Motorcycle DETAILING 101!

It might seem simple, at first, when you think about detailing your motorcycle. However, it's not. In this video, Nick and Yvan go through a step by step process.
Products used:
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ALL CLEAN (all purpose cleaner): bit.ly/AllClea...
QUICK BEADS: bit.ly/QuickBeads
CERAMIC GLOSS: bit.ly/Ceramic...
DRIP CATCHER TOWELS: bit.ly/DripCat...
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#Washharley

[@diydetailofficial]

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[@JoshPhillips7781]

MORE MOTORCYCLE DETAILING CONTENT PLEASE. Caps intentional... this was awesome. Personally, I enjoy cleaning my Aprilia even more than my car or van. Do you have any videos detailing a sport bike? A couple times a year, I go so far as to strip off the fairings, and remove the wheels to give my bike a crazy deep clean.

[@diydetailofficial]

More to come

[@fctrott]

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[@joelpasserell4525]

This is perfect timing. I have a friend's Harley FLHTKL Limited to do a full detail & coating next weekend. I have a few ?'s... 1. After pre-soak with All-Clean and rinse, I'm thinking that your Rinsless, sprayed out of a foam sprayer, would get in between the engine fins and crevices better than the incredible suds foam would. What do you guys think? Rinseless or foam it? 2. Is your DIY Coating heat resistant to where I can install it on headers and chrome exhaust pipes? 3. Will it even bond well to chrome with chrome not being porous like clear is? 4. Without a door jamb to take a paint depth gauge reading, how can one estimate the amount of microns of clear are avail. on tank & other paint. 5. If it has the rear trunk & hard side bags, what's the best way to coat the trunk, remove it, or leave it on?

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks for the questions. 1 your choice 2 yes 3 our metal coating is a better choice 4 it’s extremely thin, use caution. 5 yes remove them.

[@peterdoherty7282]

Great questions!

[@MoparMarc426]

I want to see a wash and talk with a full detail from start to finish on a Harley using a Rinseless wash

[@diydetailofficial]

Good idea.

[@wademiyataki9221]

and every time a bubble of foam bursts, an angel gets its wings 😁

[@diydetailofficial]

lol you know it!

[@KatrinaTrys]

Thoughts on a rinseless wash method for dust removal? As much as i love washing, i get tired of fully washing but my ocd wont let me ride a dirty bike, so until i can pave a 2 mile driveway 😂!!

[@diydetailofficial]

DIY Detail Rinse Less Wash is perfect for that

[@KatrinaTrys]

@@diydetailofficial V2 it is! Thank you! 😊

[@joelpasserell4525]

Last question on spraying ceramic, I promise. 😄 When sprayed, will the coating (metal or regular) self-level? Can I spray it with my airbrush and leave it on the fins and hard to reach chrome parts and leave to dry, self-level, without wiping? I would still be hand applying as usual to the larger reachable parts. Thanks for all your advice as I wrap up my first Harley correction & coating.

[@diydetailofficial]

I wouldn’t spray a coating unless you’re wearing a full PPE suit, and in a paint booth. Coatings are easily absorbed into the skin. When I see videos of Detailers applying coatings with a cheap mask, in short sleeves I feel sorry for them, it’s a very real health risk when they are atomized so finely. For the engine etc, apply DIY Detail Quick Beads everytime you wash. Yvan

[@joelpasserell4525]

@DIY Detail I do have all the necessary PPE, including the suit with hood and commercial quality, OSHA approved, 3M dual cartridge respirator & goggles/gloves. I'm only spraying the main block area in under a minute, but yes, I will be fully protected. So in my situation, can you still let me know if your metal coating will self-level after spraying or need wiped? 🤔 I hold you & DIY Detail harmless and assume & accept full responsibility for my actions & alternative application of the product. 🤓

[@diydetailofficial]

We have never sprayed it, but it will need to be wiped

[@joelpasserell4525]

@DIY Detail Thanks Yvan, I'll send ya an action shot when I'm all suited up.🙂

[@ziads3653]

Hey guys, planning to detail my friends bike soon, you can spray quick beads on the tires without issue?

