Thanks Stu, got me in the doghouse again ! I have a list if diy jobs as long as my arm but every time I watch one of your videos it's straight to the garage for the microfiber cloths and polish. Love your bikes and thanks for the happiness in these disturbing times.

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

You do right Jon DIY is dangerous and we need to protect the NHS!

Brilliant video Stuart, my bike now only receives the excellence that it the Full Fillingham method of bike cleaning and maintenance. 🏍😃👍🏻

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Looks like great stuff and glad you have found it to work. Your bikes are always pristine 👏🏻

Love your informative videos, Stuart. I'm also deeply in love with my new '22 Speedmaster!! You are helping me with my transition to the Triumph brand, for that, I thank you!

Another good and helpful video. So tomorrow I'm going to order some wheel polish for my chrome wheels on my Royal Enfield motorcycle....thanks again Stuart

This is precisely why I bought a T120 Black, virtually no chrome to polish :-). Great information in this video for all wheels. I just finished painting the rear wheel on my R65LS and I'll use this info to protect the paint.

I purchased the Meguire’s Polish for my engine. Works great! Thanks for the advice!! You rock!

Thanks Stuart. Great referral. I have ordered a sample. Nice presentation and informative straight forward info..

My nightmare, rust on a bike! Thank you for the advices ☮️ 💖

Thanks for sharing, I'm planning to take better care of my chrome wheels because of it. Thanks again.

Great video thanks for the tips! I’ve been on furlough for a month now and my bikes have never been cleaner, I’ve tried the double tt you used in one of your earlier videos and was impressed so I bought a gallon can...

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

This video is invaluable. Upon inspecting my wheels, I discovered some light rust in the wheel spoke holes. Also discovered some light corrosion on the back wheel. I have two product suggestions which are available on Amazon US. First: Break Free. It dissolves light rust and leaves a PTFE film for lubrication and a moisture barrier. I used the "Precision Shooter" to put a drop at each spoke hole. Second: Eagle One Never Dull metal polish. It is cotton wadding impregnated with a chemical that is magic for removing light corrosion on chromed anything. My wheels look absolutely new! I'm buying a bike dryer! Got to get the water out of the spoke holes.

A very informative and well made video. Yes this is a good thing to be tried out during the lockdown period.

Thanks Uncle Stu, polishing wheels sure beats pushing around the lawnmower!

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it does!

Nice vlog yet again. Cleaning wire wheels can be a ball ache but it can also be very enjoyable, depends upon mindset. Sat on a bit of carpet, brew to hand, bit of music in the garage. 10 mins a wheel I often find very satisfying.

@TheAncientBiker

3 жыл бұрын

I'll give changing my mindset a go. :-)

Have used there products and still do on my classic bikes I do them on good Friday for the summer and again on Halloween for the winter lay down I pick those times only because it's easy to remember nice vid and stay safe

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing!

Great video. I just tried Blendz on my T100 wheels. Great product!

Thanks Stu, great tip regarding use of aluminium foil, just used on my 2013 T100 spokes worked a treat to remove rust.

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped

Breat job Stuart. thanks for the tips. Brasil aqui marcando presença.

Thanks for another excellent and informative video Stuart - Have just ordered a sample tin from your link, only £9 inc postage which l think is pretty darn good value. Will help to while away a hour or two of non-riding lockdown... I hope the great British public are wearing sunglasses when our bikes finally take to the roads once again!

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Enjoy!

Good video once again.Blew the conwebs out on a bit of chrome plating history. Old school chroming was with three layers.Copper,nickel and then chrome.Chrome by itself is very porous hence the water goes straight to the steel and rusts the bare metal.I think there is a market for getting these rims,spokes and nipples "properly" done for a really superior finish.We used to fill in motorcycle mufflers with brazing rod and grind them back for the electoplaters for insurance jobs.

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Chrome plating to British standards ! no one does it like that anymore!

Good to see you promoting UK products. I'd never heard of that company, a heat resistant wheel wax is something I can use on the bike and my car's. I'll be having a look at that. All the cleaning, polishing and maintaining of the bike is part of the hobby for me. Bikes have always been more of a hobby than just a mode of transport for me. That wheel roller is a good idea and I'll definitely be investing in one of those. Take care and ride safe Stuart.

