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[Copper/Black Cvo]

I spoke to Perry from Glare Products today.  He stated that all I need is to buy his Sahara Detailing spray to remove the dirt off the bike first.  Then use the Pro-Polish to rub onto the bike chrome, paint, wheels etc. and then take it off with the microfiber rag as you apply it.  Then reapply the
Pro-Polish again like a wax allow it to stay on for 30 minute then with the other microfiber rag remove the polish from bike.

That it....allow it to air dry for 24 hrs and see the "wet" look he claims will appear onto the bike the next day....

Are these the results that others have seen using Glare Products....

[Midnight Rider]

I spoke to Perry from Glare Products today.  He stated that all I need is to buy his Sahara Detailing spray to remove the dirt off the bike first.  Then use the Pro-Polish to rub onto the bike chrome, paint, wheels etc. and then take it off with the microfiber rag as you apply it.  Then reapply the
Pro-Polish again like a wax allow it to stay on for 30 minute then with the other microfiber rag remove the polish from bike.

That it....allow it to air dry for 24 hrs and see the "wet" look he claims will appear onto the bike the next day....

Are these the results that others have seen using Glare Products....

He's right about the look you'll acheive.

The Sahara spray works well between times, but I'd just wash the bike, blow it dry, then put the Glare Pro Polish on as directed.  I only use the Sahara when I can't/don't want to wash the bike with Glare wash and then dry with a Cycle Dryer...like between water washings.

[Copper/Black Cvo]

Perry stated to me that most guy don't Soap the hose down their bike due to all that electrical stuff around the engine compartment...

All I Need is the Sahara....

But my though on a thorough cleaning is to wash the bike first then use the pro-polish.....

[Midnight Rider]

The Sahara does work, but nothing beats a good wash with soap and water.  I have two mitts, one for the lower parts of the bike, and one I use only for the painted parts.  The Glare wash works very well and will not strip finishes like some detergents.  It is true that the Sahara will lift the dirt off without scratching the paint, and I do use it when the bike doesn't need a bath, but it's more trouble than it's worth for a total cleaning of the bike, IMO.

Just use a garden hose with a setting like "shower" or something other than "jet", and you'll be fine.  I've been doing it this way for years and have never had an issue with getting electrical things too wet, or no wetter than they'd get in a good rain going down the road. Just don't spray water directly into the ECM or other critical electrical components and you'll be fine.  If you pull the side covers off when washing (I do not, but clean them with a micro cloth when I've got the side covers off for something else),don't skeet water directly into those areas, but if the covers are on, you're good to go. 

My routine: bike is cold; pull off the saddlebags and put them somewhere safe, like an old piece of carpet, or a stand for them; spray wheel cleaner (a safe for clear coat kind) on both wheels; let sit while filling up wash bucket with lukewarm water; rinse wheels and entire bike; starting from the front, wash entire bike, painted surfaces first, then switch mitts and do other parts of bike, rinsing as needed.  Do this in the shade, if possible, then the soap wont start drying on you before you get done.  I will also use the Glare wheel cleaner on the engine...it will NOT hurt it, and cleans it pretty well.  Rinse entire bike very well, particularly the cracks and crevices on the lower engine/frame.  Get out the blower and start drying the bike.  Go over the bike with a microfiber towel, visually inspecting fasteners to ensure they are tight and nothing is about to fall off the bike (they do shake, after all);  Take a look and see if there are any places that need a touch up with Glare product, or detailer of choice (or at this point I would Glare the entire bike, if needed...all shiney surfaces get Glared on my scooter); put bags back on bike, start it up for a minute or two...done. 

 

That's just the way I do it...pretty f'ing Anal, huh?

[Hoist!]

Or you can just roll it out when it rains, and do the twice a year thing that megavolt said (actually, the detail shop does it twice a year)! That's worked for 35 years for me!

Hoist!

[Fired00d]

...... 

 

That's just the way I do it...pretty f'ing Anal, huh?

