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PresdntialDtail
07-09-2009, 10:19 AM
I was contacted about cleaning up a bike, the owner just picked it up a couple weeks ago and set up a detail to get the bike back in shape. It has its fair share or surface scratches/water etching/road grime from sitting/riding in the rain over the past few weeks.



A quick swipe test on the front wheel..notice the letters have almost turned black as well.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_0997.jpg



The back wheel needed a good cleaning as well.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1003.jpg



The paint was in dire need of a machine polish. To machine polish a bike, you must remove anything that could get snagged or hit by the rotating assembly of the machine. I usually start by removing the seats or any objects that protrude from the bike, the smaller stuff I tape off to prevent any damage.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_0998.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_0999.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1000.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1002.jpg



In this lighting, you can clearly see the heavy water etching from sitting water.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1006.jpg



In this image, you can clearly see the amount of surface scratches/swirls in the paint.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1007.jpg
PresdntialDtail
07-09-2009, 10:20 AM
I proceeded to tape off half of the tank. I was surprised at the outcome, a true night and day difference!

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1008.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1010.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1011.jpg



Now some AFTERS! It was starting to sprinkle again as it had been raining on and off throughout the day, so please dont mind the water droplets. ;)



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1012.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1013.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1014.jpg



A little proven power. ;)

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1015.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1016.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1017.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1018.jpg



http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1020.jpg



This is a nice shot to show off the bikes lines.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b238/TheTwanksta94/Alpha%20GSXR%20600/IMG_1019.jpg
757motoring
07-09-2009, 04:56 PM
Afters look great. can you tell us the products and process you used
imported_boostwagon
07-09-2009, 06:03 PM
nice!!! send some work down south for me buddy!
PresdntialDtail
07-09-2009, 06:29 PM
Afters look great. can you tell us the products and process you used



I used M105/white via DA on speed 6 to polish.
xjonmo
07-10-2009, 07:40 AM
What a huge difference!
Meghan P
07-10-2009, 07:52 AM
Great job Billy!
PresdntialDtail
07-10-2009, 08:06 AM
Thanks Meghan!
Tweeked SRT4
07-10-2009, 09:16 AM
Awesome work. I love the half and half shot.
02zx9r
07-10-2009, 10:01 AM
Looks brand new, great job
PresdntialDtail
07-10-2009, 04:15 PM
Thanks! ;)
Labster
07-13-2009, 08:59 AM
Great turn around! Not sure about that exhaust though, the stubby I think cleans up the lines better.
PresdntialDtail
07-13-2009, 02:31 PM
Great turn around! Not sure about that exhaust though, the stubby I think cleans up the lines better.



I agree. Not my bike though. ;)
imported_NRZ
07-13-2009, 02:45 PM
What year was it? Looks good BTW.
PresdntialDtail
07-13-2009, 10:07 PM
Not sure what year the bike is..thanks though!