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CVO Technical => Cleaning/Detailing => Topic started by: 110tHunDer on October 30, 2006, 08:16:04 PM
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On the Glare products, what is the difference between the Micro-Finish and the Spider?
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GLARE Micro-Finish
"We burn out the competition."
A non-stick high-gloss all-weather sealant that lets paint breathe. Contains Glassplexin
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Brian...there's another link imbedded in the Polish review...check this one out
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/swirl-remover/
In my experience with these types of products, I would guess that the micro finish product is for a bit more noticable scratches, and the Spider is for those fine scratches that are part of the territory on dark paint jobs.
My bikes have all had the polish on them...the stuff really works, and really is different than anything else I've used. My bike was so dirty, and I had used some bug remover on the fairing, so it was probably hard to tell what my paint really looked like. The stuff is great on chrome too, and has a high temperature rating, so works great on the heat shields and exhausts. The leather stuff is good too....doesn't make the leather "shiney" but soaks in well for a good treatment. A little goes a long way.
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TC:
Been searching the threads here for recommendations of a good wax/polish, and am very interested in the Glare products for the new Ultra.
Have been a big fan of the Honda Cleaner/Polish for a long time as it was recommended by my dealer.
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TC:
Been searching the threads here for recommendations of a good wax/polish, and am very interested in the Glare products for the new Ultra.
Have been a big fan of the Honda Cleaner/Polish for a long time as it was recommended by my dealer. They own 3 Harley Dealerships and a good sized Honda m/c facility. Having found that Honda endorsed/offers the Glare Polish and Wash under the Pro line, I called the Honda dealer and they told me they would order it, but had not received any request/interest in the product. Also called a large Honda Dealer in Charleston, and they too had not offered it due to lack of interest. Maybe it's just a new product that hasn't had time to catch on yet. The Honda offerings are supposedly the same product as offered directly on Glare site though Honda's price is a bit less.
I'm close to ordering some from Glare or the Honda dealer, but [highlight]would appreciate any comments you or others would have to help me decide if this product is as good as it sounds[/highlight]. Also wondering if the molecular bond it supposedly creates would interfere with doing some minor touch up paint work in case of a nick or scratch.
Thanks, and hope this is not hijacking the thread.
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Oh yeah.... it's good stuff. I won't use anything else on my scoot. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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WV...no problem with hijacking, it happens all the time here and I'm done with the other problem anyway.
I "discovered" the Glare products back in April, but didn't get to use it until June, when I got my bike. I think Big Daddy also got some and has used it as well. I have tried almost every product imaginable for polishing/waxing my toys over the years, and can say without any reservation that this is absolutely the best I've ever used. The application process is a bit different, in that the first "coat" needs to be rubbed into the paint until it almost completely disappears, then the finish coat is applied and allowed to haze over like other products. If you will review the Webikeworld links mentioned above, it gives a good description of the process and the results. It is the only product I've ever used that gave the finish that "wet" look and depth I've always been looking for in a polish. I have also read/heard that Honda offered the product under a different name, but I just got mine from the manufacturer. A little goes a long way, so a bottle of it will last a long, long time. I use it on the paint, chrome, and the windshield. I also use the leather treatment, wash, and tire dressing. The tire dressing does not make the tires "shine" like other products, but just makes it look like clean rubber, plus it seems to last longer. In case you can't tell, I'm sold on the product... ;)
With regards to removing it for touch up work, an alcohol/water solution seems to work well, so you could probably use a Q-tip to treat the area you are going to touch up prior to doing the work.
If you're wondering if this is what caused my piece not to stick well to the fender, I don't think it had anything to do with it, as when I wiped the area with the alcohol solution, there was a difference in the finish, so it appeared to be "clean" before applying the fender spear. It stuck extremely well at all other points than the front tip, so I think I just got a bad sticky part on the point of the piece of chrome.
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SEULTRA:
Thanks for your comments!