Not to me.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Midnight Rider]

Add:  I don't do this every week or anything like that, just when it needs it, like after a big trip or after running through a rain.  There is nothing that gets off the road film well but elbow grease and soapy water.  After a "normal" weekend ride, I just use Windex AMONIA FREE wipes to get the bugs off.  Henry showed me that trick, and it works extremely well while traveling as well.

On a scale of 1 to 10, with one being a "Rat bike" and 10 being d00d's or 103T's, mine is probably an 8 and sometimes a 6 or 7.

Of course, d00d is Detailer Emeritus of the CVO Website...he has the hat and the red "Rub my Buddha Thongs" to prove it... so he'll chime in here before you know it.  

[hard10]

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Are these the results that others have seen using Glare Products....

I just got to look at this thread and have seen that Terry has already answered. I knew you were in for a detailed (all pun intended) response.

[nidan]

Yep, unless I'm on a trip

[skippy]

Re: Does everyone clean/Detail their bike after every ride  

I try to keep the scoots clean as possible but not every ride unless the are dirty   Have taken off work on Mondays to clean the bike after a long weekend ride....   

[EAGLE1]

Does everyone clean/Detail their bike after every ride  

Before & After every single ride since she was purchased, and I have also been known to sneak out into the parking lot in the middle of the night on weekend excursions just too do touch ups, because I can not get to sleep if I don't.     yes......I'm one sick pup   

[Twolanerider]

Before & After every single ride since she was purchased, and I have also been known to sneak out into the parking lot in the middle of the night on weekend excursions just too do touch ups, because I can not get to sleep if I don't.     yes......I'm one sick pup   

Oh Eagle; there's got to be meds for that man.  You need some help .

[nixobilly]

Add:  I don't do this every week or anything like that, just when it needs it, like after a big trip or after running through a rain.  There is nothing that gets off the road film well but elbow grease and soapy water.  After a "normal" weekend ride, I just use Windex AMONIA FREE wipes to get the bugs off.  Henry showed me that trick, and it works extremely well while traveling as well.

On a scale of 1 to 10, with one being a "Rat bike" and 10 being d00d's or 103T's, mine is probably an 8 and sometimes a 6 or 7.

Of course, d00d is Detailer Emeritus of the CVO Website...he has the hat and the red "Rub my Buddha Thongs" to prove it... so he'll chime in here before you know it.  

Spew!   LMFAO  -- I know I shouldn't try to catch up on this web site while I eat dinner!!!!

BTW - 2Lane only removes the dead cats when the time changes in fall and spring!!!

Seriously, I dont wash after my rides,  I like to wash my bike late on Friday afternoon while putting some blood in my alcohol system - a good way to release the stress of the work week.  This way it is all shiny for Sat and or Sunday.  Pretty much follow Terry's approach but have swapped out Glare for the new Turtle Wax system.  I'd do the Glare but I don't have his BSR to help me out!   

Mark

[Fired00d]

Before & After every single ride since she was purchased, and I have also been known to sneak out into the parking lot in the middle of the night on weekend excursions just too do touch ups, because I can not get to sleep if I don't.     yes......I'm one sick pup   

With much love and all due respect..... You are one sick puppy.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Twolanerider]

Spew!   LMFAO  -- I know I shouldn't try to catch up on this web site while I eat dinner!!!!

BTW - 2Lane only removes the dead cats when the time changes in fall and spring!!!

Seriously, I dont wash after my rides,  I like to wash my bike late on Friday afternoon while putting some blood in my alcohol system - a good way to release the stress of the work week.  This way it is all shiny for Sat and or Sunday.  Pretty much follow Terry's approach but have swapped out Glare for the new Turtle Wax system.  I'd do the Glare but I don't have his BSR to help me out!   

Mark

Ok Mark, I have to bite.  What is involved with the "Turtle Wax system."  I never did the Glare thing.  It seemed pricey to me for a shiney inducing paste and sound like more work than I wanted to put in to the task.  And the directions said not for use on dead cats. 

So what's up with the Turtle?