Clay Bar Your Bikes Paint Before It's Too Late

[@bobbyb9718]

I didn’t notice your paint looking bad before, but seeing it after the clay bar treatment…amazing. That blue is the perfect color.

[@someguy9520]

I love your content, but there are a few points that hurt my soul as a hobby detailer Before doing any clay bar, do a deep clean. 2 bucket method, proper good quality microfiber washmitt for top parts and a second one for the lower dirtier part. After drying the bike, You can use a 1:20 car shampoo/water ratio to spray(i can recommend the basic sonax shampoo) as a clay lubcricant. Proceed as stated with claying the bike, but since clay is an abrasive method to remove paint contaminants you will always have micro scratches afterwards. Dont use a microfiber towel to apply wax. Use small 80-60mm soft polishing pads that are used to polish cars. Less is more. A lot of waxes need just a thin layer. Let it "dry" for 5 minutes and then take off the smeary leftovers with a microfiber towel.

[@glennllewellyn7369]

Yep. That’s how I wash my plane (AA5B). The prop lifts cowshit off the grass runways and spreads it in a beautiful rainbow pattern underneath and onto the tail plane. Bug gunk builds up on the leading edge of the wings. A ‘quick’ wash and polish is 4 hours. 6 for a deep clean. Prick of a job but the rewards are there...is what I keep telling myself! Australia.

[@someguy9520]

@@glennllewellyn7369 i just imagined all the bug guts on the plane,but never thought about cow shit But i would love to deep clean an airplane. A lot of work but prbly satisfying to see the before/after A regular wash takes 3 hrs eith most cars, 4-5 when they are really dirty and 6-8 for a deep clean

[@electroevolution5777]

its interesting you say this because that's exactly how he does it in the video

[@ne-adv]

"I can swiftly pass the blame on to the previous owner." If it was dirty when you bought it, the dirty is yours, now. You own it. Technology from the track. Slippery means less resistance, faster times. Now it gets our own bikes clean and doesn't even mention improved mileage. And the item to make the paint slippery, the spray, is now not just soap, its also hydrophobic. So water beads up and runs off. Once you made it slick as hell. Amazing. I knew they were doing these things at the track, but I was unaware of this data on normal bikes and normal roads. Its so good, even normal riders get a significant boost for the technology. Measurably better gas mileage. Better handling in high or gusting winds. Better stability in the same winds. Because of some clay trick used by painters, but was adapted to the track. Wow.

[@WillPower46]

After a clay bar treatment is the best time to apply your ceramic nano coat paint protection.

[@CollinFrench]

Thanks for the push. Got new tyres on my Tiger last weekend so having watched the vid, I broke out the detailing gear and hit the bike big time. Clay Bar and super resin polish has made A HUGE difference! I can see me in the reflections. :)

[@BahchaK]

There is a bolt missing on the right side of the plastic under the head light. Don’t want to have it flying while you ride. Thanks for the video, I’ll give some love to my bike and my car too.

[@kirkjuan1621]

Next time try a clay towel. I started using them a couple years ago and they are fantastic! Because they last much longer than that bar will and if you drop it. You can just rinse it off and its ready to use again. Love the content! keep it up!

[@frankstone8930]

Back to petting and cleaning the bike. What a relief, I was a little bit worried about you 😉👍👍👍

[@Invict95]

Great content and awesome editing… but just to warning you that at 1:30 min youre missing a screw on that fairing under headlight

[@mad9111984]

Haha i ve just done it today for the first time and now i see it here! Ive first rinsed the bike and spayed a iron remover and a bug remover on it. Washed it properly and clayed it with the detailer. Looks like new

[@christiankirkenes5922]

I ceramic coated my bike when I bought it. So smooth, so slippery no bug sticks

[@shino8854]

I find after a detailing session, the paint is so smooth, my knees can't grip the tank as well for the first couple of rides.

[@kgonzi868]

Should be using tank grips in any case

[@mikehoskin1674]

@@kgonzi868 yep

[@covid-192]

All I got to say is that with the quality of these videos I can’t believe you only have just under 200k subscribers. It looks like you should have a few million keep up the great work!!

[@ruimteschipYT]

True true clayb the bike will shine and protect your bike 😊 not many bikers use it

[@riderramblings]

Good video though I would like to add: After using the clay bar as per the instructions on the pack, apply polish (following the product instructions). Polish lifts a microscopic layer of the clear coat so don't polish too often... Finally apply the layer of wax as per the instructions on the tin as this helps to protect the paint therefore less polishing required... Though, if feeling lazy, you can buy wax polishes which are two in one. A "sucker", among other definitions, is a gullible person not a lollipop. So _"dropping a sucker to the floor"_ is to hit him hard enough that he collapses.

