The small impacts of the gravel of the road, some cleanings with too aggressive materials, and even the continuous rubbing of our body, end up deteriorating the appearance of the paint of our motorcycle.
It is not just a simple matter of aesthetics. Ignoring these small damages is something that can give us a larger bill in the medium term. If the scratches are not treated, the motorcycle will be more exposed to external agents and will eventually oxidize after losing its protective layer.
The question is: How can we make those undesirable scratches and imperfections of our motorcycle disappear? Polishing the painted areas of our machine with some frequency. This way we will make our motorcycle look as bright and protected as it has just been bought.
The first step before getting down to work with polishing is to wash the motorcycle, with special emphasis on the areas that will be polished. A good washing is essential for a perfect result.
Be sure to choose a place in the shade, with a firm ground, without unevenness, and start once the motorcycle has cooled down completely. We have to make sure to dry it perfectly, that there is no trace of water, let alone dust or dirt, elements that could end up scratching the paint.
Too much polishing is not necessary for the polishing procedure. Nowadays you can even find polishing kits with everything you need in specialized stores. For those who prefer to get the materials individually, we must not forget a microfiber cloth that does not leave any remains, three sandpaper of different grains and an efficient polishing liquid or ‘polish’.
Polish is a liquid preparation with abrasive agents that acts directly on scratches, repairing them and restoring the original shine of the motorcycle's paint.
Once we have all the materials at hand and the bike is clean and dry, it is time to proceed to polishing. We start by sanding the damaged areas, always making movements in the same direction. This sanding should be progressive, without being too strong, to get rid only of the film of the paint that is damaged without making a dent in the others.
Then we proceed to apply the polish, with a special cloth, and let it act until it dries completely. It is necessary to avoid, of course, to concentrate irregularly the strength of the hand. The key is to apply the polish smoothly, so as not to delve deeper into the damage. Once the product has dried, you have to remove it and clean the motorcycle again
If you want to spin even finer, we advise you to use a finishing sponge and you can achieve an impeccable mirror effect. Surely it is important for you that your motorcycle retains its original paint, but not just because it looks good. With a good polish in time you will also be avoiding the devastating effects of rust and the consequent deterioration of the bodywork.
