the applicator and then fold the applicator. Mark the cleaner lightly over the applicator and then use it. Always apply small amount of cleaner at a time.

Always wash thoroughly your applicators with the mild soap and detergent. You should use liquid fabric softener or dryer sheets. The residue left on your towels can cause streaking of the paint form your chopper motorcycle. Therefore, you should keep changing the towel (used to apply the cleaner) at regular interval of time.