Motorcycle Detailing - A How To

Sometimes you just can’t afford to get your motorcycle professionally detailed when it really needs a detail job, we totally understand. However, you don’t want to dive in without first preparing for the work ahead. Auto detailing is no easy feat and comes with its fair share of risks and your motorcycle is precious to you; it’s important to take your time, do your research, and do the job correctly and safely or just leave it to the professionals.

In this article, we’ll walk you through a few simple things you need to know to start your motorcycle detailing endeavor.

Remove the Leather

First, you must remove all the leather components from the motorcycle: the seats and saddlebags. This is so you only get the proper leather cleaner on these parts and not the cleaner intended for the paint of your motorcycle. Once these are removed, rinse and pre-wash your motorcycle. Take special care to ensure that you get all dirt, debris, and bug remnants from the surface; rubbing these items into the surface of your motorcycle can cause permanent damages like scratches.

Deep Cleaning Process

The next step is to start the deep cleaning process on the body of the motorcycle. Be sure to rinse off all traces of cleaner when you’re finished to not leave any residue, streak marks, or stains. Use a microfiber cloth and be sure to do your research on the proper product to use for this portion; the wrong product could damage the finish of your motorcycle. When done, polish all the chrome and wax the finish.

Clean the Leather

Now it’s time to return to the leather we removed earlier. Deep cleaning the leather involves, usually, a therapy wash, restorer, and conditioner designed for leather vehicle components. Once you’ve applied that, it’s time to rinse the motorcycle and leather thoroughly with soapy water to remove any potential cleaner or residue still remaining.

The Final Steps

The last step is to clean and treat your pegs, pedals, and foot rests. Next, return your leather components (saddlebags and seats) to their rightful places on the motorcycle and do any final touches. Don’t forget to clean your mirrors, headlights, and taillights for clear visibility and safe riding.

The Importance of Motorcycle Detailing Research

While this blog post was a simple and quick overview of the motorcycle detailing process, we highly recommend you do thorough research before diving in. There’s a lot at risk in the detailing process and your motorcycle isn’t the place to risk it. You want to be sure you’re using the proper cleaners, towels, tools, water, and techniques.

Getting your motorcycle detailed professionally may be out of the budget sometimes, but with these simple steps, you can keep your ride looking fresh until the next time you schedule professional detailing services. However, if this guide seemed overwhelming and you’ve decided to take the simpler, trustworthy path of relying on the professional auto detailing experts, consider scheduling an appointment with your local Emerald Mobile Detail. Our expert technicians will come to your requested location and provide top-of-the-line, professional detailing services at an affordable rate. Schedule your appointment today by calling or visiting our website.