To all those who use "Simple Green"...
#21
03-22-2009, 09:49 AM
Maybe you have too high of expectation from it?
It is amazing for cutting simple dirt and grime stains and such. But pathetic for heavily greased areas.
On simple things like light grime and dirt and stains it is wonderful. For anything more, get an industrial degreaser.
But for common things that re not caked in years of grime, you can't beat simple green for daily use on bikes and cars.
It is amazing for cutting simple dirt and grime stains and such. But pathetic for heavily greased areas.
On simple things like light grime and dirt and stains it is wonderful. For anything more, get an industrial degreaser.
But for common things that re not caked in years of grime, you can't beat simple green for daily use on bikes and cars.
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03-22-2009, 12:28 PM
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Simple Green is said to be corrosive to Aluminum, so they came out with this: http://industrial.simplegreen.com/in...ts_extreme.php
#23
03-22-2009, 01:03 PM
I used a 3:1 mix on my engine and mags, spray it on let it soak, rinse it off. Works good for me. I have a Mr. Clean Autodry kit that I use after the sg to wash the whole bike. That thing works awesome. Just soap it down, hit it with sponge, rinse it off with the filter and ur done. No spots, no hand drying. I usually jump on and run down the road to blow the water out of the nooks and crannies.
#24
03-22-2009, 01:17 PM
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This Simple Green you's mention, I assume it's for use on the rims and tires only as a degreaser, correct? I was instructed by another member here who does detailing professionally to use only Chemical Guy's citriswash and gloss: http://www.chemicalguys.com/Premium_..._p/cws_301.htm, for washing the entire bike. I was told you have to be very careful on what you use on aluminum, it will stain them, permanently.
I've been using the regular Simple Green on the rims, spokes, hubs, brakes, and engine, Bleach White on the tires. Then rinse and wash the whole bike with Z-7 Show Car Wash followed by a rinse and a leaf blower, then CD2 Engine Detailer on the black portion of the engine, Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal on the paint and chrome, and Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss on the sidewalls.
The "Z" products above are from Zaino, I've been using Zaino for the past nine years with excellent results. Here's some photos from Zaino's customers.
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino
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03-23-2009, 12:04 PM
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[QUOTE=WS6 Formula;4744114]I haven't had any problems with Simple Green staining bare aluminum, but I would advise that what ever you use, only use it on a cold engine. The new formulated Extreme Simple Green I haven't used yet , but I plan on getting for future use, mainly because it is used and monitored on aircraft.
I've been using the regular Simple Green on the rims, spokes, hubs, brakes, and engine, Bleach White on the tires. Then rinse and wash the whole bike with Z-7 Show Car Wash followed by a rinse and a leaf blower, then CD2 Engine Detailer on the black portion of the engine, Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal on the paint and chrome, and Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss on the sidewalls.
The "Z" products above are from Zaino, I've been using Zaino for the past nine years with excellent results. Here's some photos from Zaino's customers.
As I stated earlier, if you must, I would only suggest using Simple Green on the rims and tires. I personally wouldn't use it at all, due to the risk of it splashing up on the painted fenders. As far as the engine, I never wash a hot engine and or bike(sitting in the sun). I was also told that Wal-Mart's own brand of car wash and wax concentrate and a sheep skin mitt are all you need to wash your bike. I was told there is no need for the fancy expensive stuff. But I must say, the citris wash I mention does a fantastic job on any cleaning you will need for your bike. That Bleach White stuff I stay the hell away from. That crap has damaged my friends paint jobs in the past. If it works for you then use it, just be very careful of the caustic stuff. You might want to reconsider that leaf blower, they tend to suck up then blow out sand from regular use. I would suggest getting a Metro Air Force motorcycle dryer: http://www.metrovacworld.com/Shoppin...roduct_id=AFMD. It's very important to know here word of mouth, what's good and what's not.
I've been using the regular Simple Green on the rims, spokes, hubs, brakes, and engine, Bleach White on the tires. Then rinse and wash the whole bike with Z-7 Show Car Wash followed by a rinse and a leaf blower, then CD2 Engine Detailer on the black portion of the engine, Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal on the paint and chrome, and Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss on the sidewalls.
The "Z" products above are from Zaino, I've been using Zaino for the past nine years with excellent results. Here's some photos from Zaino's customers.