TC:
I can see your well satisfied with the product, and you've helped me make up my mind.
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Terry, thanks for the info. I didn't see the other link, originally. I ended up ordering the "Concourse Kit" which comes with both the Spider and Micro-Finish, as well as the Professional Polish.
I think you're probably right about the Micro-Finish. I'll give the Spider a try first and anything it doesn't remove, I'll try the Micro-Finish on.
Thanks again for the help!
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Terry, thanks for the info.
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That's a good group of their products to have....my thoughts are like yours, thought I would try the Spider first and go to the other if it doesn't do the trick.
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What kind of detailer do you guys use in combination with the Glare polishes? It doesn't look like they have one. [smiley=nixweiss.gif] Seems like they're missing out on an opportunity . . . . . everyone's makin' a detail spray these days!
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What kind of detailer do you guys use in combination with the Glare polishes?
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I got the Glare Spider and tried it out on all the dark surfaces on my bike. This chit is amazing!!! Brian, you saw the fine scratches on my right bag lid at MV...they were more than just "swirl" marks. After using this stuff on them, you have to REALLY look hard to see any remnants, and the light angle has to be just right to even see that. The fairing and tank look like you could reach into the paint and get your fingers wet. I'm probably going to get some of the Micro too, for those inevitable things that will happen if you ride, but a big [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] on the Glare Spider.
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That's great to hear, Terry! I got a note from them saying they're at the SEMA show in Las Vegas this week and that my order won't ship until next week. :'( Guess you guys know what I'll be doing next weekend! [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]
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Brian
In your picture is the goldish looking color where the pipe and muffler connect from tuning?
Or a reflection of the yellow stripes from the road like under the tour pack?
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Brian
In your picture is the goldish looking color where the pipe and muffler connect from tuning?
Or a reflection of the yellow stripes from the road like under the tour pack?
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Huh? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] [smiley=confused5.gif] :-/
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'Nother angle (still don't know WTF you're talking about):
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Must be the reflection of the leaves on the trees - is on the passenger f/boards also - but not on the second piccy
Cheers
Dave
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It's the beautiful leaves we were seeing up there...B keeps his scoot so shiney, you gotta' wear shades just to look at it.. ;D ;D
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Must be the reflection of the leaves on the trees - is on the passenger f/boards also - but not on the second piccy
Cheers
Dave
Maybe I need to get the footboards dynoed?
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Must be the reflection of the leaves on the trees - is on the passenger f/boards also - but not on the second piccy
Cheers
Dave
Thanks Dave
You are right,, just a reflection!
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I got the Glare Spider and tried it out on all the dark surfaces on my bike.
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Brian, Glad to hear the product worked so well on the Bananna Goat Wagon ;) You will have to let us know what you think when you get through with the bike today!! I think you will be happy with the results there as well. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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Just ordered the concourse kit. Y'all can spend my money quicker than my GF. AJ
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Just ordered the concourse kit. Y'all can spend my money quicker than my GF. AJ
Get used to it...the good thing is that you're spending it WISELY ;). We all like spending other people's money almost as much as our own [smiley=huepfenjump3.gif]. The Glare will make that B/O glisten!!!
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Brian,
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Terry,
Thanks to your post
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John,
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Spidered the B/B SEEG today.
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You guys have sold me...ordered the Concourse kit a few minutes ago, can't wait to give it a try. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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By the way guys, the fender spear looks GREAT! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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You guys have sold me...ordered the Concourse kit a few minutes ago, can't wait to give it a try. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
Jim...you need to become a dealer for the stuff!! ;) [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] Just one look at your bike after you use this product and you'd be able to sell at least two of their products to every customer who walks in your shop. It's gonna make that Red bike GLOW!
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Terry, I hpoe you're getting a piece from Glare! You sold me on it also. I just ordered the Concourse Kit as well. I used to use Zymol until they were bought out by Turtle Wax. Product is not the same anymore. This stuff sounds great. Thanks. Hoist!
