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General Category => General Banter => Topic started by: Joel S on May 02, 2012, 03:33:32 PM
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Not super anel about detailing, but like my bike to look OK. For the plastic and windshield what are you guys using? My can of plexus is low and thought I would ask.
(Other tips would be great related to quick and easy cleaning)
Thanks for the time guys
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I find the asphalt works good, but it hard on the bike :) ....
I use pledge, and soap and water I also have some other cleaner (cant remember the name, bought it from a pretty girl at a gas station, boy did they do there marketing right)
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I save the Plexus for my helmet visor. I use the formerly labeled "Honda Polish" for the body panels and wheels. The manufacturer had to stop using the "Honda" brand name, but it's the same product.
http://www.amazon.com/Honda-Spray-Cleaner-Polish/dp/B00383T62O (http://www.amazon.com/Honda-Spray-Cleaner-Polish/dp/B00383T62O)
Clean bikes are sweet. 8)
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Joel
I use this stuff. Spray it on, wait a few minutes and then wipe off. Bugs, dirt and grease come off clean...
Got it at HP and I think they call it "Hondo Wax"...
Later
Jamey
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I use the same cleaner Greg linked to. It is so good I bought a case.
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Not super anel about detailing...
or spelling ;)
I use different products for different materials and seldom use plexus or the Honda cleaner (still have 2 cans left of each). I usually use a spray simple orange foaming cleaner to lift the dirt (I buy that by the case) and then a Meguires or Griot's Garage item to enhance the luster. On road trips I only ever use a very old product to clean the bike, not sure of the actual product name, but I know it as "rain".
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Honda polish
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I also use the previously known as Honda polish stuff. It's about $6 a can and lasts quite a few cleanings.
It's good but it helps to have a second microfiber on hand when using it as it tends to get kinda sticky on the paint after the first cloth gets damp from it.
When the bike is really buggy after a good long ride nothing replaces a hot water soaked rag and soap. Then use the Honda stuff afterwards.
My big issue is my wheels are constantly dirty/dusty and they have no intention of staying clean no matter how often I wipe them down.
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Bathroom water and paper towels for visor, Spit shine on the bike monthly. Sorry no swag here boys, my toys are made to be ridden :)
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Here is a link to the old Honda stuff that Matt and Jam referenced:
http://www.amazon.com/Original-Spirits-Spray-Cleaner-Polish/dp/B007KPX7HQ/ref=pd_sbs_auto_5 (http://www.amazon.com/Original-Spirits-Spray-Cleaner-Polish/dp/B007KPX7HQ/ref=pd_sbs_auto_5)
You might find a better price by the case somewhere else. This is the real toxic stinky stuff that some of us became addicted to for the 15 years Honda sold it. I always like the uniform spray pattern and ability to uniformly coat surfaces. The reformulated stuff Honda sells now sort of spits out of the can in clumps and is hard to wipe evenly across surfaces. Honda claims they had to reformulate to meet requirements overseas. Whatever, this is the "Original" stuff. I have heard more than one person say the Original is a very close knockoff of Pledge dust spray.
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thanks much guys, its a great help.
i soap and water once a week after my Sunday long rides. this should help for a quick wipe in between.
thanks
Joel
(Ian, lol spell check didn't work so good on my tablet)
any local places sell the "honda" stuff ?? bobs or anything ??
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motoprimo sells it and I think most other places.
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S-100... spray it on and everything just melts away. Bugs, tar,grease,dirt,chain lube. Just make sure to rinse with lots of water. :)
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S-100... spray it on and everything just melts away. Bugs, tar,grease,dirt,chain lube. Just make sure to rinse with lots of water. :)
S-100 is great stuff, but try to avoid overspraying on the tires and rinse the tires especially well. That stuff is like snot and is no fun on the tires.
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I use S100 all the time and for many years now and have not had any trouble with tires.
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Well I have...neener neener!
I think it's as simple as I didn't wash my tires down as well as you probably did.