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Old 04-17-2019, 02:43 PM
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Fuzion is made by Wolfgang.
I haven't used the Mckees stuff yet. When I coat cars for customers 99% of the time its 22PLE. The results and durability of it is outstanding.

Im not a chemical guys fan. Their stripper scent for interiors is pretty good though.
For sealants I use 4Star, DGPS, BlackFire, or Ultima. These sealants are so easy to use they are foolproof. 2 coats on a vehicle thats sits outside is 4-6 months down here which is pretty good. Average wax might last 4-6 weeks. sun and rain here is brutal on a LSP

I wouldn't own anything matte, but if I did I would put the Gyeon matte coating on it immediately. Matte just doesnt appeal to me
My wife forbids me from owning anything matte ever again. I had a TA 392. I like the look, but never again. Chemical Guys has some nice stuff, a lot of hype on a lot of stuff. I want to try some of the wolfgang products. Mckees has good stuff, their wheel coating was a life saver with those six pot brembos. It is super easy to put on, doesn't last as long, but for me it works.
 
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Old 04-17-2019, 08:44 PM
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I have a customer I did a Hellcat for and now he has a Trail Hawk. Both got 22PLE. The brakes on them are awesome but dam do they put out some dust. They might actually put out more then a BMW.
Gyeon Wet Coat is your friend with wheels like that, if you want easy. Spray on hose off.
 
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Meguires Products. They have products for everything.
motorcycle wash safe for all surfaces
https://www.meguiars.com/#/
https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...an-spray-rinse
 
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Originally Posted by eaglefan1
This sealant, and most require a 12hr cure time when they can get wet. 12hrs then you could put wax on it or another coat of sealant.
DGPS is a great sealant.
Your right, 12 hours is all that is required, but I usually wait a week. Saturday is my work around the house day and Sunday, I ride. Not enough energy or ambition during the week after work.
 
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Day to day cleaning, or quick cleaning after a ride: Bugslide. http://www.bugslide.com/ Got this at my dealer. Works great on paint and the windshield. They sell it on Amazon, WalMart etc... I even have a mini bottle I carry in my saddlebag.
 
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Collinite 845, one $20 bottle will have like 100 gazillion bike waxes in it and it's the best kept secret in waxes. One application lasts for months and months.
 
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I didn't at all care for F11. Not at all very good. I have been using Bug SLide. Works much better and is about 1/3 the cost.
 
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s-100 for cleaning

a couple coats of wax afterward

I wipe down the seat, glass, and chrome with Harley Gloss Detailer


Between washings I use Bugslide. Spray it on, bugs melt, polish excess off and it leaves a nice shine.
 
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Originally Posted by gobblerhuntr
Collinite 845, one $20 bottle will have like 100 gazillion bike waxes in it and it's the best kept secret in waxes. One application lasts for months and months.
845 is far from a secret. Tons of detailers still use it because of the price and longevity. 845 had/has a nice following
 
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Old 11-05-2019, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by CaffeineBuzz
s-100 for cleaning

a couple coats of wax afterward

I wipe down the seat, glass, and chrome with Harley Gloss Detailer


Between washings I use Bugslide. Spray it on, bugs melt, polish excess off and it leaves a nice shine.
Why are you putting a couple coats of wax on it? Usually this is done for even coverage on cars/trucks because of the amount of area you have to cover.
Nothing wrong with multiple coats if that's what you want. Even coverage on a bike is extremely easy compared to car/truck though.

Using a sealant or coating on your paint would rid the need for bug slide. Obviously is you cleaned the bugs off when you should and not put it off. No different then a vehicle
 
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