The best thing is a DA with 3/3.5" BP, and 3.5/4" pads. Unless it is custom the seat is not leather. A good chrome polish (I personally use Semichrome). No dressing on the seat or tires. If there is burned boot rubber on the pipes, oven cleaner works good.
I've never detailed a bike. Possibly have a Harley to do this weekend...
Any suggested tools and products?
Here's my HD, pray it doesn't have as much chrome as mine
It's all meticulous time consuming hand work.
I like and have used for years S-100 Total Cycle Cleaner and their other products when it comes to my bike(except for waxing which is such a small part over the over all process).
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A lift if you can borrow one! Most of the ones I do are baggers with a lot of chrome. Very time consuming but worth it.
If it is a bagger have the owner take the bags off for you, and the seat. I lay the on a towel on a table to work on.
There are so many little things to do a bike it can be overwhelming at first. Enjoy it!
Megs or Mothers for chrome. Three in pads or better yet, 2" unit for paint and some chrome. As others have stated S100 for the wash is good, they also have a great engine black product. I cut strips out of my orange boas to make buffing clothes, you can wrap the strip around the chrome then use a back and forth motion to polish. For things not metal, 303 is a good choice to protect the leather and such. Nothing on pegs, controls and tires. I even tell my customers no not expect anything on them.
I agree with the getting some S100 & 303 products. The total cycle cleaner is great for washing the bike, also remember when washing a bike not to over due it with water when rinsing it. I actually like working on bikes more then cars, but they can be a bit challenging sometimes.
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