Since you have tried all of them, its better then CarPro Exilir? Crystal Mist? Instant Detail Spritz? Gtechniq Instant Detailer? Polish Angel Presto?

If you have tried all of them that sure is saying something.

 

This might be sorta redundant to do but Im looking for some type of degreaser / all purpose cleaner to use as sorta a pre-wash to help get all the gook out of the nooks & crannies etc. Ill still fully wash the bike afterwards, just looking for some things that might help the overall process. Any suggestions are welcome.

Also would like to hear thoughts on using drill brushes for cleaning and polishing?

 

looks like your second post where you pulled up an older post looking for washing and detailing info

check out the detailing section here on this forum, lots of great posts and conversations on washes, correcting, sealing, and coating

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/detailing-27/

 

I use Spackler’s #23 Ceramic Carnuba Spritz. Just kidding. I use Mother’s or Meguiars products. They work great and they’re sold everywhere.

 

Yeah, just washed my bike with maguires and waxed it mothers this weekend. Came out fantastic. I think sometimes we overthink **** trying to get the best.

 

mind if we get a handful of hi res pics with a high intensity light source reflecting on the surface....12-18" from the surface works....most phones will have a camera adequate enough to pull this off

I went through a lot of trouble trying to make my bike look good, but if there is an easier solution, I'm open...if anyone overthought it, i did

 

My brother gave me a bottle of F11. He swears by the stuff. He's always wiping his bike down with it.
Prior to that, I was big on "Biker Spirits". (The original Honda polish). The F11 seems to do a good job but damn is it expensive. After reading through most of these posts, it seems like some of you don't like it. Just honestly curious what the issue is with it other than the price. I really don't know much about this stuff. When my bike is dirty, I just wash it with a good car wash soap.

 

Ive commented on that stuff enough. What is it exactly? Who knows.
Perfect looking paint comes from machine polishing, not from what wax, sealant or coating you use.
This includes spraying a product on the paint and rubbing it around.
There are no short cuts.

 

Thanks eaglefan! So it’s not just F11 your not a fan of but basically all spray on cleaners/waxes/polishes? Just curious. I tend to agree... the best my bike has ever looked was when I had it done by a pro detailer.

 

Has some road and garage dust on it....