Just had a new top of the range specialized road bike. I would like sum spray on polish. Any recommendations?
[u]Cheap and nasty silicone wax:[/u]
Washes off, but stops mud sticking as a result, covers scratches/swirls.
[u]Expensive Carnauba wax (which is really just palm wax, like palm oil but with a name that doesn't make you think of homeless monkeys in the rainforest):[/u]
Doesn't wash off, but needs polishing in with a cloth.
[u]Just wiping down with an oily rag (or a bit of clean cloth and chain lube if you're posh):[/u]
Practically free, repels mud, nearly zilch effort. Gets marketed by Scotoiler as 'ultimate bike spray' (which is a good thing, because it's crap as a chain lube).
Guess which one I use...............
Baby oil!
*Must be made from real babies though.
Baby robin oil obvs.
polish is not the same as wax. wouldn't use a polish but putting a synthetic sealant on the frame would be good.
Not sure how true it is about certain oils having a detrimental effect on carbon. I'm sure a bit of olive/rapeseed/cooking/baby oil wouldn't hurt, but FWIW I just use WD40 type stuff on my carbon bars.
For some reason, those oils listed in that order is a bit of an assault on the mind!
Not sure how true it is about certain oils having a detrimental effect on carbon.
The carbon should be fine, it's epoxy based. Paints and lacquers maybe/maybe not. You'd think it would be fine otherwise you'd have a mess on the chainstay.
I've always Mr pledge on previous bikes. Smells nice and after 3 years no sign of paint fade or change of colour.
Muc-off silicone shine!
Makes frame look shiny AF, plus smells delish! 😛