Topic: Best and brightest polish? (Read 13299 times)

sem_bunda · « **on:** June 07, 2010, 10:14:04 AM »

Any of you guys ever used Honda Glare polish to wax your bike? I have used several products, both Harley and non-Harley, and have found nothing that beats the shine of this stuff I used over the weekend. Don't know how well it will last over time/weather yet but it looks great. I believe the bike shines more now than when it was brand new, and it covered several nicks on my front fender that none of the other products covered. I hated the Honda dealership - you would have thought I was an alien or my fly was open the way they treated me - but this is the only stuff I've used so far that I will buy again. Anybody else sold on any other?

grandpadoc · « **Reply #1 on:** June 07, 2010, 10:20:40 AM »

Glare products are a favorite in my ManCave. When the finish gets those fine scratches eventually try Glare Spyder also and then polish...its amazing. Doc

TBird · « **Reply #2 on:** June 07, 2010, 01:30:02 PM »

I agree Glare products are the best.

TBird

sem_bunda · « **Reply #3 on:** June 07, 2010, 02:17:00 PM »

Have you found them for ordering online? Couldn't find them when I searched a few days ago.

grandpadoc · « **Reply #4 on:** June 07, 2010, 02:23:54 PM »

Check the Vendor Discounts section for the 20% off. Doc

Decano · « **Reply #5 on:** June 07, 2010, 03:13:26 PM »

I also like the Pro Honda detailing spray. It's an oil based product to be used between washes. Works on chrome and paint both for a quick cleaning before a show.

sem_bunda · « **Reply #6 on:** June 07, 2010, 03:17:06 PM »

Quote from: grandpadoc on June 07, 2010, 02:23:54 PM

Check the Vendor Discounts section for the 20% off. Doc

Thanks Doc. Is the "Glare" listed there the same product as the Honda Glare? My guess is yes, but want to confirm. Also, how do you get the discount? I didn't see any code or instructions on how to get it.

Fired00d · « **Reply #7 on:** June 07, 2010, 03:25:26 PM »

Quote from: sem_bunda on June 07, 2010, 03:17:06 PM

Thanks Doc. Is the "Glare" listed there the same product as the Honda Glare? My guess is yes, but want to confirm. Also, how do you get the discount? I didn't see any code or instructions on how to get it.

I didn't see any code or anything from that thread but check out this post - Glare Products discount. Reply #53 then go directly to Glare to use the discount.... you might want to also compare prices to the site referenced in the other thread they may automatically be priced 20% less.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

grandpadoc · « **Reply #8 on:** June 07, 2010, 05:19:26 PM »

Here is the link to their products through the vendor listed on the site.

http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/glare.html

spydglide · « **Reply #9 on:** June 18, 2010, 08:47:26 AM »

Glare it!

You'll be very happy with the results.

har.

spyder

North Star · « **Reply #10 on:** June 19, 2010, 11:53:06 PM »

Just ordered it on line today. The discount code is 5190CLM

grandpadoc · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2010, 12:00:33 AM »

Quote from: North Star on June 19, 2010, 11:53:06 PM

Just ordered it on line today. The discount code is 5190CLM

Thanks for the info. Doc

North Star · « **Reply #12 on:** June 20, 2010, 09:09:32 AM »

No probs. I ordered their Spider glaze as well- got some swirls from the previous owner, mainly on the tank...don't know how a 1 year old bike can have swirls, when I thought the guy took good care of it-my last bike that I bought new didn't even have 1 swirl/spider mark on it at all after 6 years. Tried Quixx, which is supposed to work good, but it didn't do the job for me.

mcdaddy50 · « **Reply #13 on:** June 27, 2010, 12:49:34 AM »

I ordered some products from here the other day http://www.caswellplating.com/aids/glare.html

1. Glaze polish A non-stick high-gloss all-weather sealant

2 GLARE Spider swirl, spider web, and scratch removal product in the market

and after spending over a 100.00 bucks in the last year to find something to remove fine scratch this stuff is the best you all know what a black bike looks like with them fine swirls and scratchs this stuff is number 1 .

Ironhorse · « **Reply #14 on:** June 27, 2010, 01:44:20 AM »

Pledge furniture polish works great for me.

semperfi81 · « **Reply #15 on:** June 30, 2010, 06:44:10 PM »

Glaze stuff works great on black bikes....

red ben59 · « **Reply #16 on:** July 17, 2010, 11:05:57 AM »

Just used the GLARE polish last week. Did three of my bikes. man that chit makes the flake pop. I like it.

