Why are motorcycles particularly exposed?
A motorcycle has no protective bodywork like a car. The engine, chain, frame and all metal components are directly exposed to road salt, rain and chemicals from the road surface. This creates a particularly harsh combination that can corrode metals and break down paintwork faster than on passenger cars.
What can be coated on a motorcycle?
- Paintwork: Tank, mudguards and fairings are protected just as on a car
- Chrome: Specially formulated coating protects chrome components against rust and discolouration
- Aluminium and bare metal: Prevents oxidation and difficult cleaning
- Plastic and vinyl: Matt coating provides matt protection for matt plastic parts
Differences from car coating
Motorcycle coating is not quite the same as car coating. Temperatures differ (engine, exhaust), and the coating must be robust against vibration and temperature fluctuations. Always use a product specifically approved for motorcycles — not "generic" car coating.
Application and preparation
The preparation is the same as for cars: decontamination, polishing if necessary, and IPA cleaning. But on a motorcycle, access to certain parts is more difficult, and some components are heat-sensitive and require extra care.
Let a professional detailer with experience in motorcycle coating handle it — this gives the best result and ensures the warranty is valid.
Maintenance over winter
If the motorcycle is to be stored indoors over winter, it is an ideal time to have it coated. A wash and seal before storage and coating before the season starts is the ideal combination to keep the motorcycle in perfect condition.