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Re: Detailing
« Reply #15 on: November 17, 2006, 11:05:40 PM »

glare guy just emailed me........ I think he danced around my question, but, I asked him again, we will see what he says this time ;) seems like a pretty good guy though...... just wants you to use glare for everything ,guess I would to if I was part of the company.
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Re: Detailing
« Reply #16 on: November 17, 2006, 11:15:40 PM »

ok maybe I was wrong he answered!! has anyone tried the glare wash??? ;D
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Re: Detailing
« Reply #17 on: November 17, 2006, 11:59:59 PM »

I ordered the wash, and the leather cleaner/sealer and all the other polishes etc. should hit early this week I hope, I have a black vette that will get the frist tests of this product. I might try it on my screwed up '06 paint, just to see what it will do to one of these parts. Lost on which Cloth to use...The HD rep told me that a dry micro fibre rag or any dry clothe will leave scratches on the paint?, I cant believe this, how the hell do you get the wax off then and buff to a high luster???
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Re: Detailing
« Reply #18 on: November 18, 2006, 12:15:56 AM »

 
Mike a dry micro fibre towel will not scratch the paint.  But, you can use a light mist of detailer of your choice on top of the polish or sprayed directly on the towel, prior to removing the polish.  I feel that with polishes other than Glare, this can help to improve luster.  With the Glare, I just used a plain, dry micro fibre towel, though, and achieved outstanding results!

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Re: Detailing
« Reply #19 on: November 18, 2006, 08:52:41 AM »

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[highlight]ok maybe I was wrong he answered!! [/highlight]has anyone tried the glare wash??? ;D

OK what did he say???????

Me I personally use Zaino products. I start with a good wash with S100 and Zaino wash. When I am done washing I blow dry the bike and put it up on the lift. I can now get under the bike and wipe it down. After that it is Zaino either the 3 step polish system or just spray it with Zaino Detailer and wipe it down. Chrome gets the same treatment.

If I have any stains on the powder coat on the engine or trans before I wash it will get sprayed with 2+2 cabr cleaner.

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Re: Detailing
« Reply #20 on: November 18, 2006, 08:53:44 AM »

Oh and I forgot. I use only 100% cotton towels on my vehicles.

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Re: Detailing
« Reply #21 on: November 18, 2006, 10:26:22 AM »

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That's what I use to use in the old days.
Then Otis led me out of the cotton darkness with the use of microfiber cloths.
Not going back!
You can get them at Sams.
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Re: Detailing
« Reply #22 on: November 18, 2006, 10:33:22 AM »

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« Reply #23 on: November 18, 2006, 11:54:37 PM »

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OK what did he say???????

Me I personally use Zaino products. I start with a good wash with S100 and Zaino wash. When I am done washing I blow dry the bike and put it up on the lift. I can now get under the bike and wipe it down. After that it is Zaino either the 3 step polish system or just spray it with Zaino Detailer and wipe it down. Chrome gets the same treatment.

If I have any stains on the powder coat on the engine or trans before I wash it will get sprayed with 2+2 cabr cleaner.

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he told me he doesn't know the ph of mr clean but he is sure it is high and he wouldn't use it :-/
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Re: Detailing
« Reply #24 on: November 19, 2006, 02:45:10 PM »

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Dawg

That's what I use to use in the old days.
Then Otis led me out of the cotton darkness with the use of microfiber cloths.
Not going back!
[highlight]You can get them at Sams[/highlight].
Thanks Otis!

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Thanks Chip I will have to give them a try.

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Re: Detailing
« Reply #25 on: November 19, 2006, 05:10:10 PM »

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Thanks Chip I will have to give them a try.

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Dawg,
Chip is right, you won't be disappointed with the Microfiber, they're cheap and work awesome. Use them, run them through the wash and they're ready to go again.

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Re: Detailing
« Reply #26 on: November 19, 2006, 07:55:22 PM »

Ok...I use all Glare products, even the wash.  I wash the bike with a sheepskin mitt, glare, and mildly warm water (mostly to keep my hands from freezing in this kind of weather).  Here's my rational...I use only Glare products on the bike for polishing, and was so impressed with it, I figured they had to know what they were talking about with the wash too, and from my point of view, their products are the best, bar none.  I blow dry the bike with a Cycle Dryer...don't use compressed air unless you are certain the tank has no oil or water in it...most do, unless you have an air dryer/oil remover.  This is one thing I know something about from being in the pneumatic HVAC control business for 18 years...ALL compressed air has some oil/water molecules in it unless it is condensed out with an air dryer...For tools, airing up your tires, etc...not a problem.  Then I use a microfiber cloth to touch up the areas that might have a water spot or two on them from blow drying.

I know I sound like a friggin' Glare commercial, but the chit works as promised.  Carnuba wax actually COLLECTS dirt and dust on the finish, and does not penetrate/bond with the finish.  It will look good, but is not durable.

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« Reply #27 on: November 21, 2006, 02:13:14 PM »

I use Sunwash, a mitt, 100% cloth diapers, and hot water for the wash, followed by a 200mph Husqvarna leaf blower for drying....with a screen over the outlet in case the impeller craps out.  Then I use Corrosion Technologies' "Rejex" as a paint protectant http://www.corrosionx.com/.  That stuff is awesome.  I've used it for years on aircraft.  For those who spend any time in south Alabama/northwest Florida during the lovebug season, there is simply nothing better with which to protect your paint from those pesky fu(k bugs.  They come off with nothing more than a spray of water from a hose.......if you get to them shortly after you finish riding.  And the shine is unbeatable.  Needs to be applied about once every four months.  After riding, I wipe the bike down with a clean, wet diaper, and detail with Harley Gloss and Spray Polish and Detailer.
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« Reply #28 on: November 21, 2006, 02:35:24 PM »

This mention of "Love Bug" again had me go Google them. I didn't realize the extent of the problem, how pesky they are, and the extent of the damage they can cause. One of the articles state they are more prevalent during April - May/August - September, and if you don't get them off within 48 hours permanent damage can be done to paint. :'(

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Re: Detailing
« Reply #29 on: November 21, 2006, 07:24:18 PM »

Man you guys - - - - was at SD H-D this afternoon and lo and behold H-D sells Microfiber polishing cloths. $6.50 apiece. NO I did not buy any. I remember someone on this thread said you get em cheaper -- - - where was it ? Oh yeah, SAMS- - - like I got a SAM's Club card. Ask Beags I hate paying less for something than I absolutely have to. LOL  
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