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Terry, I hpoe you're getting a piece from Glare! You sold me on it also. I just ordered the Concourse Kit as well. I used to use Zymol until they were bought out by Turtle Wax. Product is not the same anymore. This stuff sounds great. Thanks. Hoist!
Hoist...I wish!!! The truth is, I cannot contribute much here in the way of technical stuff, not having done any serious things to my bike in that regard, but I am a gear head, so can help out a bit on occasion with good products I find because of my OCD and A/R personality. I think the terms CVO, OCD, and A/R go hand in hand on this site, and that is a good thing!!!
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I guess so because I'm already buying stuff for my SERK not due until Feb, while still getting things for my FXWG and my Pro Street's in the shop getting new PM brakes, chrome handlebar controls and an All Balls 1.4 kw starter. I'm trying to keep my OCD to performance items, but.......! Hoist!
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...... I'm trying to keep my OCD to performance items, but.......! Hoist!
Forget about it!!!!! :D That isn
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Forget about it!!!!! :D That isn
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Hey dOOd! Didn't you see my earlier post? "Chrome handlebar controls and PM brakes for the Pro Street"! Let me get my SERK first before I start loading it up. Now maybe a chrome 1.4 kw starter under that rear RH pipe for the SERK would be nice. OMG now I'm doing it! Hoist!
If you're gonna' do that, you might as well do the chrome inner at the same time...kill both those birds with one chunk...
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Thanks Terry. I knew I could count on you to help me spend $$$ on a bike I don't have yet! This bike's starting to look really nice already (in my head!). Hoist!
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sounds like a dam comercal around here .............. alright I just orderd 2 ;D
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I just spent a lot of money thanks to this thread!...For my wifes car obviously ;)....hehehe
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I just spent a lot of money thanks to this thread!...For my wifes car obviously ;)....hehehe
She will NOT be disappointed. ;) It is incredible! well worth it.
Ed
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later in the afternoon, I got a call from the vendor, told me that when I recieved it to give him a call, and he'd go over the process with me if I wanted, now thats good customer service. Also, he seemed very excited about his product.
I invited him to the site and to do a thread search, hoping he joins and introduces himself. Hes a rider. and after I spoke with him, It hit me, I have the worse f'in paint on the site and am buying a few (or More) hundred dollars worth of stuff for paint, lol, oh well, I have a black vette too.
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Hello to all that have patronized our website www.Glare.com. I am one of the chemist for the company. My name is Perry and I feel honored to all that have purchased the Glare Products and have seen what Glare can do for all of your vehicles, such as Motorcycles, Boats. Airplanes, and cars etc.
I want to tell you that you may e-mail me at Glarepolish@aol.com at any time for an assistance for which kind of the Glare Professional Polish Products you should use. Again I am very grateful for all of the people on this site that have purchased our products.
I help develop Glare which took a long time. My main ambition was to come out with a polish that works, and does more that giving the consumer an honestly advertised product that will help keep their painted investment like new or better. Thank you all again for your interest in Glare and rest assured we are here to help you in any way we can to keep your investment looking its best.
Best Wishes,
Perry
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Hello to all that have patronized our website www.Glare.com. I am one of the chemist for the company. My name is Perry and I feel honored to all that have purchased the Glare Products and have seen what Glare can do for all of your vehicles, such as Motorcycles, Boats. Airplanes, and cars etc.
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Best Wishes,
Perry
Perry,
Welcome to our site we are glad you decided to join us. Many here have used your products and are enthusiastically satisfied with it. Thanks for taking the time joining and offering your services to us.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Spidered the B/B SEEG today.
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Would BigDaddy lie to you.I told you its worth every damn penny. Later, Q
Q, you're the reason I bought this stuff in the first place!!! I could not believe the shine on your bike compared to all[/u] others in MV! It's why I asked you, "What kind of polish are you using on your bike?"
