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Old Jun 6, 2022 | 10:52 AM
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I recently had my 2020 Heritage ceramic coated. It was recommended I use ONLY a PH Neutral wash.

What's your fave?

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Whatever it is that they use on my dog. It keeps her fluffy and she smells good.
She's not ceramic-coated though.

 
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Whatever it is that they use on my dog. It keeps her fluffy and she smells good.
She's not ceramic-coated though.

 
Old Jun 6, 2022 | 11:56 AM
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I use McKees 37 when needed. Majority of the time just a good hose down is all that is needed and not a "wash". I also use TurtleWax Ceramic Detail spray just for touchups especially this time of the year with all the dang pollen!

https://mckees37.com/products/cerami...%7C%20%2424.99

https://www.turtlewax.com/products/h...ailer-32-fl-oz

 
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Old Jun 6, 2022 | 12:38 PM
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Summers Eve
 
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Old Jun 6, 2022 | 01:03 PM
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This is a prank right? I had hoped the "wussification" of America wouldn't reach the world of harley at least until I was on the other side of the grass...but alas here we are. Do you wash it only while wearing your crocs? I hope so because I've heard that if the ph is off and you're wearing your docksiders before memorial day it will leave water marks on them. Don't women use some type of spray crap to keep the trench from going sour when the pH is off? Asking for a friend of course.
 
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Madge recommends Palmolive.


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I use Bike Brite.

Noted on their site...

Biodegradable, non-acidic, pH controlled and containing corrosion inhibitors.
pH controlled... Don't know if that's pH neutral.

However, it works great for foaming the bike with one of these...

DUSICHIN DUS-018 Foam Cannon Lance Pressure Washer Nozzle Tip Spray Gun DUSICHIN DUS-018 Foam Cannon Lance Pressure Washer Nozzle Tip Spray Gun

 

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Originally Posted by krielly66
I recently had my 2020 Heritage ceramic coated. It was recommended I use ONLY a PH Neutral wash.

What's your fave?

Thanks!
K
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