Thanks again Fellaz for all the info, opinions and replies,,, Thank You !!!

 

Looks like Windex is the popular vote here.


But the next question is how do yall apply it? Do you spray the cloth and wipe or do you spray it directly on the bike and wipe?

I have seen it done both ways. Wasn't sure who was using what method and what worked best for them.




I haven't had to wash my bike yet. Its only 2 weeks old. So I don't have a vote yet.

 

on my 07 train ive had good luck with wd 40 applied with microfiber towel and wiped off with a clean microfiber towel works well to bring back the deep black satin finish and get rid of any fuel spills on the tank

 

Microfiber towel is what I use.....after spraying the COOL surface (one tin at a time) with widex (or in this case mothers glass cleaner)....then I wipe it all down one tin at a time.

 

Windex sprayed on microfiber towel then wipe down tins.

 

Another one for the mircofiber towel

 

So I just had a fuel spill all over my tank resulting in crazy streaks down both sides of my tank, after reading everything on this thread and many others I tried
1) Windex, about 10 applications didn't even lighten the stain at all.
2) Dawn soap & warm water... nothing.
3) WD 40... Nada!

So i freaked out thinking that I would just respray my whole tank...
then I sat and thought about it, went to Home Depot and bought ZEPs heavy duty citrus degreaser... 1 application w a little elbow grease removed the stains that had about a week to set in. I then used some WD40 to give it a little luster and wiped off with a CLEAN micro fiber towel, looks great now.

I normally just wipe it down with some showtime instant detail after a ride so I haven't ever washed it but I get a ton of compliments on the paint job, many people think it's custom. Bike only has 1k on it so I'm not sure how it'll hold up in the long term.

 

I wash with mild soap and water then Lemon pledge the entire bike. Here is a semi close up of the finished results. It adds a slight shine but the color is dark and rich.

 

I always use a microfiber cloth and harley gloss....works great

 

Exactly, i just wipe it down with windex and ride, looks great.