Calcium chloride removal?

[colorider]

I started the cleanup process on my Tenere yesterday after my Yukon (and beyond) adventure. Needless to say, my bike is about as bad as I have ever seen it and so far, the crap is not coming off too well.

Anyone have any suggestions on what has worked well for them and what NOT to use to avoid damage to the plastic?

TIA,

Rod

 

[Madscots]

I usually wet the bike then put some Muc Off on it and let it soak in. While that is happening i get hot soapy water and a sponge then get stuck in. I got the pack with all the brushes also so use them on the wheels and into the engine area. Hose it down after then give a wipe over with a shamy/cloth

 

[rem]

I took mine to my local friendly pressure wash place about three times, then did a regular soap and bucket wash at home. If gravity allows, lay a wet rag over the area in question and let it sit for a while. Otherwise, just hose the area frequently and let the water soften it up.


If none of that works, trade it in for a new black bike. You know you want to. R ::008::

 

[GrahamD]

Flitz Magnesium Chloride Remover

 

[howie ronic]

I've used Simple Green with great success over the years. I get a spray bottle and dilute it with water. Spray it on, let it soak a bit and pressure hose it off. Haven't tried the Flitz, but looks like it's an excellent product.

 

[colorider]

I've used Simple Green with great success over the years. I get a spray bottle and dilute it with water. Spray it on, let it soak a bit and pressure hose it off. Haven't tried the Flitz, but looks like it's an excellent product.

That's actually what I ended up using today (Simple Green) with fairly good success. Still takes a lot of effort, but most of the work is getting into the nooks and crannies. I'd say I managed to get 95% of the crud off and hopefully as time goes on and follow on washing, I will have it 100% back to "clean". After cleaning, I was able to assess my damage from my two "incidents". The rash on the Givi bars will clean up with a little attention from a shaker can, but the scuffs and dents in my Givi Trekker bag are there to stay. Badge of honor.

::001::

 

[phplemel]

Rod, Badge of honor??? ::012::
Sorry but in case anybody missed this:

 

[colorider]

Calcium chloride removal?

Rod, Badge of honor??? ::012::
Sorry but in case anybody missed this:

Thanks for posting, since I didn't have a copy of that mishap. I wish I had one of the other, but the driver if the road grader didn't take a picture of me....

 

[Karson]

anything with a slightly acidic ph will do you right to loosen the film. i'm wary of commercial cleaners because rarely do they post what ph they are, which is ultimately what helps/harms the surface you're working with (aside from abrasives). if you must - i'm a meguiars fanboy for all my auto detailing stuff so it's hard for me to sway away. http://www.autogeek.net/hard-water-spot.html should do you well

If it were me, I'd get a spray bottle and liberally dilute down white vinegar until you find a sweet spot that works. test in a hidden spot until just to be on the safe side until you get the dilution right

that picture will never get old ::003:: glad you're alright...