I'm impressed

Capo · 19-08-2011, 07:31 AM

One of the prizes I received at the MOB meet last year was a 'cleaning kit' it was described by Steph as a new revolutionary system, however the descriptions were in French (not surprising as its made in France) so it has set on my shelf until now.
I've been so busy lately that I have had no time to clean or ride the bike, it has sat in the shed since the track day. With the Fenman show due the end of the month I decided on a quick clean with a complete detail prior to Belgium.

Soo I thought I'd give this kit a try, found an English translation and started in.
I am TOTALLY AMAZED, 99% of dead splattered insects came off with one wipe, a following buff brought up a shine as good as that I get using wax. It works on everything paint, plastic and anodised, it produces an excellent finish on carbon parts. Chain lube fling on the rear wheel disappears with one wipe.

Its waterless, my previous method involved gunk, shampoo an three types of polish and of course a not inconsiderable amount of time.

I can now clean the bike to my standards in 20 minutes.

Could not recommend this more highly, I am suspicious of so called new technology especially with regard to cleaning products where marketing is 90% of the product (the Cilit bang I bought didn't work like it was shown on the telly).

But this stuff does what it says on the tin, I'll be using it from now on.

http://uk.vulcavite.com/en/vulcanet

Rally · 19-08-2011, 08:20 AM

Available from George White Motorcycles throughout the South.

J.P · 19-08-2011, 08:28 AM

Once I get through my 5 litres of Muff-Off I'll give it a try !

gary tompkins · 19-08-2011, 12:47 PM

I stopped using muck off after it permanently stained the alloy and carbon on my bike

19-08-2011, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by gary tompkins

I stopped using muck off after it permanently stained the alloy and carbon on my bike

It leaves white streaks on black plastic too - my tea tray has never been the same since.......

20-08-2011, 12:31 AM

Yup Muck off ruined my black side panels and black engine I was really hacked off.
I also tried 'Hippo" a kinder version of Muc off and it did the same, I now squirt it down my drain!

Always wondered if these non water product worked so thats good to know.

alan c · 20-08-2011, 08:50 AM

Thanks for the heads up Capo, i will be off to George Whites !

Funkatronic · 20-08-2011, 10:44 AM

i found the sdoc s100 total bike cleaner gel to be much better than muc off as long as you dont let it dry

thanks for your review capo, as probably one of the most fastidious moster owners i have seen i have gone out and bought some vulcanet on the strength of your review. It aint cheap at £40 FOR 80 wipes but they reckon 2-3 wipes is enough to clean a whole bike and if it saves the hours normally speant cleaning my grubby bikes then its money well speant as i will have more time to ride

will let you know how i get on

cheers

ali

d8mok · 02-09-2011, 01:30 PM

Many products like muc off etc, are harmful to plastics and metal parts. Id never use it on a nice bike. Whats wrong with a bucket and sponge?

Char · 03-02-2012, 10:40 AM

Just to mention Infinity are selling this at £19.99 a tin now & yes its very good!

http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/p...-cleaning/1904

03-02-2012, 11:00 AM

Thanks for this, I'm definitley getting some, 80 cloths, 2-3 cloths per clean, lets just do some maths.... it should last me about a hundred years.

03-02-2012, 11:10 AM

I've been using this product for almost a year now, no colour changes or any other damage to whatever material.

Normally I use 3 or 4 wipes to clean the bike (1 or 2 for the wheels, 1 for the swingarm and greasy bits and the last one for the rest of the bike).

Best regards,
Jan,

BigOz · 03-02-2012, 11:51 AM

They had lots on their stand at the London show at that price if your going.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Char

Just to mention Infinity are selling this at £19.99 a tin now & yes its very good!

http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/p...-cleaning/1904

uksurfer · 03-02-2012, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigOz

They had lots on their stand at the London show at that price if your going.

i think they have realised the £40 a tub is quite expensive, i think there great and would use them if i had some.....

Char · 03-02-2012, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by uksurfer

i think they have realised the £40 a tub is quite expensive, i think there great and would use them if i had some.....