Perry, YOU DA MAN! Thanks for developing the Glare products and joining our site! From many years of car showing, I've tried just about all the products on the market at one time or another. Glare, by far, produces the best shine with the least amount of effort of all of the products I've tried. Incredible as it may sound, Glare actually seems to "heal" paint! I cannot believe the blemishes that it removes -- stuff that other products didn't impact in the least! Thanks, again, for your work on this excellent product!
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Perry,
Welcome to the site! I used the Mirco, Spider and Polish last week. I tested the products on my Black f250 pickup first. The truck is used for plowing in New England was loaded with scratches from the sand and salt put down during storms. I am completely blown away by the results of using your product. The paint came back and looks "wet" again. Your products are incredible. I can't say enough as to how impressed I am with the results. Hats off to you and the crew at Glare. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
Ed
PS. Hey D00d just wanted you to know that TC pressured me into buying this stuff. ;) ;D ;D ;D ;D
Ed
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There you go again, being a bad influence on me. Just placed my order.
I think my wife is beginning to dislike you guys. [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=banana.gif]
Now I need to find somebody for me to watch do the labor end. Don't think wifey will be willing. ;D ;D
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There you go again, being a bad influence on me. Just placed my order.
I think my wife is beginning to dislike you guys. [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=banana.gif]
Now I need to find somebody for me to watch do the labor end. Don't think wifey will be willing. ;D ;D
I figure it's only fair that I try to join the rest of the guys in spending your money, so here's something that will make the labor a little easier: http://www.mytoolstore.com/porcab/7424.html
The orbital action is great for removing swirls and not creating new ones.
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Got my order(s) of Glare. did the spider and polish on one half of one lid......really brings out the depth....ok, so tried a spot on the outter fairing and a small area of the tank where I have obvious sanding marks on new parts. Didnt do much, brought out the black maybe a little, but did not do anything to the color sanding scratches/marks . nor do I believe that it will. Can't wait to try Glare on the Black Vette, which just got a fresh new motor and is maybe 2 hours away from ignition !!!.
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I'm too lazy to read every post in this thread.
I saw someone talking about buffin machines and the like. Do they sell similar products you can do by hand ?
B B
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I'm too lazy to read every post in this thread.
I saw someone talking about buffin machines and the like. Do they sell similar products you can do by hand ?
B B
Brian,
I used the Mirco polish, Spider polish and Glare polish all by hand and they worked great. I used them on my black 03' F250 first, really made a big difference. Used the Spider and Glare ploish on the V and they made the paint look deeper, darker, nice finish.
Ed
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I'm too lazy to read every post in this thread.
I saw someone talking about buffin machines and the like. Do they sell similar products you can do by hand ?
B B
Think that was me. [smiley=nixweiss.gif] You can use these products by hand or with a machine. I used the orbital on my truck since that is A LOT of real estate to cover in a day otherwise, but on the bike I applied it by hand. I got equally incredible results both ways. This is hands down the best product I've come across.
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Think that was me. [smiley=nixweiss.gif]
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Just looked. They haven't had one yet since they're not listed. When they go public, I'm there!
I'm just glad to finally have a product this good. It's the Zipper's 575 or Clearview windshield of polishes, that's all.
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Brian
1972, I got one of the only Honda 750F models around. Guy offers me exclusive fanchise on something called Armor-all for the entire State of Maine in exchange for the bike. Obviously since I work for a living you know the rest of the story.
Big B
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Would BigDaddy lie to you.I told you its worth every damn penny. Later, Q
Somebody on this site turned me on to the 'Britemax', which I promptly ordered and have been totally pleased with.......until now. Are you telling me that this 'Glare' is better than the 'BriteMax'? Where does it end? OK, where do you order the Glare products from? [smiley=nixweiss.gif] spyder
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Brian
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Somebody on this site turned me on to the 'Britemax', which I promptly ordered and have been totally pleased with.......until now.
