Detailed: 2006 BMW 1200 Motorcycle

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justin_murphy

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Well, I haven't done many full details over the last 2 week. I've mostly been doing washes and vac's. This is actually alot more profitable to me than just doing 1 full detail. I can do 6 wash/vacs at 60.00 a piece in about 6 hours if most are at one place. I usually do 2-3 at time. Assembly line style.

Ok, back to the bike. This is the owner of the black CTS that I did while back. He used to have a motorcyle school in south Floriday. He sold it about a year ago and moved up here. I wash and clean his bikes on a monthly basis. Why I have never taken any pics is beyond me. This was a full detail which gets the same processes as a car or truck other than everything is by hand. Polishing is done by hand. Whew! Bikes are all as hard a any other vehicle.

At least I didn't have to do the tires!!!
(For you non-bikers, you NEVER put anything on the tires or seats!)

Here's the process....

Start time:
9:30am

Finish time:
12:30pm

Payment:
200.00

DP 4-in-1 Rinseless Wash
(Used Cobra Green MF towel to wash....Guzzler to dry.)
I hate washing bike due to the excess water they hold. I was really excited about using the rinseless system on it. Cleaned up in under 20 minutes. Did very well on those dirty wheels too.

Meguiar's #80
(Used terry covered applicator by hand)
I chose to use this product since I've had really good luck with it used by hand. I applied with pressure in a front to rear pattern. #80 really cleaned up the paint and removed the minor scratches in the paint. I did not use it on the non-painted lower sections.

Collinite No.915-Marque D'Elegance
(Applied with damp foam applicator)
I haven't used this gem of a wax in a while. I applied a thin layer to all of the painted areas. I let sit for 30 minutes while I ate my lunch. Buffed off so easy with a Cobra MF towel. I also did the wheels with it too. I wanted a durable finish as well as the looks. I think they both arrived!

DP Spray Surface Shield Sealant
(Applied with Cobra MF towel)
I used this on all non-painted surfaces including the windshield (inside and out) and instrument panel. The helmet also got a coat. Simply easy to use.

Befores....

Ready to wash....
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Very dirty wheels. 4-in-1 did amazingly well on them....
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Nice Job as always. Must be cool to get to detail such a variety of vehicles. Always enjoy your :Picture:
 
Another great job Justin, It looks likes there's pretty good money in doing bikes. The silver with yellow and black is kind of a different color combination. I gave up bikes after loosing two close friends on them.
 
Gary Sword said:
Another great job Justin, It looks likes there's pretty good money in doing bikes. The silver with yellow and black is kind of a different color combination. I gave up bikes after loosing two close friends on them.
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Thanks Gary. I too have lost one friend.

I have never rode one in my life. Someone once told me that if you are scared of one before you have even rode one.......never ride one.

They scare the crap outta me.
 
Nice detail on a good looking bike. I wouldn't want to own a bike, but I would want to ride one for like 5 minutes. :) Just to get a taste of that kind of speed. People drive too crazy around here for me to actually think I would be safe on one daily though.
 
Excellent job! using the DP 4 in 1 makes a lot of sense on a bike.
 
Good write up, I really didn't think that cleaning bikes was much of a process but paint is paint. As usual you do great work and I'm always looking forward to reading and seeing your results....wait did you say you did this bike by hand? You didn't use the PC? Just curious why?
 
Justin, that bike looks like a million bucks! Great job, bro.:applause:
 
justin30513 said:
I have never rode one in my life. Someone once told me that if you are scared of one before you have even rode one.......never ride one.

They scare the crap outta me.
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I'm wich ya bro! My father in law stored his 1200 in my garage for a year and I NEVER even touched it. I tried to stand it up fully one time and couldn't believe how heavy the friggin thing was:eek: (I didn't eat breakfast that day:p) lol

That bike looks fantastic Justin......very cool looking bike.
 
Nice turnaround! The bike turn out great! Outstanding work.:applause:
 
very nice job on it, i think one day ill own one since ive been around bikes my whole life( literally theres pics of me on bikes in diapers!) but financially its not happening for a while. we actually have a bmw bike in the garage too, very nice bikes
 
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