Wax On, Wax Off
02-15-17, 09:21 AM
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Probably not. 
Though I have plenty of pics, nothing beats sunlight to bring out the gold (subtle is the key word). Here is a closeup attempting to catch the gold accent in not so good lighting and an iphone pic.
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Though I have plenty of pics, nothing beats sunlight to bring out the gold (subtle is the key word). Here is a closeup attempting to catch the gold accent in not so good lighting and an iphone pic.
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02-15-17, 10:17 AM
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The only bike in the stable that get any type of frame protection is my wife's commuter bike.
You see, it's white, and she has a cup holder on the handle bars. In this cup holder she puts her travel mug filled with coffee. She doesn't always(ever?) close the cover so the coffee splashes out and on to her frame, making a mess for me to clean off. So that bike gets some protection.
You see, it's white, and she has a cup holder on the handle bars. In this cup holder she puts her travel mug filled with coffee. She doesn't always(ever?) close the cover so the coffee splashes out and on to her frame, making a mess for me to clean off. So that bike gets some protection.
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I wash and wax our bikes whenever I am doing maintenance on them, usually several times a year.
I keep our bikes clean even when on an extended tour; generally washing them and lubing the chains at least every 2 weeks. If you need to use a motel, and ask to bring the bikes into the room, it is a lot easier to get the OK if your bike is clean.
I use dish detergent, and my "high pressure" water bottle to rinse when a hose is not available.
This is my bike after close to the end of a 3-month, 3000 mile tour. Part of our route included over 400 miles of dirt and gravel roads and trails, with 35 days of rain. I also wash our panniers at the same time.
I keep our bikes clean even when on an extended tour; generally washing them and lubing the chains at least every 2 weeks. If you need to use a motel, and ask to bring the bikes into the room, it is a lot easier to get the OK if your bike is clean.
I use dish detergent, and my "high pressure" water bottle to rinse when a hose is not available.
This is my bike after close to the end of a 3-month, 3000 mile tour. Part of our route included over 400 miles of dirt and gravel roads and trails, with 35 days of rain. I also wash our panniers at the same time.
02-16-17, 06:21 AM
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After most rides, I do a wipe down and then use Meguiars Gold Class Quick Detailer.
https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G762.../dp/B006FUT0AK
https://www.amazon.com/Meguiars-G762.../dp/B006FUT0AK
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I put on Pedros Bike Lust every time I wash a bike. It's really quick and easy, looks nice.
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I use Meguiar's Ultamate Quick Wax. Its easy to use and last.
Spray it on a towel and wipe in on and wipe over it with the dry side of your towel.
I use it on my cars also between wax's . Its Great stuff.
Dirt and grim won't stick to it. Makes washing the next time easier.
D 156 is the same stuff...only in the gallon size.
Thats how I buy it.
Ultimate Quick Wax
Good Stuff
Spray it on a towel and wipe in on and wipe over it with the dry side of your towel.
I use it on my cars also between wax's . Its Great stuff.
Dirt and grim won't stick to it. Makes washing the next time easier.
D 156 is the same stuff...only in the gallon size.
Thats how I buy it.
Ultimate Quick Wax
Good Stuff
02-21-17, 05:52 AM
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How much of that wax is still on that frame after a ride in conditions that aren't that ideal?
I mean if it rained or even drizzled with added dirt or mud to the mix, how much of a wipe down would leave the wax still on the surface?
One could use the analogy of a car's wax and how the car can last a few months, but the hood and top of a car gets pretty beat up. Just run your hands over that part of the surface. Doesn't take long for a waxed car to start feeling different than the side surface of that same car.
Its like silverware, using a tarnish remover and pretty soon after use, it needs it again and again.
One thing is that the bike needs a wipe down especially in certain areas of the frame. That's got to take off some of the waxy material. I guess it depends on the strength of the wipe down procedure.
So that's why the Meguiars Detail type spray ( a kind of wax) is quick and an easy second step after a wipe down.
I mean if it rained or even drizzled with added dirt or mud to the mix, how much of a wipe down would leave the wax still on the surface?
One could use the analogy of a car's wax and how the car can last a few months, but the hood and top of a car gets pretty beat up. Just run your hands over that part of the surface. Doesn't take long for a waxed car to start feeling different than the side surface of that same car.
Its like silverware, using a tarnish remover and pretty soon after use, it needs it again and again.
One thing is that the bike needs a wipe down especially in certain areas of the frame. That's got to take off some of the waxy material. I guess it depends on the strength of the wipe down procedure.
So that's why the Meguiars Detail type spray ( a kind of wax) is quick and an easy second step after a wipe down.
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Wash with mild detergent (Dawn) then spray with Pledge.
Pledge leaves a bright shine, is easy to wipe out of corners and it provides a slippery surface that seems to reduce the amount of dirt that sticks. It is easy to buff with an old T-shirt.
Been using it on bikes (motor and pedal) for at least 46 years.
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Oh Yeah: Pledge is so easy & quick to apply that it can be done much more often than dealing with the hard paste waxes.
Pledge leaves a bright shine, is easy to wipe out of corners and it provides a slippery surface that seems to reduce the amount of dirt that sticks. It is easy to buff with an old T-shirt.
Been using it on bikes (motor and pedal) for at least 46 years.
Joe
Oh Yeah: Pledge is so easy & quick to apply that it can be done much more often than dealing with the hard paste waxes.
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02-21-17, 11:37 AM
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With the approaching riding season I get caught up in the pleasure of prepping the bikes. Wheels are trued, brakes adjusted, new tires mounted, just a lot of getting caught up in this little thing of getting things just right.
Today, I have some free time that is given to waxing. The '88 Cannondale Criterium has been neglected in this act of shining joy. I built this from a frameset, hand sanded and repainted to perfection. It's crazy how little the concern over this bike's shine until late winter. Ahhhh, that's better. Next!
How often do you wax your bike(s)?
Today, I have some free time that is given to waxing. The '88 Cannondale Criterium has been neglected in this act of shining joy. I built this from a frameset, hand sanded and repainted to perfection. It's crazy how little the concern over this bike's shine until late winter. Ahhhh, that's better. Next!
How often do you wax your bike(s)?
Ha! I did this yesterday (wax the bikes). I had the day off and had intended to ride, but a persistent rain and bad roads kept me home.
Lately I have waxed the bikes so much that I am afraid I will wear the paint off.
During normal (dry) years, however, I wax the bikes about every three months using Mother's paste car wax. Between waxings I usually apply a spray of finishing, liquid wax. I do this every other week, depending on how often I ride that particular bike. I usually ride by the ocean (on PCH) and the light coating of wax keeps things clean and rust-free.
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