[@diydetailofficial]

No issue

[@ziads3653]

@@diydetailofficialawesome, just picked up a bunch of things from you guys, can’t wait to try it out

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you.

[@bryanvlogs1421]

Just did a Harley Davidson yesterday what a coincidence haha

[@diydetailofficial]

Nice! What was your process?

[@bryanvlogs1421]

@@diydetailofficial all clean pre-rinse followed by Rinseless wash and some brushes! I had 1 happy customer thanks to your products. 🔥

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you sir!

[@bryanvlogs1421]

@@diydetailofficial no, thank YOU 🤙🏼

[@cain772]

I can’t find your foam cannon you use on site. Thank you for such a great video

[@diydetailofficial]

We like MJJC for optimal foam

[@conwaysdetailing387]

You know I never gad the common sense to realize they ride through rain lol. Ive always been deathly afraid to wash a motorcycle.

[@diydetailofficial]

No fears

[@MoparMarc426]

If you are polishing industrial hard chrome what do you suggest?

[@diydetailofficial]

A dedicated metal polish, and to protect DIY Detail Metal Coating.

[@theradiantchild]

0000 steel wool

[@johnboe412]

Just a bit of a tip. Most open filters on harleys come with a rain sock. Next time use that to better protect to filter. It should withstand the force of a waterhose but not anything more powerful than that.

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@bradboustead1682]

A lift makes cleaning the wheels much easier. Take the seat off to clean the sandy grit that is on the battery and fender.

[@diydetailofficial]

Lifts are nice, which one do you use?

[@bradboustead1682]

@@diydetailofficial I just have a cheap one that doesn't even have wheels. Nicer ones are available several places, Harley dealers, Harbor Freight, etc.

[@augustocaceressuarez6647]

What part of the motorcycle have you cover? Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

Air filter

[@davidruggles996]

Love detailing motorcycles! Great video guys!

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks David! What do you like about it:) I found it incredibly tedious lol. -Nick

[@BXGreen]

Great video! I’m getting ready to my best friend’s 120th anniversary edition Harley, full clean and ceramic! I wonder if MJJC would make a limited edition incredible suds logo foam cannon?! 😊 Another idea how to clean an e-bike? Ty as always!

[@diydetailofficial]

Have fun with the HD!

[@a.k1311]

Well Ivan , im inpressed. But a black out HD is so easy to clean. Maybe take it to the next level and detail a Chromed bike like a boxer engine, that is very difficult to clean…👍🏽

[@diydetailofficial]

Are you volunteering your bike?

[@fctrott]

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[@serranosmobile]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@diydetailofficial]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@adamdecker7963]

A steam cleaner is fantastic for cleaning a bike 😜

[@diydetailofficial]

You got that right!

[@theBtotheJ23]

I'm going to detail my first bike next week. Would this method be better/easier than doing a rinseless wash?

[@diydetailofficial]

Your choice

[@ethanblan435]

I’m assuming it’s not an issue but just want to confirm that you can machine wash and dry the drip catcher towel?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes,you can

[@DEVILS-ok9xo]

umm what about the two bucket method when you are doing the contact wash??? or you guys using a new part of cloth in every wipe ??

[@diydetailofficial]

No need for 2 buckets when foaming twice.

[@davidclark2716]

Motorcycle stereos and speakers aren’t typically “marine grade”. Be as careful with audio/visual/dash/ control components as air cleaner. Pressure washers operate at a bit higher pressure than rain water hitting a bike.

[@diydetailofficial]

True

[@lukelegate4126]

What about the chain? Anything specific for that?

[@diydetailofficial]

Refer to the manufacturer’s instructions.

[@matthewvanderbeek2847]

Then u go ride for 20 minutes and it's full of bugs again. Lol Why it's nice to have an older bike. Oh well.

[@diydetailofficial]

Adding a ceramic coating will make them easier to clean off.

[@ivanigk]

I charge tripple for a bike...Noone wants to bring me their bike :D Question: You guys used quick beeds on the Exhaust too...Am Heat = trouble?

[@diydetailofficial]

Heat isn’t an issue, yes DIY Detail Quick Beads everything!

