Author Topic: Wizards Metal Polish and Gratuitous Griso Shot (Read 1258 times)

Dave Swanson · « **on:** August 01, 2020, 08:45:39 PM »

The Griso got filthy this past week from riding in the rain. I figured it was a good time to try out a new product (to me), Wizards Metal Polish. I don't think my pipes have ever looked this good before.

cookiemech · « **Reply #1 on:** August 02, 2020, 03:55:04 AM »

Very nice! Looks like a professional photo shoot for introduction of a new motorcycle

Can you comment on the effectiveness of this metal polish for removing bits of baked-on tar? That has always been the most problematic issue for me on my Harley and BMW exhausts.

oldbike54 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 02, 2020, 06:20:45 AM »

Goodness

Dusty

twodogs · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2020, 06:26:05 AM »

There was a cloth that I used years ago that seemed to disappear, found some on fleabay but was all dried out and no longer worked, looks like what you found works real nice, I'll be getting me some of that. Your Griso looks better than new

Wildguzzi.com · « **Reply #3 on:** August 02, 2020, 06:26:05 AM »

Sykestone8886 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 02, 2020, 07:19:24 AM »

I wish I had the time and patience to get my motorcycles to look that good. That is one fine looking machine Dave !!!

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #5 on:** August 02, 2020, 07:30:24 AM »

Is a tube of elbow grease included?

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #6 on:** August 02, 2020, 07:40:01 AM »

Quote from: twodogs on August 02, 2020, 06:26:05 AM

There was a cloth that I used years ago that seemed to disappear, found some on fleabay but was all dried out and no longer worked, looks like what you found works real nice, I'll be getting me some of that. Your Griso looks better than new

Never dull?

twodogs · « **Reply #7 on:** August 02, 2020, 08:10:21 AM »

No never dull came in a can, worked ok but the cloth worked so much better, I think it was miracle cloth, I like the cloth better than the cream, less mess. Wizard looks like the ticket for me

Wildroamer · « **Reply #8 on:** August 02, 2020, 08:21:26 AM »

Wow, as a newb to the world of Guzzi, I assume that is the new model being released 2021? 😛
Man, not only does it look new, the color scheme and overall lines of the bike are gorgeous!
Nice!

JJ · « **Reply #9 on:** August 02, 2020, 08:36:54 AM »

WOW!! Fabulous work and photos...How much time did all that take?!?

Like a long time motorcycle buddy of mine once said:

"A clean motorcycle always seems to run better than a dirty motorcycle..."

larrys · « **Reply #10 on:** August 02, 2020, 09:53:21 AM »

Looks like a reincarnation of Nevr-Dull cloth. Still have a can. I like Mothers Aluminum polish.
I was stationed at Hurlburt Field in the early 70's. They had a couple of T-33's that the former pilots flying desks could take 'em for rides to keep their hours up and keep getting flight pay. There would be a swarm of crew chiefs with the big cans of Nevr-Dull polishing them birds in the hot Florida sun.
Larry

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #11 on:** August 06, 2020, 03:51:36 PM »

Quote from: JJ on August 02, 2020, 08:36:54 AM

WOW!! Fabulous work and photos...How much time did all that take?!?

Like a long time motorcycle buddy of mine once said:

"A clean motorcycle always seems to run better than a dirty motorcycle..."

The pipes took about 15 minutes

LowRyter · « **Reply #12 on:** August 07, 2020, 01:56:08 PM »

It'll stay perfect if you don't ride it.

Dave Swanson · « **Reply #13 on:** August 07, 2020, 03:34:33 PM »

Quote from: LowRyter on August 07, 2020, 01:56:08 PM

It'll stay perfect if you don't ride it.

I have had bikes with many miles that I have manged to keep looking new. It just depends if you like keeping your bike detailed. A riding buddy is the polar opposite of me. The grungier the bike the more he likes it. The only water his bikes ever see is in the form of rain. Different strokes.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #14 on:** August 07, 2020, 04:29:25 PM »

Quote from: Dave Swanson on August 07, 2020, 03:34:33 PM

I have had bikes with many miles that I have manged to keep looking new. It just depends if you like keeping your bike detailed. A riding buddy is the polar opposite of me. The grungier the bike the more he likes it. The only water his bikes ever see is in the form of rain. Different strokes.

I took a trails class with Dick Mann. He talked for probably 10 minutes on the importance of keeping a bike clean. I like 'em shiny and clean. once you let them go to far, it's hard to bring them back. But I NEVER clean ON a trip ---Bad juju. Anything worth having is worth taking care of.

lucian · « **Reply #15 on:** August 07, 2020, 05:47:57 PM »

You inspired me , Thanks!

LowRyter · « **Reply #16 on:** August 07, 2020, 05:52:20 PM »

Quote from: Guzzistajohn on August 07, 2020, 04:29:25 PM

I took a trails class with Dick Mann. He talked for probably 10 minutes on the importance of keeping a bike clean. I like 'em shiny and clean. once you let them go to far, it's hard to bring them back. But I NEVER clean ON a trip ---Bad juju. Anything worth having is worth taking care of.

I always clean my bike when I go on a trip. It serves me well. I carry some spray cleaner and rags in my tankbag. It seems someone always needs a spray just to get the bugs offa their helmets. I like a clean bike and helmet.

I remember I heard some of this juju crap from some guy in Mizzurie. Said I shouldn't clean my bike. WTH?

Jus' sayin'- If he'd taken the time to clean his bike, he might have noticed his oil cap was loose. When he lost it, it was a mess. But funny to see tree branches and twigs whittled away and wedged as a stopper in there. BTW didn't work well.

Man that was a long 350 miles.

Guzzistajohn · « **Reply #17 on:** August 21, 2020, 10:30:14 AM »

Prepping for that "procedure" Since Wednesday (52nd Hour now) Glad my Wizard stuff showed up when I had some time on my hands. It works as good as Nevr Dull, don't see much difference

Mayor_of_BBQ · « **Reply #18 on:** August 21, 2020, 11:06:02 AM »

Thanks for the heads up on this Dave! Got my little can several days ago, spent about 5min on my staintune exhaust last night and it looks like new!

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