[@terryboyle]

we always called them suckers in Quebec, a lollipop was something you might see written in an old book. We also used the sucker the same way you do - it's all about context.

[@riderramblings]

@@terryboyle Ah, the problem is that not only do les Quebecois murder the English language, they also murder the French language too! 😀 😂😁😜

[@yujiitadori656]

Where is this tankpad from? i love it and i want one so where you buy it from

[@bunkbmx2059]

Are you gona put ceramic coating on that or maybe PPF

[@RandomPokecenter]

wouldnt this scratch the paint? with micro scratches

[@ZediMaster]

Gr8 vid, chaos. Ride safe, god bless u.

[@shahriarfahim679]

What a beautiful bike. I'm my country 🇧🇩 we're only alowed to ride bikes up to 165 cc. Sometimes it feels so heartbreaking.

[@yveslegrand9826]

My bike is in the garage and nearly never sleeping outside. But it may be actually worse... My garage is also a workshop and I generate load of dirt and dust. So I added a bike cover...

[@adt01]

Great quality, great content, hardwork, but I don't why you're on the top. Anyway hope you will be much stronger in the coming days❤️

[@caty863]

Does this process apply for plastic covers as well? my bike's tank cover and all other painted surfaces are plastic.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

anything painted really, and you can even use it on car glass (where I highly recommend giving it a wax after that). Generally you want to do all this when the paint and glass is cold.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

so not under the sun or on a hot day

[@hardikagrawal8763]

@@Daniel-dj7fh Are you really sure ? By Car glass you mean the windshield ? Help me out... I will first wash the windshield ...then clay bar it...Then I have Carnauba wax with me liquid form... Will that work ? And then should I put any specific washer fluid or simple blue generic one will work ?

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

@@hardikagrawal8763 sounds good, I tend to never use windscreenwashers haha, but we have the generic stuff in too.

[@hardikagrawal8763]

@@Daniel-dj7fh Thanks a lot man ❤️👍🏻

[@malcolmf3602]

love your videos... do you have any advice on improving the paint finish on the engine itself, mine has gone from shiny black to dull, almost grey?

[@maverickiragulfan4434]

Try removing the tags on your microfiber towels before using it, it could save you from a scratch

[@spandanjadhav3340]

It's been a while since a video appeared on reduced chaos... Been missing those vlogs

[@fitz235]

Why rub the clay on the paint rather than pat it?

[@eklavyasinghrathore7938]

I have got a matt black paint and it always makes rough noise

[@jamesmartin3004]

To check if you have removed all the dirt place you hand in a plastic bag and then check.. you will feel any remaining dirt, your fingers are not sensitive enough 👍

[@omobolajiakin-laguda8012]

My bike has a matte black paint finish to it.

[@scottyknws]

I need this kit...its about time, my bike is a 2006 ZX636 and I cant tell you if it has ever seen a clay bar... not in the last year and a bit since I have been the owner :( feels bad man... Thank you for showing this to me & a easy how to !!!! love the Content as always!!! Stay Lekker CC!

[@terryboyle]

Alright, alright, I will clay my bike this week. Thanks for the reminder.

[@wheelieluke3469]

Bro, when you coming down to cape town for a ride??

[@revo-fpv2180]

What if you have satin paint like the fluo/grey 2018 mt09 ?

[@hardikagrawal8763]

Ya I too have same doubt. My bike has some parts in matt finish.

[@FrazerAndrewsMotoVlogs]

What bar end mirrors do you have?

[@CrazyWarCat]

LET'S GET SOME CLAYYYYYY

[@425fiskeboat]

The clay will give you scratches, so ideal you would have to polish the paint afterwords. You maybe makes the paint better when your touching it but it will look worse if you shine a light at it.

[@tmfrs2]

theres also other claybar pads/mats for people who dont want to buy a claybar

[@Kisxh]

Clayos Causes.

[@Alien590]

Lol 😂

[@lennysped007]

Hey man also on my Mt 09 look almost the same , in Pretoria area 🤘🏼🤘🏼😁 we should take a ride together

[@Mark-oe5dh]

Can I use this on my Tech Black MT09 which has matt paint?

[@yungsquid2774]

What do u use for cleaning ur wheels, cuz with mine soap and water doesn’t do it tried multiple stuff as well, and they are dirty

[@freeridebumerang]

WD-40, use it afrer using shapoo and water to get rid of dust, then you get rid of greasy things with WD-40

[@Dirty_Triumph_Rider]

What about for a matte paint finish, can you still do this?