[@Ladosligese]

why not cover the pod with seran wrap or some sorta bag .. and THEN the towel ? after the wash and the beed wierd stuff spray u put on there .. shows the perfect reason why i try to wash my bike in the rain :D .. and if not possible .. i have a collector in the garden for all that lovely lime free water

[@diydetailofficial]

Do what works for you:)

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

First nice something I have never done yet

[@mariosantiago8931]

Whaatsss !?

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@mariosantiago8931 😄😄no he tocado motoras

[@mariosantiago8931]

@@1stfrompuertorico568 Lo que pasa con las motoras ès que los dueños las cuidan bien y ellos mismos la detallan , y como da tanto trabajo pues casi nunca la llevan a un detailer profesional...🇵🇷☕🇺🇸

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

@@mariosantiago8931 Sí, eso depende del dueño y casi ninguno lo trae para hacerle una mejor protección hasta el momento que se dan cuenta de tanto daño que tiene para a lo mejor exhibirla o venderla.😄😄

[@havingtoomuchfun4806]

Cool video guys!

[@beefyjoe]

“Pressure washer is safe” proceeds to blast all of the grease out of the wheel and triple tree stem bearings… customer has annoying repair and potentially unsafe riding condition a few months down the line when bearings seize or grind

[@diydetailofficial]

Our washer was dialed down to around 800 psi

[@austinleesaenz2711]

So did y’all use r/o water for the whole detail or just to rinse off the quick beads, with the pressure washer what kind of water did y’all use regular ?

[@diydetailofficial]

We only used the RO for the final rinse.

[@joelpasserell4525]

I have a bottle of your Metal ceramic coating on its way to coat paint & chrome on a 2015 Harley Limited. I've seen others (DPC) spray their ceramic coating using a gravity fed, air brush sprayer with a .5mm or 1mm tip to get in-between all the cooling fins & engine nooks & crannies. Can I do the same with your Metal ceramic & would I need to wipe between all the fins to level or just leave it? All the other larger areas I would apply by hand applicator & level as usual. And being only driven during summer months in OH, could he realistically expect 4+ yrs. coating longevity with proper care? Thanks for all your help & awesome products!

[@diydetailofficial]

You can, but spraying any ceramic coating is very dangerous for your health. Yes, 4 years or much more.

[@joelpasserell4525]

@@diydetailofficial Awesome...yes, I have organic vapors painting respirator while spraying.

[@diydetailofficial]

You need full skin protection as well. Spraying a ceramic coating is not to be taken lightly.

[@joelpasserell4525]

@@diydetailofficial Thats why you guys rock! Would one of those white paint suits from HDepot work or do I need to visit my local automotive paint supply?

[@diydetailofficial]

Go to your local PBE

[@davidfink9729]

Is it safe to use the iron spray on harley-davidson's

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@supercuber98]

I would just be careful washing around the fork seals with a pressure washer.

[@diydetailofficial]

Agreed, our pressure washer is adjustable

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

If you do not have distilled water, could you add rinseless wash to your sprayer?

[@diydetailofficial]

Sorry I don’t understand the question:)

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

@@diydetailofficial Add a rinseless wash solution to your sprayer if you do not have distilled water?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes that will help in drying and preventing water spots, but unlike using distilled water you will need to towel dry.

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

@@diydetailofficial Thanks!

[@diydetailofficial]

Our pleasure.

[@froggynl8840]

Why not contact wash with a mitt?

[@diydetailofficial]

You csn

[@simplysimplemobiledetailin529]

So you don’t do anything at all to dress the tires?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes, but just not in this video.

[@elitear618]

What do you guys think about using an air brush to spray on ceramic coating? For those tough to reach or small areas

[@diydetailofficial]

Not unless you’re in a paint booth with full hazmat ppe. Coatings are very toxic when they get on your skin.

[@fctrott]

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[@fctrott]

I airbrush ceramic all the time. No problems at all…

[@BXGreen]

Could Interior ceramic be applied to the seat?

[@diydetailofficial]

Yes

[@aaron.turner.]

I just came across this video. I've been using their techniques to detail my scooter. I think they should do a video washing a scooter. Their techniques and products are very versatile.

[@diydetailofficial]

Great idea!

[@betweenframesproduction3968]

A lot of people say pressure washer is bad for motorcycle…?

