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Old 12-27-2016, 08:51 PM
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Recently I was made (more like forced) to learn about detailing

Doesn't mean I do it..., means I had to be forced into learning about it (rather expensive lesson)


80/20 blend of microfiber towels - best / softest

Use this **** to wash the towels in

https://www.griotsgarage.com/product...FZm1wAodhCAJ1A

Drying towels in the dryer..., after washing - is fine

Costco the cheapest place to get towels

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The bane of my having to learn

http://sapphirev1.com/

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Olde School,
After I wash the bike using a cotton cloth with soap and water, I use a sheepskin chamois
 
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OH MAN...I thought this was a post for the LADIES!
 
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Old towels, dish rags, and socks get retired to cleaning rag duty. For polishing I use cloths I get from the same place I buy guitar strings. They are the best I have found:

I polish my guitars and motorcycle paint with them:

http://www.juststrings.com/juststrin...cessories.html
 
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Old 12-27-2016, 10:22 PM
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Originally Posted by chaselee
I've been using micro fiber towels to wipe down the bike, but Everytime they leave lint all over the chrome and it bugs the **** out of me.
I've used micro fiber rags for years, never any problem with lint.
 
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Old 12-27-2016, 10:29 PM
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Old T-shirts.
 
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I use micro fibre cloths and a synthetic chamois. I never had an issue with lint.
 
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Old 12-27-2016, 11:47 PM
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Chamois cut from the foreskin of a baby Siberian mountain goat,
 
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Originally Posted by Rick58
I use micro fiber towels also but I've not noticed any problems with them leaving lint behind.
Me too. If there's any lint, go to a ride and blow it off that way.
 
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Old 12-28-2016, 10:50 AM
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Originally Posted by chaselee
I've been using micro fiber towels to wipe down the bike, but Everytime they leave lint all over the chrome and it bugs the **** out of me.

I'm pretty sure it's not lint but the fibers separating from the towel itself.
 


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