[@meercat6972]

DO NOT clay bar matte paint, unless you want it to be shiny, which defeats the purpose of matt or satin paint in the first place. 👍

[@Dirty_Triumph_Rider]

@@meercat6972 cheers man 👍🏼

[@thewrathofdreams]

Ohh did this moments before watching this

[@ustoysoldier]

nice to know, its very useful.

[@phgd1993]

My bike is have a gray matte finish (Street Twin 21), is it OK to use clay bar with it? As far as I know I shouldn't polish matte paint.

[@meercat6972]

DO NOT clay bar matte paint dude. EVER.

[@tvicic]

so, bubblegum is no good? 🤔

[@sturingnico]

can it be used on matte paint ?

[@meercat6972]

NO. DO NOT clay bar matte paint.

[@volvogt21]

And you didn't take off the seat why?

[@meercat6972]

Nice vid dude. Clay bar 🤔 . All good and well till you have matt or satin paint. Never use clay bar on them, EVER ! I have a tracer 900 GT with matt black paint, no polishing for her. I am on the hunt for a ceramic coating for matt paint, not an easy task. Love your video's, keep up the good work and stay sunny side up. Cheers from down under. 🏍🦘

[@yadavhimanshu1994]

Love your videos 💗💥

[@nikolager23]

what about matte bikes?

[@MFizzle777]

My bike has a matt white ish finish so... 🤔

[@sorakojootti2725]

Can i use clay bar on matte surfaces? I have 2018 mt09 with matte gray paint.

[@BioSurge]

Because the clay is slightly abrasive, I wouldn't use it on matte. There might be specific matte products out there.

[@Wave1dave]

Do not use clay bars on a matte paint. Matte paints look great, but they are seriously a pain in the ass to maintain properly.

[@meercat6972]

@@Wave1dave 100%. I am looking for a ceramic coating to use on matte paint. No easy find though.

[@tejaspadhye]

Don't cheap out on spraying lubricant. If lubricant isn't enough the clay will scuff your paint and it will hurt more than than your bicycle tyre rubbing against your skin back in childhood

[@markich9510]

How often should I do this?

[@AndrewWilsonOz]

As he said in the video, about once per year. It is a semi-abrasive thing to do, so less it best.

[@musaalibukhari1630]

Luve ur vides vro😘😏❤️

[@benboruvka]

Ayooo blue shirt guy

[@PeterW961]

Anyone used it on wheels?

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

To my knowledge, claying your car or bike only really benefits someone who 1. has never done it before on an older vehicle, or 2. is going to polish and then seal their paint with wax or a ceramic coating.

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

I personally wax my bike after every wash

[@Daniel-dj7fh]

which in recent times has been super rarely. Washed the bike last month and before that in november or something

[@jamesmcgettigan2936]

I wax my Duke on a regular basis, but my bikes also live outside. Definitely considering claybaring it. My ktm adv though- all flat paint- and it lives to be dirty.

[@UPTHETOWN]

Nice but polish & wax are 2 different things

[@puraliferide]

just in case, don't to this on your matte/satin bikew :D

[@badjangasseproducoes4468]

I was going to ask if that was possible. Thanks for the advice

[@puraliferide]

Yeah, it could add unnatural shine to the finish. The best thing you can do is do a ceramic coating specific for matte/satin paint and use shampoos and detailers specific for those finishes. I have a matte black mt09 and that's how I've preserved its natural shine

[@meercat6972]

@@puraliferide which ceramic coating product do you use ? I have a tracer 900 GT with matte paint. What a pain in the ass to maintain.

[@quinn2345]

Big fan

[@cylindricalfire]

love yamahas

[@sirheinzbeenz3477]

IM GOING RIGHT NOW

[@Srdjan_Savic]

how much cc does it have?

[@Joel_Junior_cantor]

890cc

[@Srdjan_Savic]

@@Joel_Junior_cantor nice

[@csdbeats239]

Change those clip-ons

[@Xwii610]

my bike doesn't have paint lol

[@nawedahmed6313]

👍

[@rolobotoman]

pro tip: get a bike you wont want to pamper, keep you life simple, fuck all that noise.

[@bigred8438]

calling it clay is a bit of a stretch isn't it? Looks like Blu Tac.

[@poped_4628]

🥰

[@ablegr]

Why not just creamic coat it ?

[@vimaleshvb5302]

Bro replay me bro

[@A_Dirrty_Bird]

Uhhhh yeah duh. Also clay bar your cars people. So many people don't take care of their shit. Motorcycles are easy, there's no interior lol

[@opeboi1539]

Imagine having cringe paint -dual sport gang

[@benc661]

What bar end mirrors do you have?

[@dfleon75]

👍