Harley1958 · « **Reply #17 on:** July 18, 2010, 05:43:41 PM »

I have always used Meguiars liquid wax on my bikes and have been generally satisfied (up until now) but just this weekend I decided to wash and detail my '07 Road King so I decided to try something new. Several people here have recommended Turtle Wax ICE products so I picked up some ICE Liquid Polish and also ICE Spray Detailer. All I can say is WOW!!!. My Road KIng with 28K miles now looks better than it did 3 years ago on the showroom floor. I'm going to take a trip on my CVO Road Glide in a couple weeks and I'm looking forward to giving it the ICE treatment when I get back. I won't argue with the guys who say GLARE is the best because I've never tried it. I will say that my Road King looks friggin awesome after using ICE.

skippy · « **Reply #18 on:** July 18, 2010, 08:31:20 PM »

If you think Ice works great you need to try Glare I finally got some Honda Glare a few weeks back and have done three of my five bikes it is the best I have ever used and I have tried almost all of them... I can shave in the reflection on my tank....

Fired00d · « **Reply #19 on:** July 18, 2010, 08:31:41 PM »

Quote from: Harley1958 on July 18, 2010, 05:43:41 PM

I have always used Meguiars liquid wax on my bikes and have been generally satisfied (up until now) but just this weekend I decided to wash and detail my '07 Road King so I decided to try something new. Several people here have recommended Turtle Wax ICE products so I picked up some ICE Liquid Polish and also ICE Spray Detailer. All I can say is WOW!!!. My Road KIng with 28K miles now looks better than it did 3 years ago on the showroom floor. I'm going to take a trip on my CVO Road Glide in a couple weeks and I'm looking forward to giving it the ICE treatment when I get back. I won't argue with the guys who say GLARE is the best because I've never tried it. I will say that my Road King looks friggin awesome after using ICE.

Been using Ice for a couple years now and quite happy with it. Also use Bugslide after each ride as a quick detailer.

Ride Safe,
Fired00d

SBB · « **Reply #20 on:** July 18, 2010, 08:44:10 PM »

Quote from: skippy on July 18, 2010, 08:31:20 PM

If you think Ice works great you need to try Glare I finally got some Honda Glare a few weeks back and have done three of my five bikes it is the best I have ever used and I have tried almost all of them... I can shave in the reflection on my tank....

Skippy, did you find it on Freedom Drive or did you have to search further?

SBB

sem_bunda · « **Reply #21 on:** July 19, 2010, 11:05:58 AM »

Quote from: skippy on July 18, 2010, 08:31:20 PM

If you think Ice works great you need to try Glare I finally got some Honda Glare a few weeks back and have done three of my five bikes it is the best I have ever used and I have tried almost all of them... I can shave in the reflection on my tank....

Five bikes is probably too many to have to wax and keep up with. You can give me one if you need to...

skippy · « **Reply #22 on:** July 19, 2010, 04:19:47 PM »

Quote from: SBB on July 18, 2010, 08:44:10 PM

Skippy, did you find it on Freedom Drive or did you have to search further?

Had to go to G Town they were the only dealer with Glare in stock..... by the way I saw you and Nancy Saturday down in SC I think.....

billkup · « **Reply #23 on:** September 06, 2010, 06:47:51 PM »

My local HD dealer put me onto a product called "Original Bike Spirits" which he claimed to be the exact same product that has been sold under the Honda label. I agree, it is the wetest and slickest shine I've seen on my bikes - amazing for a cleaner / wax. Manufactured by Amrep Automotive Products: www.originalbikespirits.com. I think you'll like it.

VANAMAL · « **Reply #24 on:** September 07, 2010, 12:19:02 AM »

im an ICE fan too. a little easier than glare but just as good

Jock · « **Reply #25 on:** September 14, 2010, 09:29:55 PM »

Quote from: Ironhorse on June 27, 2010, 01:44:20 AM

Pledge furniture polish works great for me.

Here is a man! Atta boy Mark! Ride the machine instead of cleaning it!

joew · « **Reply #26 on:** September 15, 2010, 10:33:08 AM »

I have been using Zaino for many years and really like the results but not all the steps - can anyone compare Glare and Zaino?

