Cleaner & Protectant
09-13-22, 12:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad Lag
Wax on. Wax off is what I do not want to do.
The bike is filthy. I just want a quick improvement not a major cleaning.
The bike is filthy. I just want a quick improvement not a major cleaning.
Originally Posted by Bad Lag
LOL!, thanks for that. I chuckled.
THAT is exactly what I do not want. LOL!
THAT is exactly what I do not want. LOL!
The easiest thing is just to hose off your bike. Have at it.
09-13-22, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by smd4
I prefer a ceramic wax.
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09-13-22, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by smd4
Then maybe you shouldn't have asked about wax in your first post?
The easiest thing is just to hose off your bike. Have at it.
The easiest thing is just to hose off your bike. Have at it.
Thanks for the help, though.
My question has already been answered. It seems I have more options than I could ever possibly try,... unless they don't work.
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09-13-22, 01:43 PM
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This is what I use. Works great. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JJZI74M...=honda+cleaner
09-13-22, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tiger1964
That might deserve its own topic; I was recently wondering about the "new generation" of car care products, using ceramic - on bikes. What brand(s)? Pitfalls? Caveats?
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Originally Posted by Bad Lag
Wax on. Wax off is what I do not want to do.
The bike is filthy. I just want a quick improvement not a major cleaning.
The bike is filthy. I just want a quick improvement not a major cleaning.
Pledge is an old universal detailer's trick, it and a sharpie can add $1000's in value to a turd.
09-13-22, 02:43 PM
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I use this stuff and it works great on my bike..
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002N3RQYA...7C%5Blt%7Csale
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002N3RQYA...7C%5Blt%7Csale
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09-13-22, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Bad Lag
Still, you mistake my meaning. Also, I never hose off my bike (water + chain + derailleur parts + headset = no go).
Thanks for the help, though.
My question has already been answered. It seems I have more options than I could ever possibly try,... unless they don't work.
Thanks for the help, though.
My question has already been answered. It seems I have more options than I could ever possibly try,... unless they don't work.