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Have you been sleeping behind the handlebars again?
yeah, I guess you could call it that. :-[ :o har! [smiley=drink.gif] spyder
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Spy I got mine at www.autopolish.net I ordered the concourse kit. I've been out of town but will try it when I get home. Everyone on the site seems to like it. AJ
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thanks AJ, looks like I'll have to jump into this w/ all of you. :o har! [smiley=drink.gif] spyder
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If anyone's tried "Crystal Glo" and "Glare" would like to hear the comparison of the two. Either way, it seems like both of the acrylics are the way to go.
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If anyone's tried "Crystal Glo" and "Glare" would like to hear the comparison of the two.
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I swear by Crystal Glo. I can't imagine better shine & protection...But after hearing all the rave about Glare, I'm gonna have to order that up too. If the boys here are that high on the product it's gotta be good [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
Kinda where I'm at Grover. Used the Crystal Glo on my wife's black Yukon and really can't believe the results. But, like everything else on this site, a guy just can't take a chance on being behind the curve..... [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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I swear by Crystal Glo. I can't imagine better shine & protection...But after hearing all the rave about Glare, I'm gonna have to order that up too. If the boys here are that high on the product it's gotta be good [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
Well Grover, Glare is the polish I was using on Weds. nite in MV when we were detailing after a few [smiley=drink.gif] [smiley=drink.gif]at 1 in the morning.It has a deep shine and i swear by it.I once posted a pic of my wax and polish graveyard after I found Glare. It works well. Have a great Turkey Day to you and yours. later,Q
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I wish I would have observed your detailing more at the time...but I was sailing with the captain [smiley=verkleidung056.gif] and needed all my consentration at my job at hand.
Thanks for getting the word out about the Glare products [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] I'll be ordering mine soon.
Wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving as well :).
Take care,
Grover
p.s. Your Frankenserk has no peers in the show n shine department keep up the good work :o [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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If anyone's tried "Crystal Glo" and "Glare" would like to hear the comparison of the two.
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Count me IN...
anything that makes you guys drool over polish like this has to be good...
now, in addition to you guys spending my freakin money...can i get you to come polish my truck?
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...can i get you to come polish my truck?
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Got the Spider and Polish in and tried it yesterday. Man oh man....nice stuff. 8-)
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Just noticed that the Glare products, or some anyway, are listed in Kuraykyn's big catalog. Never paid any attn. to them until you guys started all this. [smiley=oops.gif] har! [smiley=drink.gif]spyder
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Went on a nice fall ride today 70 degrees and sunny. Jerry (ultrafx) was on the new beautiful b/o jester complete with a few new coats of Glaze. Wow was it shinny. But to all of us [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=banana.gif] [smiley=banana.gif] people, know that black dust that shows up on your bags and lids very quickly after a ride? I always thought it was just exhaust chit, brake dust $ spent fuel and I just assumed it would not show up on a black but I noticed on Jerry's it showed up as yellow dust, like pollen. That sucks, why can't it look yellow on my [smiley=banana.gif]?
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You guys are costing me $s again! :D
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I've been using Crystal glow for a while and thought it was doing a good job except for the spider scratches. Tried the Glare and couldn't beleive the difference. The stuff works as they say. Paint looks "Deeper". Really happy with it.
Ed
Hey Ed,
Do you use the Crystal glo in any of your application now that you are using Glare? I undertstand the depth & shine are better, but is the protection the same or better? I mean with the crystal glo the bugs and grime would just wipe off.
Grover
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Hey Ed,
Do you use the Crystal glo in any of your application now that you are using Glare? I undertstand the depth & shine are better, but is the protection the same or better? I mean with the crystal glo the bugs and grime would just wipe off.
Grover
Grover, (Grovah),
I haven't had a chance to try it out on that point yet. I took my bike of the road just after I got home from MV. Had to have some damage from trailing repaired, upper muffler replated. I think TC will be better able to answer that question when he and Diva get back from their rode trip to FL.