[@diydetailofficial]

True

[@stevenv9224]

Continue making great videos

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@taimurchoudhry.]

What a great video! Really loved how you explained every step, in detail. I wanted your opinion on ACF-50. I have seen some videos using it as a last step for rust prevention. Also, you mentioned not to get quick beads on the seat, do we also need to avoid the breaks with this particular product? Many Thanks

[@diydetailofficial]

ACF 50 is for corrosion on electrical components. DIY Detail Quick Beads is fine on brakes, the first few seconds of application wears it off.

[@taimurchoudhry.]

@diydetailofficial I am grateful for the reply. Thank you so very much and have a lovely day.

[@jrsandoval4193]

Nice video, thanks. What is a good method or product to keep seat soft and pliable. Seat on my bike is has some sections that are stiff and I found small tear on a seam. I saw some recommendations online to rub on mineral oil to soften vinyl.

[@diydetailofficial]

Use a good leather conditioner.

[@shanemcbride8211]

For everyone who details on here, Im interested in starting a part time motorcycle detailing service, do you have insurance for yours? If so, who did you go with company wise? And if you don’t mind me asking how much a year do you pay?I’m in Georgia and there are so many motorcyclists around here.

[@diydetailofficial]

Check with a local insurance broker

[@shanemcbride8211]

@@diydetailofficial is it considered “general insurance”?

[@diydetailofficial]

Garage keepers

[@yaboithunder5608]

Very good video thank you 🎉

[@diydetailofficial]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@larsthorwald3338]

I hear you talking, but that foaming and pressure washing just looks so potentially destructive. It scares me.

[@diydetailofficial]

No fear, it’s actually safe

[@dominikpowezka7875]

I was the same at the beginning but then you think motorcycles are design to be riden in the rain right? I just double make sure I blow all water out of electrial components

[@CrazyGarage1976]

You guys are the best 👏👏👏

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@chunkybeardedbiker]

Great video guys! You work so well together on camera and that Harley looked incredible 👌🏻

[@diydetailofficial]

Thank you

[@abhisheksreedhar7997]

❤️❤️❤️

[@diydetailofficial]

🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@peterdoherty7282]

As a pro detailer, what would a cleaning to this extent cost? I’m considering a new career and I know detailing my bike can take longer than my SUV’s exterior some days. Pete.

[@diydetailofficial]

This was a minimum $1500 service

[@peterdoherty7282]

@@diydetailofficial thank you so much for sharing that. I think those similar numbers in my head but then wonder if there is a market for it… I’m sure there is, but that’s a big number in my head. This wasn’t even a dresser, no bags to remove or clean no side covers, even the seat off a ultra or street glide adds another 1/2just to remove and reinstall, that’s not even adding cleaning there. I’ve never had my bike detailed, I do that each winter when I can’t ride. The dealer calls it a detail when they clean it after a service… then I go home and clean up their cleaning! LOL. They charge $25 to do a S100 spray and rinse. It’s a great product, but I can get 3jobs out of a can and it costs me less to by the product and I finish the cleaning up with a wash and dry after I do it. That’s just maintenance after a ride or before I go somewhere I want it to shine! I appreciate your time guys and find myself somewhat addictive to your channels. I found my way to TSO in Vaughan last week and bought a starter pack of DIY supplies to start playing with. Great job with the products and videos! You really are making a difference. Pete

[@diydetailofficial]

Thanks Pete.

[@joshuaramos9676]

@@diydetailofficial1500 USD? What lol I do better than that myself

[@LMoney4]

​@joshuaramos9676 Right. For $1500, I'll just skip a few washes and buy a brand new bike.

[@MurrayMotocross1]

Awful editing crew

[@diydetailofficial]

We strive to improve

[@TheFbiFilesRepeat]

@@diydetailofficialredo video with newly improved editing

[@o0Hotiron0o]

Thank you

[@diydetailofficial]

You're welcome

[@abhisheksreedhar7997]

Why tyre dressing is not needed in a motorcycle ? 🙂❤️

[@hartlanddetailer5670]

Makes the tires slippery causing potential accidents, safe first!

[@diydetailofficial]

Exactly