i have a collection of cleaners, polishes and foam cannon i use for our 2 cars. can i use the same products on my 24 SG? or can you recommend products i should use to clean it? i'm very particular when detailing my cars so i want the best for my new bike to. tia.

 

Hi mate it would help if you name these products you use for cleaning your cars with

 

Everyone has their favorite potions and there are no wrong answers but i stay away from a direct stream from the hose. Come to think of it i dont remember the last time i used water on the bike either...

 

Beautiful motorcycle.
The finish is delicate and will show swirls if you press hard while washing or drying. Anodized surfaces will etch or stain from harsh cleaners.
I like Chemical Guys Honeydew car wash soap, a nice soft wash mitt like this, Scratch Free Wash Mitt (autozone.com), lots of water from a garden hose, and high quality, microfiber towels for drying.
Once a year I machine polish and then apply Blackfire BlackICE Hybrid liquid wax (which is very easy to use but has no abrasive). Probably any One-Step product at AutoGeek would be OK and a lot easier. After a wash and dry, I occasionally apply Pinnacle Crystal Mist Carnauba Detail Spray. I use Wolfgang microfiber cleaner to clean the towels after use.

I avoid all harsh cleaners, chemicals, and mostly, I avoid touching the paint at all.

 

can't remember the exact names but some meguiars quick wax, armorall car soap, chemical guys total interior, chemical guys vrp, meguiars leather cleaner and conditioner. i know i'm missing a few in the list.

 

i suppose i would need recommendations for

1. wheel cleaner
2. cleaner/polish for the painted surfaces
3. best for the black trim
4. seat cleaner/conditioner
5. soap for washing

and anything else i'm missing

 

Read through this thread a bit...there are lots of suggestions. We do have a couple of experts on here who should reply with comments and suggestions. They know their ****!!! Eaglefan and CaffineBuzz hopefully will chime in.....

 

1. Sonax Full Effect, or the Beast. Tuga Wheel Cleaner. These are heavy duty cleaners. If you keep up with cleaning, then these would not be needed often. APC and soap will work if cleaning is kept up.
2. Do you have a machine polisher? need to know this before any recommendations
3. What black trim are you wanting to protect?
4. Is this seat coated or uncoated vinyl? If coated, conditioner will do nothing at all except collet dirt and dust.
5. CarPro Reset is the best soap on the market, my opinion. Lots of great choices, just depends what your needs are

 

2. No machine polisher.
3. Everything black under the fuel tank like exhaust etc.
4. No idea if it's coated or not.

 

I must try the Carpo Reset as I've heard this product mentioned by a lot of detailers, I've been using Chemical Guys Honey Dew or Mr Pink