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Like you I've been using Miracle Shine on my T120 rims. Only problem I've had is when having a new tyre fitted - I failed to tell the tyre fitter that the rims were waxed - hence the balancing weight fell off on my way home. Will be trying Autobrite when it arrives.

I have a Yamaha virago 535 from 1990, the front wheel is Crome & still looks good , the back has rust bits in the crome, so I have decided to try the tin foil on it , I have a tin of wax polish I got for the car, it’s good stuff its white shark from USA , so will try this out on the rims , I have only started looking at your blog and you do good stuff .

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Sounds great!

Great tip about the aluminium foil trick. Hopefully won't be needed on my Triumph, but the wife's Sinnis has spots coming through. I've heard good things about autobrites stuff elsewhere and I'm quite fussy about my wheels looking good, so will give this gear a go. Thanks again, stay safe.

@simongoddard8490

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Kinsella seem to remember from the depths of my mind that a favourite old trick was using a splash of Coca Cola on the silver foil.

Polishing chrome is surely a pain and if dirt gets on afterwards the heartbreaking feel💔 No words

Good morning Stuart, another premium quality vlog again! It might be worth mentioning (although I am certain you will probably know this from your past), that the problem is that Chrome plating is actually porous, and it's down to the quality of the pre-chrome plating stage and the base metal that defines how good the overall quality of the finished effect is, check out Rolls-Royce for their radiator surround plating for instance, therefore if the base materials or pre-chrome plating is sub-standard the rust will certainly be through in no time. the benefit as you rightly point out of applying a good quality wax after removing any rust spots is that the wax effectively plugs the micro sized holes where moisture gets in and rust becomes apparent, therefore the more wax is used over time to plug the holes the less chance there is for rust to form. It is actually the base metal that is rusting, not the chrome plate, the chrome plate is actually just the crowning glory - but not for long if we don't treat it correctly, thanks again, superb. Nick.

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

yeah actually nick I have touched on this in other videos. this strictly speaking is just a chrome finish. to be described as chrome plated here it must adhere to a specific British standard, which few products do these days.

That's why I like aluminum wheels: if you dont care about looks they dont need maintenance, and if you care just keep them clean and it's ok. They will never rust or lose the painting. It's perfect and time saving. I want more time riding my bike and less time taking care of it.

Hi Stu Finish Kare 1000p is an excellent synthetic sealant specifically engineered as a high temperature paste wax. It works brilliantly well on wheels/exhaust pipes etc and can withstand up to 250 degrees. It can be used all over the bike/car and is outstanding value at currently £18 for a very large tin!

Great vid. Spokes on my 8 month old Triumph Scrambler 1200xe are very poor quality so hopefully your advice might help. Thanks very much

Another fantastic clip Stu from another t120 brother

My 1st gen hinckley bonneville in 2001 only lasted a month before it had to have chrome replaced under warranty for pitting! I cleaned that bike for hours after every ride and still the chrome started to tarnish, especially the wheels. I wore my knuckles down cleaning the spokes with a toothbrush but to no avail. It's one of the reasons I sold it and since then I've stayed well away from anything chromed!

@robbikebob

4 жыл бұрын

@@jeffslade1892 it was nearly 20 years ago! Before the interweb. Most of my mates didn’t even bother washing their 70's and 80's bikes!

My old kamakazi H1 500 has lovely old rims no rust.

Great video and great tips too thanks Stuart 👍🏻

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

Great tips Mr. Fillingham. Even for a geezer like me!

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

This is why I’m leaning towards a Bonneville Black. Black wheels, engine and pipes. Wash yes, but after 15 years of polishing the chrome on my former 1969 Triumph T100S I’m done. Wash, dry, wax and go is what I want.

Without wanting to hijack these comments I was unlucky enough to collect my Royal Enfield Bullet 500 Rally in February, on a day so cold I found myself following a salting lorry for about half an hour and so every exposed surface , especially the chrome and the bare aluminium soon showed signs of exposure . To rectify this on the engine casings I've used Peek Metal Polish and on the wheels Meguires Chrome Polish, which is has been excellent for getting out the worst of the "strains". However I'm thinking that stuff looks worth investing in. I'm going to invest in some and report back. Cheers.

