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[AMEDD_SFC]

Hi All:

I have named my bike the filth Bit$h.   Every time I look at her she seems to need a bath!   

Personally, I use water drawn during a full moon from a fairy enchanted artesian well.

Seriously, though I do the whore bath.  Water and a micro fiber between full washings.  I always have a bottle of water in the bags and do a wipe down at gas stops, etc. to keep the bug juice at a minimum.  I also use Mcguire's Quick detail.  Here soon I plan to go with bug slide or another green cleaner I saw demo'ed at the dealership.  Sorry I can't remember the name right off, but it seemed pretty good.

I am sure you can find a lot more helpful posts than mine, but had to chime in with a little humor.

I am at the point where I am riding every available moment and don't spend enough time washing.  2 weeks and 2400 miles!

Best Regards,

Mark

[Tru-Blu]

I'm another Adam's product user.  I was skeptical until I started getting more seriously into detailing (pro-sumer level) and got all of their paint correction products.  I did my Lincoln LS with them and was amazed at how well it took out all the microswirls and scratches.  There are other products that will do just as good of a job like Griot's, Menzerna, etc but I'm sticking what I know works for me, plus everything they sell is Made in America.  They also have some of the best customer service I've ever experienced.  If you're not happy with a product for ANY reason - no matter how much of it is left, you can return it for a full refund.

I'm actually going to have to do some paint correction on my new baby, as the Dealership that I bought it from or people looking at it in the showroom managed to put quite a few microswirls and scratches into the paint in some of the panels.

For cleanings between washings where there is only a very slight film, I use Adam's Detail Spray - incredible stuff.  If there is a little bit more of a dust layer, I use their Waterless Wash, and follow up with the Detail Spray.

Everything is used with good quality microfibers from either Adam's direct or www.detailersdomain.com.

Keep shinin',

Tru

[CVO Aqua-Glider]

I wash with Optimum No-Rinse.  Between washes I use a quick detailer and a microfiber.  My quick detailer is simply made from the the same Optimum No-Rinse and water in a spray bottle.  For the windshield I use Stoner's Invisible glass cleaner. 

[AMEDD_SFC]

Hi All:

Based on this thread I decided to try Bug Slide.  All I can say is that I am impressed.
I had been using Mcguires Quick Detailer, but wasn't satisfied.

I have to say I am on the BugSlide wagon now.  It does a better job of removing road grime and gives a great shine finish.  I felt that the MG product wasn't cleaning, but trying to polish over gunk.  I am sold on Bug Slide.

Regards,

Mark

[dlaws01]

I wash my bike between washings . 

[AMEDD_SFC]

I wash my bike between washings . 

I don't care what you say, that's funny.
Just get 'er done!   

Cheers,

Mark

[KennyC]

I don't care what you say, that's funny.
Just get 'er done!   

Cheers,

Mark

   Me Too!!! Get er Done!!!!!!!! 

[dahsen]

http://www.bikebrite.com/bike-brite-Motorcycle-Spray-Wash.html

Always use that one for quick washes.  Spray it and wash it right away... Quick and beautiful results ! 

 

[ChopperPilot]

  Griot's Speed Shine is what your looking for.  I've used it for years for quick touch up's between washes works great.  Just spray surface and gently wipe with clean microfiber cloth.  No swirls or scratches just a clean deep gloss finish.  You don't need to use a lot just a light mist with a light hand buffing and your done great for all surfaces and finishes.  You can check it out here at http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/car+care/car+polishing/car+polishes/speed+shine.do I just luv this stuff.

Speed shine is awesome for between washes and provides a little protection between waxing too.  Griot's products are all great!

[WestCoastRuss]

 

[Buy early]

Keep it under a high quality breathable cover & don't ride it

[mgreen3940]

Wife and I use Bugslide and a clean microfiber cloth. 

[D-N-D]

X2 Bugslide.

[FullTimeBikers]

 A friend taught us this little trick , as we are very very particular in the cleaning of our bikes , we never use the carwash or hose , brut rather we use a weedsprayer with jet dry in it , the same stuff you put in the dishwasher , this keeps water pressure to a minimum , not blasting it into sensitive areas , and then we finish with an air blower , and just recently we started using Purple Slice to complete the job. Just my way of keeping it clean!

[Chief2505]

Bug slide for the windshield and do not worry about the rest!