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Motorex Bike Shine Hi Protecting Formula

8
£11.99

VERDICT:

8
10
Excellent way of keeping bikes shiny for longer
Weight: 
355g
Contact: 
www.raleigh.co.uk

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Motorex Bike Shine Hi Protecting Formula is the answer to busy riders' prayers, extending intervals between bucket washes.

On the face of things, there's nothing particular about the ingredients, essentially we've a silicone product and solvent carrier but the Swiss brand's years of petrochemical experience ensures a glossy, dirt-repelling sheen.

In common with most aerosol products, the solvent component serves to keep the mixture sprayable, while powerful cleaning agents prime the host surface.

Road bikes with a light, grimy film can pass straight to the beautifying stage but salt and mud encrusted ones need proper bucket washes. Remember to rinse all bikes in cold water first, since warm sudsy stuff will only accelerate salt's corrosive effect.

Having dried everything thoroughly use a fresh, clean rag or microfibre cloth, give the can a thirty-second shake, apply in short bursts to your cloth before whizzing round the bike. This method prevents waste and more importantly, contamination of braking surfaces/contact points. Allow a minute's curing time and then buff effortlessly for that showroom effect.

Having previously used this product, I've been extremely impressed by its dirt and dust repellent properties. Two coats offer optimal protection from UV rays, while targeted application will remove light, localised oxidisation from enamels, polished and plated surfaces.

Unlike most silicone preps, I got a good three weeks out of every treatment. Alas, 'cross and mountain bikes will still demand post ride clean ups but it makes the job considerably easier.

Objectively, several tins of good quality beeswax furniture polish can be had for the same money and will do much the same job but demand more frequent application to achieve the same effect.

Verdict

Excellent way of keeping bikes shiny for longer.

road.cc test report

Make and model: Motorex Bike Shine Hi Protecting Formula

Size tested: 500ml

Tell us what the product is for, and who it's aimed at. What do the manufacturers say about it? How does that compare to your own feelings about it?

"Freshens colors and gives a high gloss. MOTOREX BIKE SHINE protects, preserves and is water-repellent (beading effect). Its anti-static properties repel dust, making it ideal for conserving bicycles that are infrequently used for display. Ideal for use after cleaning". Just as it says.

Tell us some more about the technical aspects of the product?

Silicone/petrochemical base.

Application

Spray BIKE SHINE on parts to be polished. Polish with a soft cloth if desired. Do not spray on brakes!

Carbon safe.

Rate the product for quality of construction:
 
8/10
Rate the product for performance:
 
8/10
Rate the product for durability:
 
7/10
Rate the product for weight, if applicable:
 
7/10
Rate the product for comfort, if applicable:
 
7/10
Rate the product for value:
 
6/10

Good quality furniture polishes aren't so longlived but achieve similar effect for considerably less outlay.

Tell us how the product performed overall when used for its designed purpose

Motorex with all their petrochemical experience have created a vastly superior silicone based protectant that works for bikes in stoage and those in daily service. Light grime is gobbled up by the solvent properties, meaning occasional top ups are five minute affairs, since it repels, rather than attracts road grime in the way most silicone types do.

Tell us what you particularly liked about the product

Delivers a high quality protective sheen that's longer lasting than most-especially on winter bikes/crossers.

Tell us what you particularly disliked about the product

Nothing.

Did you enjoy using the product? Yes.

Would you consider buying the product? Yes.

Would you recommend the product to a friend? Yes.

Overall rating: 8/10

About the tester

Age: 38  Height: 1m 81  Weight: 70 kilos

I usually ride: Rough Stuff Tourer Based around 4130 Univega mtb Frameset  My best bike is: 1955 Holdsworth Road Path and several others including cross & traditional road

I've been riding for: Over 20 years  I ride: Most days  I would class myself as: Experienced

I regularly do the following types of riding: cyclo cross, commuting, touring, fixed/singlespeed, mtb,

 

Shaun Audane is a freelance writer/product tester with over twenty-eight years riding experience, the last twelve (120,000 miles) spent putting bikes and kit through their paces for a variety of publications. Previous generations of his family worked at manufacturing's sharp end, thus Shaun can weld, has a sound understanding of frame building practice and a preference for steel or titanium framesets.
Citing Richard Ballantine and an Au pair as his earliest cycling influences, he is presently writing a cycling book with particular focus upon women, families and disabled audiences (Having been a registered care manager and coached children at Herne Hill Velodrome in earlier careers)

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lolol | 11 years ago
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I use armorall, its meant for car dashboards or something, waxy silicony protector. Be extra carefull not ot get it on your wheels/brakes.

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@soundtrooper | 11 years ago
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I find some GT85 on a cloth and rubbed over the frame has much the same affect as these cleaners and as most people already have this in their bike kit is a much cheaper alternative!

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stevenxbaker | 11 years ago
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I really like the sound of this product. While it is not intended as a substitute for a regular routine service, it appears to offer users the ability to keep their bikes clean and ready to go without too many hassles.

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nbrus | 11 years ago
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Even better ... use a good wax-based car shampoo every time you wash your bike ... or some Carplan Demon Shine after you wash ... much cheaper and easier ... and it'll reach every nook and cranny.

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