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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #60 on: April 20, 2012, 02:41:16 PM »

Griot's microfiber towels pretty good too.  May start bathing with them  ;D

Not all microfiber is created equal...Griot's is the best I've ever used.  They would make a nice washcloth in the shower...hadn't thought of that application ;)
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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #61 on: September 13, 2012, 11:44:47 PM »

I use Capt. Richards best in between washes!! works great and doesn't scratch! use a microfiber cloth
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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #62 on: September 14, 2012, 07:23:03 AM »

Everyone has something that works for them. My bike is an 08 and I do not have swirl marks or fine scratches and the bike has 32000 miles on it. Use what works for you, just watch how you use it. I only wash my bike on the average of a couple of times a riding season, if you have a good base coat of wax not polish you should be able to get the dirt and bugs off without scrubbing or scratching the paint. Swirl marks are a result of putting polish on in a circular motion. Try putting your polish on in a straight line, that should eliminate the swirl marks. When WAXING do not let the wax dry or harden. Wipe it off as soon as it starts to haze. Then when you are done WAXING take a spray bottle of water and mist small areas at a time, take your micro fiber towel to wipe the mist off you will find that the mist of water will raise any WAX that you might have missed and it also helps set the WAX. You will be very happy with the end results. Just my 2 cents worth and 30 years of experience in detailing professionally
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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #63 on: September 16, 2012, 05:19:19 PM »

I spray my bike down between washing with ZEP Glass Cleaner from Home Depot, then use a blower to blow dry, then wipe down. Shines like hell after...
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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #64 on: September 17, 2012, 11:36:56 AM »

The ammonia in the glass cleaner will strip the wax from the paint.
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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #65 on: September 17, 2012, 12:53:36 PM »

I just point at the dirt and it gets wiped off...............   :nervous:
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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #66 on: September 17, 2012, 01:09:37 PM »

I have a great wife who hates a dirty bike. She does a great job cleaning...
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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #67 on: October 25, 2012, 06:06:58 PM »

 :) i use WIZARDS SPRAY & SHINE......great product
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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #68 on: October 26, 2012, 08:56:25 AM »

Between what washes? 
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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #69 on: October 26, 2012, 11:21:22 AM »

I have plenty of microfiber hand size cloths. Since my bike is a springer, about the only place on my paint that collects bugs is the front portions of my fuel tank.  I start with a clean microfiber cloth dampened with water and lay it over the buggy areas on both sides without wiping.  Let it soak about 5 minutes occasionally spraying additional water on the towels to keep them wet then I remove those towels without wiping and use another damp towel to softly wipe away the bugs. Been doing this on my bikes for years and haven't caused any scratches in the clear coat because of it.  It probably helps also that I do it promptly after riding and don't let the bugs stay there to etch into the paint or get too dry. Here in the south during spring and summer you would have to wash your bike every time you rode it otherwise. When I text a friend about going riding it usually says " wanna go kill some bugs? "

X2  on the Microfiber and don't let the bugs Stay on!!
Windex has premoistened wipes that are easy to pack, maybe not the best for the windshield, but I haven't had problems.
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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #70 on: December 01, 2012, 01:41:08 PM »

Do a search for Adams products... Only thing I use on my new camaro and bikes...great stuff...
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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #71 on: December 01, 2012, 01:46:53 PM »

Also funny to read all these and see how there are money no object guys and the super saver economy ways.....I'm just a typical guy that likes to use the best and have learned over the years you usually get what you pay for...
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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #72 on: December 23, 2012, 08:59:24 PM »

I've been using Pinnacle Liquid Crystal Waterless Wash Concentrate with Carnauba. 1 oz makes 32 ozs. Spray it on and wipe it off with a microfiber towel. It leave no swirls or scratches and is a great booster for the wax. For stubborn bugs I'll use a 50/50 mix of hydrogen peroxide and water followed by the waterless wash. The pic was taken at 12,000 miles after 6 months.

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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #73 on: December 23, 2012, 09:10:00 PM »

Also funny to read all these and see how there are money no object guys and the super saver economy ways.....I'm just a typical guy that likes to use the best and have learned over the years you usually get what you pay for...

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Re: So how do you keep your bike clean between washing??
« Reply #74 on: December 23, 2012, 09:10:45 PM »

I just point at the dirt and it gets wiped off...............   :nervous:
I bet that's right!!!!!  ::)
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