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Old 07-07-2008, 12:57 AM
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I use a waterless wash&nbsp\\;&amp\\; polish, spray it on wipe it off cleans and shines in one application. Throw the can in in one of my bags for the bugs on the windshield
 
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The Mr.Clean auto cleaner does an amazing job on my bike!!! Wash it and walk away!! No spots!!! Works excellent on my car too!!! Both are black!!
 
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Does use the HD high gloss or some product like it?
 
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I have a vivid black bike and also use mr. clean auto cleaner, then dry with leaf blower. It works great.
 
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I use turtle wax car cleaner to clean the bike and car, and for a easy on wax, unscented pledge. Does a great job of cleaning off bugs and dirt after the ride. Sk.
 
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Originally Posted by buffdaddy
Open Beer, squirt water on bike, wash, rinse, open second beer, ride bike in circles until dry-or you fall over.
Just kidding...but I like to talk about beer also.
now, that's the correct procedure for detailing a bike...h'cup
 
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What's the best cleaner for the whitewalls? Never had to clean'em before.
 
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Best thing i've found for whitewalls is SOS pad.
 
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Wash your bike with a good wash soap like Meguiar's and a Meguiar's Microfiber wash mitt. (great Stuff) Must be washed in the shade. Blow off the majority of water with air hose ( not too much PSI) and dry with quality Micofiber towels, also(Meguiar's) See a pattern here? Start at bottom and work up. Do not use the same wash mitt on wheels and frame as you do on the paint. Lastly, here is a GREAT secret. Those stubborn water spots on the chrome!! Wet your CLEAN, dry, Microfiber towel with straight plain Vinegar and effortlessly wipe those spots away. Don't believe me? Try it, you will thank me a hundered times over. Safe on the paint to. Lastly, a coat of your favorite wax. Ohh!! that beautiful shine
 
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Swirl Marks - Get a Porter Cable 7424 and Menzerna products, you'll love it.
 


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