Ummm...... you do

19-08-2011, 07:31 AM	#1
Capo You Are What You Is Join Date: May 2005 Location: A Foward Location Bike: S4r Posts: 1,948	I'm impressed One of the prizes I received at the MOB meet last year was a 'cleaning kit' it was described by Steph as a new revolutionary system, however the descriptions were in French (not surprising as its made in France) so it has set on my shelf until now. I've been so busy lately that I have had no time to clean or ride the bike, it has sat in the shed since the track day. With the Fenman show due the end of the month I decided on a quick clean with a complete detail prior to Belgium. Soo I thought I'd give this kit a try, found an English translation and started in. I am TOTALLY AMAZED, 99% of dead splattered insects came off with one wipe, a following buff brought up a shine as good as that I get using wax. It works on everything paint, plastic and anodised, it produces an excellent finish on carbon parts. Chain lube fling on the rear wheel disappears with one wipe. Its waterless, my previous method involved gunk, shampoo an three types of polish and of course a not inconsiderable amount of time. I can now clean the bike to my standards in 20 minutes. Could not recommend this more highly, I am suspicious of so called new technology especially with regard to cleaning products where marketing is 90% of the product (the Cilit bang I bought didn't work like it was shown on the telly). But this stuff does what it says on the tin, I'll be using it from now on. http://uk.vulcavite.com/en/vulcanet

19-08-2011, 08:28 AM	#3
J.P No more Monster... Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: London Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 4,326	Once I get through my 5 litres of Muff-Off I'll give it a try ! __________________ J.JP ------------------------------- My Mum says, there's no such thing as Monsters.

19-08-2011, 12:47 PM	#4
gary tompkins 1/2 man - 1/2 pogo-stick Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Dartford, Kent Bike: M900ie Posts: 7,241	I stopped using muck off after it permanently stained the alloy and carbon on my bike __________________ GT Fully paid up member of the S.A.S. (Scottoiler Appreciation Society) 27,000 miles on original chain - and still going strong!

03-02-2012, 10:40 AM	#10
Char We're all mad here Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,536	Just to mention Infinity are selling this at £19.99 a tin now & yes its very good! http://www.infinitymotorcycles.com/p...-cleaning/1904 __________________ If you don't know where you are going any road can take you there

19-08-2011, 08:20 AM	#2
Rally Taking life easy........ Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Wiltshire Bike: Other Not a Ducati Posts: 1,969	Available from George White Motorcycles throughout the South.

20-08-2011, 12:31 AM	#6
He11cat Guest Posts: n/a	Yup Muck off ruined my black side panels and black engine I was really hacked off. I also tried 'Hippo" a kinder version of Muc off and it did the same, I now squirt it down my drain! Always wondered if these non water product worked so thats good to know.

20-08-2011, 08:50 AM	#7
alan c alan (blockhead) c Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: dartford Bike: M1100 Posts: 2,228	Thanks for the heads up Capo, i will be off to George Whites !

20-08-2011, 10:44 AM	#8
Funkatronic another year another bike Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Bike: S2r 1000 Posts: 1,597	i found the sdoc s100 total bike cleaner gel to be much better than muc off as long as you dont let it dry thanks for your review capo, as probably one of the most fastidious moster owners i have seen i have gone out and bought some vulcanet on the strength of your review. It aint cheap at £40 FOR 80 wipes but they reckon 2-3 wipes is enough to clean a whole bike and if it saves the hours normally speant cleaning my grubby bikes then its money well speant as i will have more time to ride will let you know how i get on cheers ali

02-09-2011, 01:30 PM	#9
d8mok Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: chesterfield Bike: M1100s Posts: 166	Many products like muc off etc, are harmful to plastics and metal parts. Id never use it on a nice bike. Whats wrong with a bucket and sponge?

03-02-2012, 11:00 AM	#11
Scott1 Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks for this, I'm definitley getting some, 80 cloths, 2-3 cloths per clean, lets just do some maths.... it should last me about a hundred years.

03-02-2012, 11:10 AM	#12
Jan (Belgium) Guest Posts: n/a	I've been using this product for almost a year now, no colour changes or any other damage to whatever material. Normally I use 3 or 4 wipes to clean the bike (1 or 2 for the wheels, 1 for the swingarm and greasy bits and the last one for the rest of the bike). Best regards, Jan,