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I just bought my first motorcycle and would like to get it looking it's best. I ran all the SSRs on the tank to get most of the fine scratches out. Then a coat of Zaino and 2 coats of Natty's made it look really good. Now I've got all the chrome, the engine, and the seat to do. Is 303 ok to use on the seat and plastic parts? If not, what would work best? I have Mother's Chrome Polish, but would something else be better on a motorcycle? Does anyone have a good step-by-step on detailing a motorcycle engine?

Thanks for any help you experts can give me.
 
Don't use 303 on the seat. The stuff is slick and you might find yourself watching your motorcycle leave without you.
Mother's Chrome Polish worked good for me. If you have any rusty chrome, try some 0000 steel wool with the Mother's Chrome Polish. Doesn't scratch the chrome and removes most if not all the rust.
To clean my engine, I use S100 Total Cycle Cleaner, (From the Harley shop), diluted by 30% with water. I don't use the Cycle cleaner on anything but the engine and wheels. A wheel spoke brush will let you reach a lot of areas as will a paint brush.

On the seat treatment. I have been trying the 4 Star Ultimate Leather Conditioner and it seems to be working OK. It isn't slick like the 303. Since lots of the so called leather in a vehicle is actually vinyl, I figured the ULC shouldn't do any damage.
Maybe Dwayne will comment on this.

Charles
 
I use PB's Natural Look on seats and wipe them with a microfiber. They darken up nicely and are not slick at all. Lexol might be another choice.
 
Nl on rubber and vinyl , PB's Polish w / carnuba for the chrome..here's a Honda I did recently

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Great looking bike. I hope I can get mine looking even close to that. Thanks for the advice on products.
 
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