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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 02:25 PM
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Hi , I have a 2008 105th Elecra glide and want to keep it looking sweet

Any advice on the best products for the following

Paintwork
Black plastic " dash trim "
wheels
Chrome
Windshield
seat
matt black engine parts

would you recomend washing with water each time the bike is cleaned ?
or just wet the bugs and wipe off ?

or do you think lightly dusting off and then polish ?

I dont want to scratch the paint or chrome , but if I keep washing it with water will it start to rust and tarnish / oxadise

and advice welcome

Thanks

from " The Londoner "

 
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 08:25 PM
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Do a "search" in the detailing section...........all good questions...........bottom right of screen...you'll be surprised at thevolume of answers
 
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