Limited Lou · « **Reply #27 on:** September 16, 2010, 06:48:33 PM »

Has anyone used Captain Richards Best ?? I'm very happy with their products..
www.captainrichardsbest.com Can get a free sample

49445CVO · « **Reply #28 on:** September 16, 2010, 07:59:24 PM »

Quote from: billkup on September 06, 2010, 06:47:51 PM

My local HD dealer put me onto a product called "Original Bike Spirits" which he claimed to be the exact same product that has been sold under the Honda label. I agree, it is the wetest and slickest shine I've seen on my bikes - amazing for a cleaner / wax. Manufactured by Amrep Automotive Products: www.originalbikespirits.com. I think you'll like it.

I was told the same thing a few years back. I was searching for the Honda Spray Detailer and could not find it. I decided to stop and look at an out of town Honda dealer and the Original Bike Spirits is what they had. I asked about the Honda Spray and they said that it had been discontinued and that they (the dealership) had replaced it with the Original Bike Spirits who makes or made it for Honda. I bought it and used it and found it to be no different.

FYI- We have a Honda mini van and they sell the Honda wax and spray there too.

Topper

firetae · « **Reply #29 on:** September 20, 2010, 09:13:19 PM »

I used the Glare Polish on my 2011 CVO Street Glide today and have to agree with many that this stuff is the best.. I have tried many products over the years to achieve a mirror like finish and this product beats them all easily. Awesome product. Thanks everyone for recommending this product.

spydglide · « **Reply #30 on:** September 22, 2010, 07:37:47 PM »

Quote from: firetae on September 20, 2010, 09:13:19 PM

I used the Glare Polish on my 2011 CVO Street Glide today and have to agree with many that this stuff is the best.. I have tried many products over the years to achieve a mirror like finish and this product beats them all easily. Awesome product. Thanks everyone for recommending this product.

Yep...if ya follow the instructions, it'll absolutely amaze you with the deep shine, esp. on dark colors of paint. And it lasts for a long time requiring little work to keep it looking good. Glad you found it. spyder

Camoup · « **Reply #31 on:** September 25, 2010, 01:36:06 PM »

I just received my glare. How do most of you apply it, with a buffer or just by hand?? Which way would be best?? Mark

spydglide · « **Reply #32 on:** September 25, 2010, 01:48:00 PM »

By 'hand' here........others report good results with a buffer. Just be sure and follow their directions either way and you'll be pleased. Hard for the 1st application and then easier to maintain has been my experience.

spyder

Chains · « **Reply #33 on:** September 25, 2010, 02:37:53 PM »

Quote from: Limited Lou on September 16, 2010, 06:48:33 PM

Has anyone used Captain Richards Best ?? I'm very happy with their products..
www.captainrichardsbest.com Can get a free sample

Ordered the sample kit, I'll let you know how it works. Thanks

roadking71865 · « **Reply #34 on:** September 25, 2010, 05:03:44 PM »

As mentioned earlier, be sure to follow the instuctions and application process they recommend. Knockout, Micro, Spyder & Pro Polish. Use a left to right motion with long strokes if possible. Do NOT use a circular motion!! Doing it by hand will make it easier to get into the smaller areas. It worked wonders on my bike. Let us know how it goes.

2k · « **Reply #35 on:** September 25, 2010, 05:42:39 PM »

Just got my Glare by mail. WOW, best stuff I've used in 30 yrs. Couldn't lay the rag on the tank.....it would slide off. I thought Capt Richards Bomb was best, its now a distant 2nd.

spydglide · « **Reply #36 on:** September 25, 2010, 05:47:22 PM »

Quote from: 2ksoftail on September 25, 2010, 05:42:39 PM

Just got my Glare by mail. WOW, best stuff I've used in 30 yrs. Couldn't lay the rag on the tank.....it would slide off. I thought Capt Richards Bomb was best, its now a distant 2nd.

Yowsah !!!! spyder

DavidG · « **Reply #37 on:** October 06, 2010, 11:07:48 PM »

Quote

I have been using Zaino for many years and really like the results but not all the steps - can anyone compare Glare and Zaino?

I've been using Zaino for years on my cars and it is awesome. My last three cars were white or light colored and I never had am issue with Zaino. I really liked the results.

Last week I picked up a new black/inferno orange FLHXSE2 and today applied the first coat of Zaino. While it worked as I expected on the orange, it did not do so well on the black. It kept streaking and I was even using the ZFX Accelerator. I just could not get a deep shine on the black with Zaino.

So I pulled out the Glare polish and I tried that. Wow. It is awesome on black. From now on I will be using the Glare on the bike and leave the Zaino for the Lexus. I think that for dark colors, Glare is best.

