Ceramic coating and bug removal
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Wolfgang Uber. McKees N914. CarPro Echo2, this does hack up gloss some but cleans real well
Uber cost $20-$25. Concentrated, so it makes gallons of WW and/ or rinseless wash. There are some others also. Ultima makes a real nice one
Uber cost $20-$25. Concentrated, so it makes gallons of WW and/ or rinseless wash. There are some others also. Ultima makes a real nice one
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honda wash and wax, use it dry and it even repels dirt for a few days
a lot of people believe a lot of things about so called ceramic coating, but truth told, requires about the same maintenance as any other. one plus is it can build layers with added protection unlike carnauba based wax.
a lot of people believe a lot of things about so called ceramic coating, but truth told, requires about the same maintenance as any other. one plus is it can build layers with added protection unlike carnauba based wax.
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honda wash and wax, use it dry and it even repels dirt for a few days
a lot of people believe a lot of things about so called ceramic coating, but truth told, requires about the same maintenance as any other. one plus is it can build layers with added protection unlike carnauba based wax.
a lot of people believe a lot of things about so called ceramic coating, but truth told, requires about the same maintenance as any other. one plus is it can build layers with added protection unlike carnauba based wax.
We used a "Honda" brand sealant on our Shovel and EVO cases (when opened up) for YEARS, without complaints or leaks.
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why are the getting their panties in a bunch
hd is going rice anyway and besides, hd has been using jap parts since the 40's at least!!!
hd is no better or no worst than any other, i had over 50 machines from a to z and each has +/-'s.
hd is going rice anyway and besides, hd has been using jap parts since the 40's at least!!!
hd is no better or no worst than any other, i had over 50 machines from a to z and each has +/-'s.
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honda wash and wax, use it dry and it even repels dirt for a few days
a lot of people believe a lot of things about so called ceramic coating, but truth told, requires about the same maintenance as any other. one plus is it can build layers with added protection unlike carnauba based wax.
a lot of people believe a lot of things about so called ceramic coating, but truth told, requires about the same maintenance as any other. one plus is it can build layers with added protection unlike carnauba based wax.
On my old bike I used one of those cleaners, dont remember if it was the honda one or not. It was an absolute disaster. I had to break out the hose and a bucket to get it off. The coating repeled the spray and it was awful.
All 3 of our vehicles are coated. Ill get 2+ years out of it on my truck, outside 24/7. Wife's CTS will get longer then that, garaged. Bike will last until I decide to try something different on it.
Wax here in Florida would be lucky to last a month due to Congo heat and sun beating down on it
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i found Uber to be a little more gentle than N-914... i use N-914 or Reset when I'm looking for a deep cleaning
ECH2O leaves a pretty sparkly shine, hard to beat
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I get em right away....bug guts are often fairly acidic, and the longer they sit, the more they grab onto the surface...bug guts will etch and damage a clear coat
i avoid bug removers....they are harsh chemicals meant to dissolve organic compounds....I wouldn't use it unless i also planned on washing the bike afterwards
avoid scrubbing bugs off the surface.....contaminants should lift with one pass of a microfiber....let washes dwell a bit...but don't rub an MF back and forth until you scrape the the bugs off
most of your damage to your coating and your clear coat will occur because of washing the bike, even if you do it properly, there is no way to avoid the damage you are doing...so don't be obsessed with keeping it perfect....it stopped being perfect about 20 minutes after it was done
i avoid bug removers....they are harsh chemicals meant to dissolve organic compounds....I wouldn't use it unless i also planned on washing the bike afterwards
avoid scrubbing bugs off the surface.....contaminants should lift with one pass of a microfiber....let washes dwell a bit...but don't rub an MF back and forth until you scrape the the bugs off
most of your damage to your coating and your clear coat will occur because of washing the bike, even if you do it properly, there is no way to avoid the damage you are doing...so don't be obsessed with keeping it perfect....it stopped being perfect about 20 minutes after it was done
Couple years ago I started working on a fairing that was rough.Bike has 70k miles and went to AK and is what is.
I have started spraying down fairing daily. But I do wonder like you said, is that doing damage. 20 minutes like you say bugs again all over it, only looks good in garage.
I have gotten into ****** baths last couple years. Wipe down fairing, maybe front end.
I have friend, old timer, older bikes. Washing often, by hand, says you might catch something loose, before it is an issue. When I was it, I say I am going to do more, but I know, I won't, just to lazy and busy
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