Ed
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Grover, (Grovah),
I haven't had a chance to try it out on that point yet. I took my bike of the road just after I got home from MV. Had to have some damage from trailing repaired, upper muffler replated. I think TC will be better able to answer that question when he and Diva get back from their rode trip to FL.
Ed
We're baaaaack! The bugs come off easily with a damp microfiber cloth. I have never used the Crystal product so have no basis for comparison. I've used about everything else in the world on a black boat I no longer own...wish I'd known about the Glare then.
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good deal, guys. hope ya'll had a good trip down south.....let's hear about it and maybe some pics??? Good to get the durability report on the Glare polish. tks. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] spyder
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OK,
How do you buy this stuff ? How much and what do I need for basics? Does it work on those little spidery scratches on lexan?
B B
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OK,
How do you buy this stuff ? How much and what do I need for basics? Does it work on those little spidery scratches on lexan?
B B
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good deal, guys.
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We're baaaaack!
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B B...Haven't used it specifically for scratches on the windshield yet, but the product can be used on all painted, chrome, and plastic surfaces.
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TC
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TC
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LOL!
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Big B,
I think what everyone has been getting is the Glare Concourse Kit (http://www.autopolish.net/catalog2.asp#coolsummer) it's near the bottom of that page and it's $79.88 for three products.
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Ride Safe,
Fired00d
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Chip's buyin it for me for Christmans. He just PM'd me for my address.
B B
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He said Hubbard would deliver it. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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PS
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LOL!
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What kind of detailer do you guys use in combination with the Glare polishes?
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When I ordered Glare a year or so ago. I searched it on the web and found Honda Glare Professional Polish. I buy it for 19.95 a bottle. Its the same stuff. Honda has some sort of licensing agreement with them. Same stuff, less money and you can find it at your freindly local Honda dealer. I get mine from a Suzuki Honda dealer in here in AZ!
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When I ordered Glare a year or so ago. I searched it on the web and found Honda Glare Professional Polish. I buy it for 19.95 a bottle. Its the same stuff. Honda has some sort of licensing agreement with them. Same stuff, less money and you can find it at your freindly local Honda dealer. I get mine from a Suzuki Honda dealer in here in AZ!
CV:
Same here:
[highlight]Honda Glare Professional Polish
Part#: 08731-GLR-001
Manufacturer Part#: 08731GLR001
(Qty: 1 x $19.99)[/highlight]
[highlight]Honda Pro Glare Ultra Wash
Part#: 08732-GLR-002
Manufacturer Part#: 08732GLR002
(Qty: 1 x $7.99)[/highlight]
[highlight]Parker Yamaha SeaDoo Polaris Honda Kawasaki
800 California Ave
Parker AZ 85344
(928) 669-2385
Parkeryamaha.com[/highlight]
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I used the Glare polish this weekend on the SEUC
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Thanks for the heads up. I needed good polish and I was ordering Polaris lubes from Parker online anyway and they had a New Year's 10% off sale.
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I've plunged! This afternoon I ordered the Concourse Kit, a bottle of leather cleaner, a bottle of Rapid Action Spray, and three microfiber detailing towels...........and got my 10% discount. The towels are a new product. They were $6 each, so Ifigured I'd give them a try.
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I've plunged! This afternoon I ordered the Concourse Kit, a bottle of leather cleaner, a bottle of Rapid Action Spray, and three microfiber detailing towels...........and got my 10% discount. The towels are a new product. They were $6 each, so Ifigured I'd give them a try.
Let us know how it does as luv bug repellant.
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[highlight]Let us know how it does as luv bug repellant[/highlight].
Uhhhhhhhhhhhh! I don't think I can do that anymore. When Renea and I left lower Alabama, we swore never to return....especially during lovebug season. That said, I know those little critters propagate elsewhere, but it is my intent to do my research and avoid their swarms. Even with the best protective coatings..............nothing quells their stink!!!!