2wheelZEN · « **Reply #38 on:** October 09, 2010, 09:31:08 PM »

Got my Glare the other day. Did a test run on my 9 year old red n black Honda f4i very happy with the results. The Crimson eagle is next along with my black chevy silverado(this will make for a long day).

Chains · « **Reply #39 on:** October 10, 2010, 12:30:21 PM »

Quote from: Limited Lou on September 16, 2010, 06:48:33 PM

Has anyone used Captain Richards Best ?? I'm very happy with their products..
www.captainrichardsbest.com Can get a free sample

Ordered sample kit September 16th. Still no product, not sure if they lost the order or are not around anymore. Sent them an e mail, will let you know the response.

Air-Cooled · « **Reply #40 on:** October 10, 2010, 11:13:04 PM »

Quote from: DavidG on October 06, 2010, 11:07:48 PM

I've been using Zaino for years on my cars and it is awesome. My last three cars were white or light colored and I never had am issue with Zaino. I really liked the results.

Last week I picked up a new black/inferno orange FLHXSE2 and today applied the first coat of Zaino. While it worked as I expected on the orange, it did not do so well on the black. It kept streaking and I was even using the ZFX Accelerator. I just could not get a deep shine on the black with Zaino.

So I pulled out the Glare polish and I tried that. Wow. It is awesome on black. From now on I will be using the Glare on the bike and leave the Zaino for the Lexus. I think that for dark colors, Glare is best.

I found that the ZFX accelerator is not the best way to use Zaino. The older two step method in which you use the tan-colored pretreatment, let it dry, then cover it with the pink Zaino works best. Zaino and Glare are really two different methods. The Zaino is a filler and synthetic wax, whereas Glare is a true polish. Would be interesting to see what would happen with Glare followed by Zaino...much work for sure.

North Star · « **Reply #41 on:** November 24, 2010, 05:27:25 PM »

Quote from: sam80jenn on November 24, 2010, 02:00:29 AM

I've been reading about Glare, a polishing "wax" type of product .Product is pretty pricey at around $25.00 locally. Less on the internet but you have to add lots of postage and shipping....

Sorry, off topic but I gotta ask- why in the world do you post your address under your avatar?

dcigar · « **Reply #42 on:** November 24, 2010, 07:13:33 PM »

does anyone use the harley cleaning products, just bought the harley glaze to use between washes, and it is good on the paint , windscreen and chrome

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #43 on:** November 24, 2010, 11:47:06 PM »

Quote from: billkup on September 06, 2010, 06:47:51 PM

My local HD dealer put me onto a product called "Original Bike Spirits" which he claimed to be the exact same product that has been sold under the Honda label. I agree, it is the wetest and slickest shine I've seen on my bikes - amazing for a cleaner / wax. Manufactured by Amrep Automotive Products: www.originalbikespirits.com. I think you'll like it.

I usually keep several cans of Original Bike Spirits around only because it's so inexpensive and Plexus has gone up in price by so much. I don't think OBS can hold a candle to Plexus, but then it about 3 times the price now.

1abastarsmda · « **Reply #44 on:** November 25, 2010, 12:05:09 AM »

Pledge - tried it and it shined the bike real nice, but it was in incredible dust magnet.

Maguire's - I've been using that for a while and happy with the results. I've now put that aside due to the results with ICE listed below.

ICE - I tried it on my SUV a few times and never hated a wax so much. I noticed how nice the shine was on a friend's bike and asked him what he used. He uses ICE and he told me that it was imperative to let it dry fully before removing it. I tried it on the bike, which I had never tried before, and wow, what a great shine and easy to work with. I found that I can put a good coat on a lot of the bike to give it time to dry, and then go back to the beginning to start removal, and it really does leave a very wet looking shine.

GLARE - I've never tried it yet, but as many times as I've seen nothing but praise about it on this site over the past few years, I see no choice but to give it a whirl. I know my local Honda dealers keep it in stock and one dealer's prices are much better than the others...luckily the closest dealer to my house.

Mach · « **Reply #45 on:** January 17, 2011, 09:51:46 AM »

http://www.finishfirstpolish.com/products/Finish-First-Polish/

DESERTBEAR54 · « **Reply #46 on:** January 17, 2011, 11:41:38 AM »

S100 Wax Easiest wax you will ever use and the bike paint just jumps out and is gorgous!! Tried every wax on the market plus all the suggestions on this site and S100 wins hands down!!

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