My bike is a dust magnet!
#11
05-26-2007 | 09:10 AM
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RE: My bike is a dust magnet!
At this time of the year Pollen is abundant and appears that it's only purpose on earth is to seek out our bikes and cling to them...lol. I use a similar product to the Kalifornia Duster as mentioned earlier todust offthe bikebetween washings. If I actually want to wipe the bike down I use the Harley Gloss with a soft, clean rag. It's silicone based and anti-static compound helps to keep dust from clinging to the bike due to the static electricity created as the bike is moving. Unless I get caught in the rain I always use one of the two methods. However, our bikes were made to ride and let's face it...they're going to get dusty, dirty, pick up road grime, etc. Unless I get some hot tar/asphalt on my bike from fresh road paving or something else that needs to come off immediately, I just put it in the wind and ride! I'll give it a very good wash, wax and detailing once the riding season is over!
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#14
05-26-2007 | 10:10 AM
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From: central florida
RE: My bike is a dust magnet!
ORIGINAL: dchoran
OK guys - I have a Black Cherry '05 Ultra. Harley designed this color to show off every spec of road grime possible.
Can't go a few blocks without a buildup of dust, pollen, dirt, flour, sugar, plastic, .........whatever. And lets not forget the bugs too!!!
My routine is to "dust off my scoot" with an ostrich feather duster before I ride - takes about a minute and works well.
Neighbors must think I'm pretty vain -but hey, it is no different than having a clean classic automobile or sports car.
I have tried dozens of things recommended on the forum, by the stealers, body shops, detailers,...both cheap and expensive formulas.
After two years of experimentation, THIS STUFF WORKS THE BEST IMHO:
http://www.britemax.com/sprayshine.html
#6S SPRAY & SHINE
Final Wet Look Detail Spray
Anti Static, Anti Streak - Repels Dust
Non Greasy
Removes Dust and Fingerprints & Waterspots
Long Lasting Shine
Body Shop Safe
And you get a long lasting "wet" like shine. Can be used front to back - top to bottom. Less dust, less bugs.
Just trying to help out fellow forum members - I'm not a dealer or promoter.
OK guys - I have a Black Cherry '05 Ultra. Harley designed this color to show off every spec of road grime possible.
Can't go a few blocks without a buildup of dust, pollen, dirt, flour, sugar, plastic, .........whatever. And lets not forget the bugs too!!!
My routine is to "dust off my scoot" with an ostrich feather duster before I ride - takes about a minute and works well.
Neighbors must think I'm pretty vain -but hey, it is no different than having a clean classic automobile or sports car.
I have tried dozens of things recommended on the forum, by the stealers, body shops, detailers,...both cheap and expensive formulas.
After two years of experimentation, THIS STUFF WORKS THE BEST IMHO:
http://www.britemax.com/sprayshine.html
#6S SPRAY & SHINE
Final Wet Look Detail Spray
Anti Static, Anti Streak - Repels Dust
Non Greasy
Removes Dust and Fingerprints & Waterspots
Long Lasting Shine
Body Shop Safe
And you get a long lasting "wet" like shine. Can be used front to back - top to bottom. Less dust, less bugs.
Just trying to help out fellow forum members - I'm not a dealer or promoter.
#16
05-26-2007 | 10:11 AM
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#18
05-26-2007 | 10:24 AM
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RE: My bike is a dust magnet!
ORIGINAL: electaRICK
if we would ALL just leave our bikes dusty then we all wouldnt be out tryin to out shine each other!!
if we would ALL just leave our bikes dusty then we all wouldnt be out tryin to out shine each other!!
I've see many people pull up at a swap meet or at a bike night and once their parked, they whip out a duster and shine the bike. I see it all the time!
#20
05-26-2007 | 10:30 AM
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From: Michigan/Florida
RE: My bike is a dust magnet!
Yooper, when I started reading your post I couldn't help but laugh. I said to myself "this guy has got to be in Mich". I live in mid Mich and feel your pain. Thats why I bought a pearl white Ultra. That and the water spots from well water when washing. Which I do a lot cuz now you can see very stinkin bug that hits the front of it. I had street rods for awhile and swear by the California Duster. They make a small one that will fit nicely in the trunk. Oh ya..Honda polish on the bugs between washings