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Nothing on this earth can keep those little f'ers off your paint...they form a covelentcosmicbond with whatever they commit suicide on...we don't have the little bastards in North Central Alabama, thank goodness.
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What about those little ::)bugs that are around DC every 7 years. those things not only splatter on the paint, but splatter the paint as well.
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What about those little ::)bugs that are around DC every 7 years. those things not only splatter on the paint, but splatter the paint as well.
Katiedids?????(sp) Aren't they those locust looking critters? They make a Gawdawful noise.
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Nothing on this earth can keep those little f'ers off your paint...they form a covelentcosmicbond with whatever they commit suicide on...[highlight]we don't have the little bastards in North Central Alabama, thank goodness[/highlight].
Yeah, thank goodness............but...............when I first went to Ft. Rucker (Enterprise), back in the day, (early 1984) there were no lovebugs then either. In 1991, there was a period of a few days during the fall when they showed up. Same in 1994. THEN, 10 years later they were showing up twice each year for better than two weeks at a time. So, is it only a matter of 2-3 decades before those little buttheads find their way up here? In 3 decades I'll be 74, and I plan on still being just as avid a rider as I am now. [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif] [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]. Not so sure I'll want to waste my time scrubbing screwbugs off my scoot.........but who knows, maybe Glare will have an anti humpinbug polish, or maybe the fairings will have a covalentmagnetoepoxypalamidezincchromatechemicalagentresistentcoating process paint that electrically disintegrates flying insects BEFORE they collide with a rapidly moving future CVO scooter. It'll be interesting. If not, then I'll move north..........again.
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I've plunged!
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Katiedids?????(sp)
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That every 7 year bug is a [highlight]cicada[/highlight].
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Just ordered a bottle of the Honda Glare Professional Polish, and 2 bottles of the Honda Glare Wash, and it came to a grand total of $41.00 with S/H.
Here is the website www.hondadirectlineusa.com
I have no idea of there is any difference between this product and what you order directly from Glare, but the price is certainly better.
Later,
Ghost
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Just ordered a bottle of the Honda Glare Professional Polish, and 2 bottles of the Honda Glare Wash, and it came to a grand total of $41.00 with S/H.
Here is the website
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Same product, I checked into that prior to ordering from Honda as well.
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Lets start out saying I am an absolute beliver in this chit. Was looking for a source on the Honda stuff to try and found this "independant review" from Web Bikeworld. Never sure how much sponsor influence the tests have but this agrees with my experience, at least.
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r2/glare-polish/glare-polish.htm
Maybe it will make someone on the fence see the light! 8-)
The link above charges sales tax in NC so I can't use them. Pay way too much of that already....
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Lets start out saying I am an absolute beliver in this chit.
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Hey Spyd,
Found an outfit in Az that only charges tax there! $19.95 + shipping.
http://www.parkeryamaha.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=29301
We gotta feed the metric dealers once in a while. Bettern taxes! [smiley=xyxthumbs.gif]
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There is a place in the Vendors Discount area of this website where you can order the Glare Products.
http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=9693.0
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OK, I have the concourse kit. Do I use the micro before the spider or after and I understand all before the Glare Polish.
Thanks. I put some on some smaller pieces and it looks better than when brand new.
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OK, I have the concourse kit. Do I use the micro before the spider or after and I understand all before the Glare Polish.
Thanks. I put some on some smaller pieces and it looks better than when brand new.
Candy,
Use the Micro for scratches.......like the ones you get on the front and top of your saddlebags if you accidently drag a boot across it when you get on your bike. Then follow with Spider and finally Pro Polish. Use Spider to get out those pesky swirl marks from previous wipe downs and follow with Pro Polish. Don't forget to do the first coat of Pro Polish by using just a little and rubbing it into the paint until it all but disappears. Then apply a second coat and buff it out just like you would any other polish or wax. Hope this helps.