Really enjoy your practical tips. Whilst on wheels, assume all your bikes have tubed tyres so do you use any sealant in the tubes eg Slime, Never Flat? Or do you seal the rims with a sealant tape. Do you carry spare tubes & patches on longer trips? I'm surprised that today tubed tyres are still provided with many new bikes with spoked wheel, particularly modern classics. At least KTM provide a sealed rim for their spoked wheels.

I like that stuff, might have to get some, regarding the chrome on Triumph wheels, I found the opposite, on my 2013 T100, the chrome on the wheels were awful, but my T120 it was great, but I guess it's a lottery as to which you get. great vid as always, cheers, Dave ps how's Willow?

Nice video Stuart - I used soapy wire wool on the exhaust to remove burnt on plastic cover from the exhaust. There is no visible scratching - is it still vulnerable to rust?

Nice one Stuart - the old 'Full Fillingham- out again. Seems like a long time ago since the first one !

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Yes it was! Nice to see you again Paul!

Very cool video! Thanks for taking the time to make it and sharing with us your experience! Beard is growing? 🎅🏼

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

It is!

Thanks for the info may give it a try 👍

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Hi Stuart, I take it, it is safe, to use the upol System 2 on chrome wheels to get off anything before waxing. really appreciate your time and effort in sharing these videos I know how much time it takes to do. Thanks again keep safe!

@stuartfillingham

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, absolutely

Great video!

... nothing I'm afraid is maintenance free... holy words uncle Stu

Ordered a tin 👍

6:30 ... maybe try spraying the Mini wheels witht "Autoglym Wheel Protectant" (300g aerosol can).

Great video stay safe 🇬🇧👍🏻

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, you too!

Ok Stuart, I use Coca-Cola for removing rust from chrome, it really works and it's relatively cheap to buy. It's the phosphoric acid in the Coke that eats through the rust. Has anyone else used Coca-Cola for removing rust from chrome?

Uncle Stu, am I missing something? I noticed that, on the wheels you were treating, there were no dust covers fitted to the valves?

What bike covers do you recommend

I have a 2019 Honda and are staggered at the poor quality of some parts. Would love to see the manufacturer specification for components. While Engineers can soon bring a company down, Accountants can do it far quicker. Interesting video Stuart thank you. I would like to know the corrosion resistance rating for a product before spending my hard earned money. While the different climates play their part, maybe there should be some kind of star rating for corrosion resistance!

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Your asking how long a piece of string is there Ray. there are way too many variable to answer a question such as that!

This is very good info. What are your thoughts about PPF's(Paint Protection Films) and Ceramic Coatings for bikes? I was thinking of getting it done on my interceptor.

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

My personal opinion is that they are a waste of money.

Great video, thanks. What about these new polymer sealants ,OK we know they work great on paint maybe on Crome too? .

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

polymer sealants are not new Alan they have been around for decades. Theyre ok but usually need silicon as a lubricant on application, so not a favourite of the trade, which tends to drive the trends in the market.

Love your channel here in Augusta, Georgia USA.!

Thanks ... would you mind elaborating on the liquid used on the alu wheel? I can't catch what you say or read the label on the can ..

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Naptha based panel wipe, demonstrated it in lots of videos!

Good idea Stu, I've actually got some Auto Finesse Wheel Wax/Sealant at home for the car, didn't think about using it for the bike. Will apply after I've cleaned the Bonneville next. Thanks!

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Go for it!

Good video 👍 I'm seeing some rust on the disc brake..is it normal..how to remove them..?

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

perfectly normal, removing it is making a rod for your own back!

Great video, Stuart. How do you think it will do against road salt? The road crews go a little bit overboard with it here when it snows. I always wait for at least 1-2 heavy rains between the last winter salt/brining before I venture out for my first early spring ride, for fear of corrosion. The leftover salt granules are easy enough to see, but the fine powder is what I fear.

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

We shall see

@richardn3865

4 жыл бұрын

@@stuartfillingham I went ahead and ordered some, and let them know it was based on your recommendation.

Hi Stuart. Thanks for your tips and good advices. Maybe my English is not good enough, but I didn’t catch the product you use on aluminium wheels (around minute 12). Is it Acetone? I’ve some spots on the cast wheels of my 2010 Bonneville and can’t remove it. Would you have a product to advertise? Thanks!

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, it's just a naptha based pre paint panel cleaner or pre paint wipe. Very easy to get hold of. On such as amazon. The brand I use is UPOL. is just a degreaser and wax remover it doesnt polish markers out or anything like that.

