Cleaning my bike
06-22-15, 01:53 PM
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Cleaning my bike
I have a Mercier Kilo TT (#KiloTT).
How do I clean it? Any valuable links? threads?
How do I clean it? Any valuable links? threads?
06-22-15, 01:57 PM
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This is what I use and it's been brilliant so far. The fastest way to do a really thorough job with minimal effort.
Simple Green Bike Cleaner & Degreaser - Aerosol
Simple Green Bike Cleaner & Degreaser - Aerosol
06-23-15, 11:14 AM
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Originally Posted by AristoNYC
I also use Pledge as a finisher, leaves the bike nice and smooth with a light wax cover.
Originally Posted by Grand Bois
Pledge contains no wax and offers none of the protection from the elements that wax does.
Originally Posted by Kopsis
Most automotive "waxes" don't contain any wax either 
Any automotive product that does contain a significant amount of carnuba wax takes a considerable amount of work to apply properly.
But it's true that the dimethicone (silicone oil) in Pledge is quickly removed by exposure to the elements. The polymers in most automotive products provide a considerably more durable coating.
Any automotive product that does contain a significant amount of carnuba wax takes a considerable amount of work to apply properly.But it's true that the dimethicone (silicone oil) in Pledge is quickly removed by exposure to the elements. The polymers in most automotive products provide a considerably more durable coating.
06-23-15, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by franswa
This is what I use and it's been brilliant so far. The fastest way to do a really thorough job with minimal effort.
Simple Green Bike Cleaner & Degreaser - Aerosol
Simple Green Bike Cleaner & Degreaser - Aerosol
AC-Safe Air Conditioner Coil Foaming Cleaner-AC-920 - The Home Depot
06-23-15, 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by SquidPuppet
I just read this in the mechanics forum a couple days ago. Thought it was interesting.
06-23-15, 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by AristoNYC
fair enough. but it still leave my bike shiny and smooth.
