2009 Honda CB1000R with Nanolex

david_h · 21-04-2009, 08:52 PM

This detail was done by my brother, the before/after comparison isn't particularly impressive as the bike is only 1 month old.

The idea was to get some protection on the bike before it got too dirty. Given the reports on Nanolex we decided to use this on the bike. I will update this thread with monthly shots of how it's holding up.

The bike is used daily for his commute to work (14mile round trip).

Process:-

De-grease engine & components etc using many brushes and APC 10:1
2 bucket method using CG Citrus Wash n Gloss & Elite Wash Mitt
Dry using Sonus der Wunder Drying Towels

Not sure on the rest, he followed the instructions in the Nanolex package, note the package included a paint sealant, a wheel sealant and a plastic sealant.

Tyres:- Megs Endurance
Exhaust & Metal parts:- Belgacom Alu

His only comment was that it was quite hard to polish off the Nanolex but I think he may have put it on a bit thick despite my saying you only need a very thin layer.

He's over the moon with the end result, took about 4 hours start to finish, the wet look of the bike is evident in some of the pictures, it's really brought out the colour of the plastic & paint. He's doing his mates 1999 Honda Fireblade this weekend with the same stuff but will clay that.

Before (not very dirty)

After (super clean)

Thanks to Elite Car Care for the brushes & Wash stuff etc, and Pitstop for sending out the Nanolex to Channel Islands so quickly.

ahaydock · 21-04-2009, 10:25 PM

Nice

shaunfr · 21-04-2009, 10:41 PM

My old man has a candy white one stunning bike

the_prophet · 21-04-2009, 10:42 PM

gorgeous

great work

VXR DTF · 21-04-2009, 10:46 PM

Absolutely love these. Sort of the natural upgrade from mine aswell...

Good work!

fezzy89 · 21-04-2009, 11:25 PM

incredible bike.. keep her cleen :P

SuperNik · 22-04-2009, 12:35 AM

I love that bike, espescially the exhaust. Great work

david_h · 22-04-2009, 09:44 AM

He's doing his mates Honda fireblade at the weekend, I will post before/after pics of that as well.

Richf · 22-04-2009, 09:47 AM

I think i am officially old , i dont like the styling on these modern bikes, especially dont like the exhaust

Great job though bike does look stunning

Lespaul · 22-04-2009, 10:17 AM

Nice bike and very clean

I test rode one about 6 weeks ago, great fun and the right sort of bike for our roads, ended up buying British though and getting a Triumph Speed Triple

Darren

21-04-2009, 08:52 PM	#1
david_h Washmitt Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 219 Thanks: 36 Thanked 30 Times in 27 Posts	2009 Honda CB1000R with Nanolex (4mth Durability update P.3) This detail was done by my brother, the before/after comparison isn't particularly impressive as the bike is only 1 month old. The idea was to get some protection on the bike before it got too dirty. Given the reports on Nanolex we decided to use this on the bike. I will update this thread with monthly shots of how it's holding up. The bike is used daily for his commute to work (14mile round trip). Process:- De-grease engine & components etc using many brushes and APC 10:1 2 bucket method using CG Citrus Wash n Gloss & Elite Wash Mitt Dry using Sonus der Wunder Drying Towels Not sure on the rest, he followed the instructions in the Nanolex package, note the package included a paint sealant, a wheel sealant and a plastic sealant. Tyres:- Megs Endurance Exhaust & Metal parts:- Belgacom Alu His only comment was that it was quite hard to polish off the Nanolex but I think he may have put it on a bit thick despite my saying you only need a very thin layer. He's over the moon with the end result, took about 4 hours start to finish, the wet look of the bike is evident in some of the pictures, it's really brought out the colour of the plastic & paint. He's doing his mates 1999 Honda Fireblade this weekend with the same stuff but will clay that. Before (not very dirty) After (super clean) Thanks to Elite Car Care for the brushes & Wash stuff etc, and Pitstop for sending out the Nanolex to Channel Islands so quickly. Last edited by david_h; 17-09-2009 at 07:15 PM.

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21-04-2009, 10:41 PM	#3
shaunfr Sponge Jockey Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Grays Posts: 70 Thanks: 1 Thanked 11 Times in 11 Posts	My old man has a candy white one stunning bike

21-04-2009, 10:42 PM	#4
the_prophet Washmitt Meister Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 153 Thanks: 11 Thanked 22 Times in 18 Posts	gorgeous great work

21-04-2009, 10:46 PM	#5
VXR DTF Washmitt Meister Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 114 Thanks: 9 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	Absolutely love these. Sort of the natural upgrade from mine aswell... Good work!

22-04-2009, 12:35 AM	#7
SuperNik Sponge Jockey Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 39 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	I love that bike, espescially the exhaust. Great work

22-04-2009, 09:44 AM	#8
david_h Washmitt Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 219 Thanks: 36 Thanked 30 Times in 27 Posts	He's doing his mates Honda fireblade at the weekend, I will post before/after pics of that as well.

22-04-2009, 09:47 AM	#9
Richf PC Perfectionist Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 404 Thanks: 17 Thanked 34 Times in 34 Posts	I think i am officially old , i dont like the styling on these modern bikes, especially dont like the exhaust Great job though bike does look stunning

22-04-2009, 10:17 AM	#10
Lespaul OCD Sufferer (Obsessive Car Detailer) Join Date: May 2006 Location: Nottingham Posts: 1,796 Thanks: 45 Thanked 52 Times in 51 Posts	Nice bike and very clean I test rode one about 6 weeks ago, great fun and the right sort of bike for our roads, ended up buying British though and getting a Triumph Speed Triple Darren

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