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Another one bites the dust...MORE $$$$$$
Seegarz
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Another one bites the dust...MORE $$$$$$
Seegarz
Yeah......well.........no big deal. You'll make more next month. :2vrolijk_21:
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I was able to wash and then micro, then spyder then polish Jamey's bike yesterday. I have four saddlebags, four side covers and a tour pak in the house that needs to be done still. And of course my bike too. But re Jamey's bike? It looks fantastic. If only we would have started with this polish from brand new, I think it would still look that way. You can't expect a bike with 42000 miles on it to look brand new, but it looks very good, waaaaaay better than just using what I have sworn by for years - carnuba was. Like I said, I've got to do my bike still and a few extra peices, but we will have to give the Glare polish a big time thumbs up. :2vrolijk_21:
It is not a quick process mind you - In hind site, I should have started a week earlier.
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I was able to wash and then micro, then spyder then polish Jamey's bike yesterday. I have four saddlebags, four side covers and a tour pak in the house that needs to be done still. And of course my bike too. But re Jamey's bike? It looks fantastic. If only we would have started with this polish from brand new, I think it would still look that way. You can't expect a bike with 42000 miles on it to look brand new, but it looks very good, waaaaaay better than just using what I have sworn by for years - carnuba was. Like I said, I've got to do my bike still and a few extra peices, but we will have to give the Glare polish a big time thumbs up. :2vrolijk_21:
It is not a quick process mind you - In hind site, I should have started a week earlier.
Yeah Candy......it is alot of work in the beginning, but it really does pay out huge dividends. Mr. We's scooter must have had alot of scratches and oxidation for you to get after the whole thing with Micro. Good luck with your's.
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Yeah Candy......it is alot of work in the beginning, but it really does pay out huge dividends. Mr. We's scooter must have had alot of scratches and oxidation for you to get after the whole thing with Micro. Good luck with your's.
OK, I must have misunderstood or something. I thought I had to use all three products on all the bike parts. Jamey's bike is the Black and Blue SEEG and the black parts did show a lot of swirl marks, but I put all three products on - using the three step process for all three. Rub in all the way - 1. Rub in and allow a film to haze up after about ten minutes - 2. Buff off -3. That was product one. Rub in all the way - 1. Rub in and allow a film to haze up after about ten minutes - 2. Buff off -3. That was product two. Rub in all the way - 1. Rub in and allow a film to haze up after about ten minutes - 2. Buff off -3. That was product three.
Was I only needing the polish if there is no evidence of oxidation (we have none of our bikes) or swirl marks - only his had on the black. If so, I only need polish on my bike, and that will make the process much easier and faster.
Thanks for the input. I can use a break today.
:cherry:
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OK, I must have misunderstood or something. I thought I had to use all three products on all the bike parts. Jamey's bike is the Black and Blue SEEG and the black parts did show a lot of swirl marks, but I put all three products on - using the three step process for all three. Rub in all the way - 1. Rub in and allow a film to haze up after about ten minutes - 2. Buff off -3. That was product one. Rub in all the way - 1. Rub in and allow a film to haze up after about ten minutes - 2. Buff off -3. That was product two. Rub in all the way - 1. Rub in and allow a film to haze up after about ten minutes - 2. Buff off -3. That was product three.
Was I only needing the polish if there is no evidence of oxidation (we have none of our bikes) or swirl marks - only his had on the black. If so, I only need polish on my bike, and that will make the process much easier and faster.
Thanks for the input. I can use a break today.
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WOW! You worked a ton. Candy, please see reply #113 this thread. The general rule of thumb is, if it aint broke, don't fix it. Use what you have to to get done what you need done. If your not scratched, but only hace swirls............then use Spider only on the areas needing repair. Use the ProPolish everywhere.........even chrome, wheels, wind screen. It is still alot of work, but I bet you won't spend as much time on your scooter as you did Mr. We's. Have a look at my fairing in my 4th of July pictures..............and that's after Renea and I had been out for about 75 miles of sunshine yesterday, and it still hasn't been wiped down. The stuff is awesome.