@ericzeBooZ

4 жыл бұрын

stuart fillingham Thanks!

Hey Stu! Do you have any advice on matte paints/wheels?

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

This stuff will protect them just as well however it will put a slight sheen on the finish. matt paintwork is a big head ache to look after!

Toothpaste is slightly abrasive. Would that be any use for initial cleaning of chrome? It can remove the glaze you get on old headlights and return them to perfectly clear. Edit: sorry I forgot to say thank you for a couple of useful bits of information in your video. I didn't know that you are supposed to leave the polish on for 15 minutes at least. I have been polishing a panel on a car and then polishing it off straight away. I had wondered if you were meant to leave it on for a bit or rub it off immediately. Also I didn't know that it is a good thing to put three coats on. I thought that a second coat would rub off the first coat. I do use carnuba polish by the way.

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

I Andrew re the toothpaste ive never actually tried it as I believe in using the right tool for the job. with all waxes you need to allow the solvent to evaporate before buffing otherwise you will remove too much of the wax when you buff. Regarding the 3 coats its pretty much an industry standard practice in order to give full and complete protection.

@gasgas2689

4 жыл бұрын

@@stuartfillingham Thank you Stuart, it is lovely to get advice from a professional.

Hi Stuart , do you use any kind of product on your tyre side walls ? Your tyres are so black ~ even the white bits are black ! I know we are always told not to use it. is this for a reason ? or is it because we can't be trusted to not get it on the grippy bit ?

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

You can use a tyre gel if you wish and use it carefully and sparingly. Otherwise a good thorough scrubbing with a good quality car shampoo and a microfibre mitt brings them up well.

Hi Stuart did you see Oxfordshire county council did a survey on motorcyclists which was pretty derogatorily to us biker's they did apologised but this is a council been cutting services why waste money on a subject that was gonna cause controversy stay safe Cheer's

Could you use it on the painted frame?

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

I dont see why not.

Does it matter which side of the aluminium foil I use? 🤔

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

No

Doing the rims without doing the spokes, is that called The Half Fillingham? :D Rims looked nice though, you'd think somebody would have invented a spoke cleaning gadget, such a pain of a job :)

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

The spokes on the T120 have been treated with a prototype rust inhibitor so I didn't want to remove it. The interceptors spokes are stainless steel.

@HepcatHarley

4 жыл бұрын

@@stuartfillingham Apologies for my cheek :)

Royal Enfield service is the worst in India. Unlike the UK, it's mandatory for the bike to be serviced by the dealer. They bled break fluid on my rims and the paint is discoloured now. Any tips on how to remove them?

@gasgas2689

4 жыл бұрын

I suggest you go round to the dealer with a hand grenade. That should remove them!

@pezb1

4 жыл бұрын

Hi stu .i find pink windowlene works and provides a protective film.....

@paulaus

4 жыл бұрын

It's not paint it is anodised. Anodised is basically a form of dying of the metal. If the anodising is removed you either need to remove the anodising on the whole rim and re-anodise or paint them. You could possibly remove the anodising and have them polished and sealed. Go back to your dealer and get new rims...

@adriftatlife

4 жыл бұрын

@@paulaus thanks for the reply. However things don't work that way in India. Guess I'm stuck with it. Hopefully some day I'll strip the rims and paint them black. 🙂

@frankmarkovcijr5459

2 жыл бұрын

In the old days when you still have steam locomotives they would bag up bag to senders to melt the ice on the roads because they were black and they were to charge the Sun and they didn't trust your cars or anyting and I agree living in Florida I deal with hundred percent humidity 100% of the time and I wish practically everything on all motorcycles with built out of stainless or alloy so you wouldn't have to deal with rust but then your bike would probably last you forever and the manufacturers would hate that

Rusty, chrome parts on your bike Stuart? Who are you trying to kid? 😁

Hello Stuart. Thanks for the video. Just letting you know that the Autobrite link doesn't work. It goes to their '404 page'.

@stuartfillingham

4 жыл бұрын

ill see if I can get in touch with them, it may just be a glitch, the internet isn't at its best at the moment.

Wax link broken this is now it www.autobritedirect.co.uk/product/blendz-wheel-sealant/

Seeing a trend with Trump quality. It’s not great. Royal Enfield seems to be better quality