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Old 04-07-2017, 06:16 PM
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Default What do you use to keep your Harley clean and shiny?

I know this seems like a pretty lame topic but hey I'm always looking for a better way to do things.

What's your favorite wax?

How often do you wax?

Does anyone use any of the HD cleaning and shining products or do you just use something off the shelf?

Thanks

P.S. Any definite DO NOT DO's?
 
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I use collinite wax....google it. Best stuff I've ever used. Can be used in rubber, plastic, paint and the like. Lasts a long time and has some anti static properties. Never turns white on plastics like the old waxes did. It's cheap too. Either 845 or 476. The latter is a paste and more difficult to use.

For everyday grime removal I use bug slick.
 

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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...85-wax-on.html

Stumbled upon this right after i posted.
 
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Originally Posted by LowcountryRK
I love this stuff!!
 
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Now that's some funny **** there....
 
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Meguaries 2.0 tech wax ( it's really a sealant)
 
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Best stuff I have found is TopCoat F-11. Not only does it make waxing obsolete, but it makes bugs come off with water only and with each subsequent use it makes your bike more shiny! Aaaand, it is safe for the matte finishes!
No, I am not a sales person or compensated endorser, but I am a happy customer.
Www.topcoat.store. Check out the videos too.
 
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I hope I have the same result you did. I just ordered the topcoat f11 and it should be here in a few days. Was there anything that you did not apply it on? I have watched some videos and people were using it on there leather saddles bags and there windshield.
 


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