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Alstroker
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 12:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What do you use to clean the molded-in-color plastic on these bikes? It seems like the plastic is easy to scratch.
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Aztec12r
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 07:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Honda spray wax cleaner with Harley "soft cloth". If you're careful, using the harley scratch remover paste works (go lightly). I'm sure other scratch removers work just as well.
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Black9
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 08:49 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Plexxus
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Crip2nite
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 08:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Hey!! I've been using the Honda Spray for 4 years! That stuff is great for everything including the rubber on the grips and the mirrors.
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R1DynaSquid
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 09:08 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Yep, Honda Cleaner rocks. Havent anything yet that works faster or easier. One of the local HD shops was using Endust to clean the Buells with. I tried it but wasnt impressed at all.
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Freyke
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 09:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I use the Wax Shop's Superglaze... real shiney stuff...waxshop.com

kk//kef
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Outrider
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 10:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

For detail work, I recently switched to Harley's line of products. Work great and not too bad on the budget.

Used Plexxus but switched to Honda's spray cleaner years ago. Less streaking. I always carry a can in my tail pack for on the road clean ups.

From what I understand most all the spray cleaners are the same with the exception of Plexxus. Most likely one manufacturer that does private labeling like a lot of the automotive detail products. Honestly haven't found a bad brand yet. Therefore, you are safe in shopping for the best price.
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Crip2nite
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 11:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Harley spray polish works like crap on rubber though! Not that great on mirrors also. I found it is only good on chrome and plastic!
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Blake
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 12:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

On anything shiny even black plastic and rubber, the hands down best cleaner/polish I've found is S1000 Detail and Wax. It cleans and shines like top dollar show car wax. And it comes in a small diameter spray can that is easy to pack into a tail bag or what have you. Works great for debugging/cleaning/polishing faceshields too.
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Blake
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 12:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

PS: The S1000 Detail and Wax shines better than the Honda Spray stuff. Guaranteed. The Honda stuff seems to have more cleaner/solvent content where the S1000 has more polish/wax.
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BadS1
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 03:23 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I beg to differ I used both and on the XB...hands down Honda spray polish.
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Firebolt020283
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 03:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

and the hole time i have been useing regular carwash stuff
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R1DynaSquid
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 03:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I dont know what S1000 is, but I have tried S100 on my HD & was never too impressed with it. I have tried just about everything out there, Eagle one products, Meguirs, etc. And for chrome I prefer Mothers chrome polish, plastic I use Honda cleaner & for painted parts I actually like the Harley Glaze. Gives a nice finish.
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Shawn_9r
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 03:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

OK... since we are on the cleaning topic(sorta) what are you using on the 9 wheels(Aluminum) I have a hard time getting mine real shinny. I know I should just get them powder coated. OH and are you using the same for the cooling fins on the front cylinder. My wife is getting tired of me using her toothbrush. Well, it really is not me using her toothbrush... it's putting it back.
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R1DynaSquid
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 03:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Arent the rims clearcoated???
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 03:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Shawn!? Do you know where she puts that toothbrush and you want to touch that nasty thing to your XB?!
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Firebolt020283
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 04:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

ha ha ha
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Outrider
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 04:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mother's Aluminum Polish. Get it from the Rice Rocket Shops and Auto Supply Stores. Bad news is you will still be using her toothbrush and a towel or two cut into strips so you can buff it like a pair of shoes.

I use Mother's once a year and do the touch ups with the Honda Spray Cleaner/Wax. Nice shine and easy to maintain.
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Ocbueller
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 06:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ditto the Honda Polish Spray. It melts away bug goo and wipes to a shine. Great for one or two touch ups between washing.
SteveH
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Shawn_9r
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 09:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Cool thanks for the info. Wycked never thought about that... should be using my daughters.
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Brucelee
Posted on Saturday, September 04, 2004 - 10:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Klasse All in One
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Starter
Posted on Sunday, September 05, 2004 - 06:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mr Sheen. Most of the bike shops here are guilty of using Mr Sheen as it works like a treat and is real cheap. One cloth to rub it in and a clean one to take it off.
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