As I stated earlier, if you must, I would only suggest using Simple Green on the rims and tires. I personally wouldn't use it at all, due to the risk of it splashing up on the painted fenders. As far as the engine, I never wash a hot engine and or bike(sitting in the sun). I was also told that Wal-Mart's own brand of car wash and wax concentrate and a sheep skin mitt are all you need to wash your bike. I was told there is no need for the fancy expensive stuff. But I must say, the citris wash I mention does a fantastic job on any cleaning you will need for your bike. That Bleach White stuff I stay the hell away from. That crap has damaged my friends paint jobs in the past. If it works for you then use it, just be very careful of the caustic stuff. You might want to reconsider that leaf blower, they tend to suck up then blow out sand from regular use. I would suggest getting a Metro Air Force motorcycle dryer: http://www.metrovacworld.com/Shoppin...roduct_id=AFMD. It's very important to know here word of mouth, what's good and what's not.
#26
03-23-2009, 12:10 PM
I use Shout! on my engine and wheels too. I think it works better than simple green. I have used simple green too, just rinse thoroughly although I have never had a problem with it. S100 is good too, just costs a bit more. I never use the spray on my tins, I just dry tins and wax them or pledge them. I ahve tons of cleaning products and still think Shout! kicks most of their asses. Especially on whitewalls. I almost forgot to say that I dilute the simple green 50 50 or so.
#27
03-23-2009, 07:02 PM
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I haven't had any problems with Simple Green staining bare aluminum, but I would advise that what ever you use, only use it on a cold engine. The new formulated Extreme Simple Green I haven't used yet , but I plan on getting for future use, mainly because it is used and monitored on aircraft.
I've been using the regular Simple Green on the rims, spokes, hubs, brakes, and engine, Bleach White on the tires. Then rinse and wash the whole bike with Z-7 Show Car Wash followed by a rinse and a leaf blower, then CD2 Engine Detailer on the black portion of the engine, Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal on the paint and chrome, and Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss on the sidewalls.
The "Z" products above are from Zaino, I've been using Zaino for the past nine years with excellent results. Here's some photos from Zaino's customers.
I've been using the regular Simple Green on the rims, spokes, hubs, brakes, and engine, Bleach White on the tires. Then rinse and wash the whole bike with Z-7 Show Car Wash followed by a rinse and a leaf blower, then CD2 Engine Detailer on the black portion of the engine, Z-8 Grand Finale Spray Seal on the paint and chrome, and Z-16 Perfect Tire Gloss on the sidewalls.
The "Z" products above are from Zaino, I've been using Zaino for the past nine years with excellent results. Here's some photos from Zaino's customers.
As I stated earlier, if you must, I would only suggest using Simple Green on the rims and tires. I personally wouldn't use it at all, due to the risk of it splashing up on the painted fenders. As far as the engine, I never wash a hot engine and or bike(sitting in the sun). I was also told that Wal-Mart's own brand of car wash and wax concentrate and a sheep skin mitt are all you need to wash your bike. I was told there is no need for the fancy expensive stuff. But I must say, the citris wash I mention does a fantastic job on any cleaning you will need for your bike. That Bleach White stuff I stay the hell away from. That crap has damaged my friends paint jobs in the past. If it works for you then use it, just be very careful of the caustic stuff. You might want to reconsider that leaf blower, they tend to suck up then blow out sand from regular use. I would suggest getting a Metro Air Force motorcycle dryer: www.metrovacworld.com/Shopping/product.asp?catalog_name=metrovac&product_id=AFMD. It's very important to know here word of mouth, what's good and what's not.
19,000 miles Before
After, sprayed Simple Green on everything including painted fender wells, rinsed with tap water, used my non-sand blowing leaf blower to dry it off, applied CD2 Engine Detailer.
Before, new, stock.
After, nine years and a 100,000 miles, sprayed Simple Green on everything including painted fender wells and the paint under the hood on a regular basis. Didn't use any CD2 Engine Detailer here like above.
Z-7 Show Car Wash info:
http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino
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03-23-2009, 08:56 PM
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07-06-2013, 08:04 AM
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Resurrecting thread. Did anybody ever try the Extreme formula? Does it work well?
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