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Old 04-23-2010, 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 07FLHT
I just used some "Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0"....worked good for shine & super smooth finish but, road dust still adheres!
Probably the best wax I've used on my bike. Zaino's is nice to, but can be expensive. I like the Meguiar's wax.
 
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http://www.racerpartswholesale.com/p...s_And_Polishes

Check out the link above and read about Race Glaze, has a sealant so nothing sticks, great for when you ride into a lot of friendly bugs. You will also like the shine, ask another forum member ( ronp42 ) how his pledge bike compared to the shine on my ultra. Read below. Good luck.
http://www.hdforums.com/forum/tourin...ml#post6606211
 
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I use Maguire's Gold class wax, and hit it up w' the california duster when it gets dusty. I keep it covered regularly too. On a black bike it doesn't take much to get it to show dust.
 
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This might sound stupid and I've never tried it but I wonder if you wiped them down with a dryer sheet if that would reduce the attraction and clinging of dust? Just might work if it doesn't leave a visible film.
 
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Dust is a fact of life. I find after a wash and wax the bike collects more dust from the static you cause rubbing the wax out. If it's just a minor amount of dust I find spray detailers work good and don't build up as much static. Black bikes look best 2 minutes after you wash and wax them, from there is all down hill.
 
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Originally Posted by jimski
What do you use to polish your hard bags? I'd like to find a product that road dust is not as prone to adhere to as the product that I've used in the past. I'm only looking for improvment, not the impossible.

Thanks in advance to those with useful replies.
I use Lemon Pledge on chrome, paint and plastic. I must say that it does a pretty good job.
 
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Originally Posted by 07FLHT
LOL!!! I just used some "Meguiar's NXT Generation Tech Wax 2.0"....worked good for shine & super smooth finish but, road dust still adheres!
I just used the same stuff on my Vivid Black 2010 EGC. The shine is amazing and has no powdery crap left behind. I like it a lot.
 
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System one.
 
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I use a few different products, usually a quality brand that happens to be on sale. My current one is Turtle Wax 'Ice' synthetic paste wax. Goes on, wipes off and hand-buffs easily, leaving no residue, and leaves a glossy finish. Since my bike is Vivid Black, I like that. Also, if you get a little on the seat or Tour-Pak back-rest, it doesn't leave 'white' on the leather.

Usually runs $12-16 but found it on sale for $4.77, so I bought all 8 they had in stock. Will take a while to use it up! I also use Maguire's Gold Classic.
 

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