Author Topic: Seat cleaning? How can I stop it being slippy! (Read 3102 times)

loonymoon · « **on:** August 25, 2006, 03:06:22 AM »

Hi.. I'd like to use some sort of restorative vinyl cleaner for cleaning the seat on my bike. I have tried some car interior (vinyl) cleaner/wax stuff but although this brings it up nice and black and looks really good, of course it gets slippy!! Is there any thing I can use to restore the seat a little without making it too slippy to sit on?

oldbiker · « **Reply #1 on:** August 25, 2006, 04:32:34 AM »

Ever tried Velcro?

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #2 on:** August 25, 2006, 06:44:49 AM »

The best stuff EVER is below--->
http://www.justonce.com
I bought some for my sprayed in bed-liner , and figured I would try it on my CB seat.
The seat looks almost wet to the touch, yet is not slippery at all.
Good stuff, and it lasts as well.
I am sold 4 life...

dusterdude · « **Reply #3 on:** August 25, 2006, 06:49:44 AM »

armor all makes a non slip cleaner,dont know if it works tho

Bodi · « **Reply #4 on:** August 25, 2006, 08:18:44 AM »

Saddle soap,
And never let armor-all near the seat! My butt still aches when I think about armor-all, I think I had carnal knowledge of my tail-light.

loonymoon · « **Reply #5 on:** August 25, 2006, 08:34:33 AM »

Quote from: Bodi on August 25, 2006, 08:18:44 AM

Saddle soap,
And never let armor-all near the seat! My butt still aches when I think about armor-all, I think I had carnal knowledge of my tail-light.

saddle soap - now there's an idea. There's plenty of horse-owners round here. Might give it a go.
That Just Once stuff sounds good too. I've emailed them to see if they have distributors in the UK.

grapppa · « **Reply #6 on:** August 25, 2006, 08:39:15 AM »

Products that come to mind from a concours guy - Vinylex. Spray on, let it sit, wipe off excess with wet sponge. Somewhat expensive, though. Also try Meguiars rubber and vinyl restorer. Works very nicely, same technique. Most all products that enhance the black will add slipperyness based on the approach you are taking. Now if you want to recolor the seat (black), there are products that do this but are more permanent and more xpensive.

Tim. · « **Reply #7 on:** August 25, 2006, 11:33:23 AM »

Funny, after using armour-all, I don't find my seat slippery at all. maybe it's because I ride naked.

BobbyR · « **Reply #8 on:** August 25, 2006, 11:35:42 AM »

Quote from: tintin on August 25, 2006, 11:33:23 AM

Funny, after using armour-all, I don't find my seat slippery at all. maybe it's because I ride naked.

If that butt sweats enough you won't slip.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 25, 2006, 03:03:04 PM »

I remember I LOADED my seat with armour all once.
It was my first ride on my first bike , which was a 1980 Yamaha 650.
Lets just say after the first stop, I had to get off the bike and shake my nuts outta my throat

Lesson learned..
That JUST ONCE stuff really does work.
I did my bike seat again today and it looks almost wet to the touch, yet is not slippery..
Good stuff...

DiscoEd · « **Reply #10 on:** September 16, 2006, 02:00:34 PM »

Does anyone know if that JustOnce stuff is available in stores or is it only available online? I tried to bring up their order form but I got a server error page instead.

Regards,
DiscoEd

supersport_CB400F · « **Reply #11 on:** September 16, 2006, 03:02:55 PM »

I use Pledge on my NOS seat, in the pump bottle, it gives a nice finish! New wss never a gloss finish (I’m green, that’s why the bike is being recycled) shine is not original just a show bike thing!

aptech77 · « **Reply #12 on:** September 16, 2006, 03:27:22 PM »

Nice

Hop on a Honda · « **Reply #13 on:** September 16, 2006, 03:28:19 PM »

Quote from: Bodi on August 25, 2006, 08:18:44 AM

Saddle soap,
And never let armor-all near the seat! My butt still aches when I think about armor-all, I think I had carnal knowledge of my tail-light.

Saddle soap Is this a brand name or a nick name as we have saddle soap in Australia it basically bees wax!!
And it promary use is on Leather Gear or any horse tackle.. Kinky!!

Ernie · « **Reply #14 on:** September 16, 2006, 03:49:23 PM »

Quote from: loonymoon on August 25, 2006, 03:06:22 AM

Hi.. I'd like to use some sort of restorative vinyl cleaner for cleaning the seat on my bike. I have tried some car interior (vinyl) cleaner/wax stuff but although this brings it up nice and black and looks really good, of course it gets slippy!! Is there any thing I can use to restore the seat a little without making it too slippy to sit on?

your probably just over doing it with the Preperation H

DiscoEd · « **Reply #15 on:** September 16, 2006, 05:19:46 PM »

Quote from: _biffta_ on September 16, 2006, 03:02:55 PM

I use Pledge on my NOS seat, in the pump bottle, it gives a nice finish! New wss never a gloss finish (I’m green, that’s why the bike is being recycled) shine is not original just a show bike thing!

Biffta, Very nice ride!

So putting pledge on the seat doesn't make it slippery? (I'm not very heavy so I have to take care to not fly off the back even now when I get on the throttle of the old CB550.)

Regards,
DiscoEd

Hop on a Honda · « **Reply #16 on:** September 28, 2006, 01:32:58 AM »

I have had the same problem after reading this post.
I scrubbed my seat clean with detergent Then let it dry in the sun.
I bought some great KIWI Boot polish and polished it it looks like I was On Parade.
The seat is like new and does not slip at all.
Make sure that the seat is let in the sun for a while and using a lambs wool buffer give at a final polish Give it a couple of coats and polish the seat well with a brush or the lambswool buffer.
Great results.
It should be water proof as well.
Dave Australia.

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2006, 02:08:21 AM »

Just don't wear white pants when you ride your bike Dave, ha ha!

scunny · « **Reply #18 on:** September 28, 2006, 03:27:40 AM »

"I bought some great KIWI Boot polish and polished it it looks like I was On Parade"
All us KIWI'S come up trumps with a bit of spit and polish

loonymoon · « **Reply #19 on:** September 28, 2006, 03:58:42 AM »

Quote from: Hop on a Honda on September 28, 2006, 01:32:58 AM

I have had the same problem after reading this post.
I scrubbed my seat clean with detergent Then let it dry in the sun.
I bought some great KIWI Boot polish and polished it it looks like I was On Parade.
The seat is like new and does not slip at all.
Make sure that the seat is let in the sun for a while and using a lambs wool buffer give at a final polish Give it a couple of coats and polish the seat well with a brush or the lambswool buffer.
Great results.
It should be water proof as well.
Dave Australia.

Sun..... what sun??

Terry in Australia · « **Reply #20 on:** September 28, 2006, 01:48:39 PM »

Quote from: scunny on September 28, 2006, 03:27:40 AM

"I bought some great KIWI Boot polish and polished it it looks like I was On Parade"
All us KIWI'S come up trumps with a bit of spit and polish

It depends what you're "polishing" once you spit on it Scunny, ha ha!

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