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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 06:09 PM
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I want to take detailing up a notch. I live in the desert so I'm thinking synthetic. Looking for recommendations for products that will stand up to bike sitting in sun all day, I ride to work, with tempertures up to 105. If its going to be hotter than that I don't ride. Looking at the Zaino line or Meguiar's or...?
 
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Old Jun 13, 2015 | 06:11 PM
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Ever think of getting a shorty cover?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 12:47 AM
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Yea. Not exactly convenient on a Wide Glide.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 08:19 AM
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Old Jun 14, 2015 | 08:28 AM
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I use Adam's polishes stuff. Very happy with it.

Synthetic is definitely the way to go, since I daily drive my bike as well I use their liquid paint sealant. It doesnt just kind of disappear after a little while like wax, handles direct sun and heat much better than wax. I usually put on two coats and it lasts for months even after riding in rain the water beads up nice and rolls right off, so the bike actually stays cleaner.
 
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Originally Posted by rwhisen
That's a good idea for the road king but I'm not stuffing that in a pocket when I ride the wide glide.
 
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Used this for 5 years on the truck and fatboy in TX, FL, SoCal. Works well enough for my needs.

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