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[CVO2FIXUP]

 I use the air compressor and blow all the dust off first. Then use a H2O soaked towel and gently wipe the bugs off. Dry with a old clean t-shirt and wax with Carnuba.  This Carnuba leaves a nice protective film that prevents future scratches. I do this to the bat wing, lower fairings, front fender and front of tank. Works great and takes about 15 min.

[slingshot6106]

Bike is clean, go out for a long day ride, now what?? A buddy of mine keeps a bucket of water with only a little soap in it, uses that to wipe down his bike between washing. Don't want to rub the dirt into the black paint!! Suggestions??

[screaminCVO]

Purple slice.......great stuff!

[ChopperPilot]

I use Speed Shine from Griot's, been using for a long time on cars and bikes.

[15CVOSG]

My new found product.... Royal Blue Detail Spray ... Just Fantastic ...

[azbic]

Clay bar, wax with carnuba and speed shine between washes...of course there are not a whole lot of dirty days in the AZ.

[Phantom309]

When I'm too lazy for the good old whore's bath I break out the California Dash Duster ... works awesome. It's the perfect size for a bike and doesn't scratch provided you don't bear down on it, just use it with a light touch. As most of you know these baggers are like a dust magnet so why not use a duster? I put it on my jack and do the wheels too, but use a separate one for that ... also takes up very little space in the saddlebag. I keep a spray bottle of water and a few microfiber towels for the pesky bugs that get plastered on the front when on the road.

[TXGator]

So far just wet paper towels.  Figure they will break up before I do any damage.

[tpb857]

So far just wet paper towels.  Figure they will break up before I do any damage.

I have a couple high end cars and I read their forums also.  I read there that paper towels are the worst to use because of the fibers in paper towels scratching the finish.  I can't say as I never used them.  I use Bug Slide and a microfiber towel between washes.

[CVO Aqua-Glider]

I have a couple high end cars and I read their forums also.  I read there that paper towels are the worst to use because of the fibers in paper towels scratching the finish.  I can't say as I never used them.  I use Bug Slide and a microfiber towel between washes.

Correct, paper towels will scratch the heck out of the clear coat.

[DaBigNuttedMan]

I just point at the dirt and it gets wiped off...............   

Gonna have to give this a try, I tip my hat to you sir.

[Dr.D]

The surface of the paint is critical. Wax is good but temporary so i had a professional do a clear coat polish correction and then place a nano coating like Opticoat. After that things come off easier and there is less clear coat damage during washing or in-between detailing. I use Adams or Optiwash with a new microfiber after dusting with a feather type duster.

[greglyon]

Meguires quick detailer and a microfiber cloth

[RonandJanet]

X2 use it all the time and it works great!

X3 I use this as well for the between cleanings.  A lot of the bike shops use this as well.

[jachd17]

Between washes, if its just dust and pollen, I use a swiffer. Works well without scratching.