Proper Washing and Drying

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Jul 7, 2008 | 12:57 AM

#31

the bad bagger

Cruiser

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 125

Likes: 0

From: Minnesota

RE: Proper Washing and Drying

I use a waterless wash&nbsp\\;&amp\\; polish, spray it on wipe it off cleans and shines in one application. Throw the can in in one of my bags for the bugs on the windshield

Jul 11, 2008 | 05:56 PM

#32

ridergirl1967

Stage III

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 3

Likes: 0

RE: Proper Washing and Drying

The Mr.Clean auto cleaner does an amazing job on my bike!!! Wash it and walk away!! No spots!!! Works excellent on my car too!!! Both are black!!

Jul 31, 2008 | 05:37 PM

#33

MONSTRIP

Advanced

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 96

Likes: 0

RE: Proper Washing and Drying

Does use the HD high gloss or some product like it?

Aug 21, 2008 | 08:33 PM

#34

jp13

Tourer

Joined: Apr 2007

Posts: 361

Likes: 1

From: upstate ny way upstate

I have a vivid black bike and also use mr. clean auto cleaner, then dry with leaf blower. It works great.

Aug 22, 2008 | 03:58 PM

#35

Scooter68

Road Master

Joined: Jul 2008

Posts: 948

Likes: 1

From: Worth, Illinois

I use turtle wax car cleaner to clean the bike and car, and for a easy on wax, unscented pledge. Does a great job of cleaning off bugs and dirt after the ride. Sk.

Aug 24, 2008 | 04:46 PM

#36

jimmything

Stellar HDF Member

Joined: Aug 2008

Posts: 2,990

Likes: 23

From: NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by buffdaddy

Open Beer, squirt water on bike, wash, rinse, open second beer, ride bike in circles until dry-or you fall over.
Just kidding...but I like to talk about beer also.

now, that's the correct procedure for detailing a bike...h'cup

Aug 24, 2008 | 04:48 PM

#37

jimmything

Stellar HDF Member

Joined: Aug 2008

Posts: 2,990

Likes: 23

From: NC

What's the best cleaner for the whitewalls? Never had to clean'em before.

Aug 30, 2008 | 08:24 AM

#38

98king

Advanced

Joined: Jul 2007

Posts: 54

Likes: 0

From: Vance, AL

Whitewalls

Best thing i've found for whitewalls is SOS pad.

HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Verdad Gallardo

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Verdad Gallardo

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Pouria Savadkouei

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Verdad Gallardo

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Verdad Gallardo

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Verdad Gallardo

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Verdad Gallardo

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Joe Kucinski

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Verdad Gallardo

Sep 3, 2008 | 02:54 PM

#39

firefighter156

Road Master

Joined: Sep 2008

Posts: 1,217

Likes: 48

From: WI

Mr. Clean

Wash your bike with a good wash soap like Meguiar's and a Meguiar's Microfiber wash mitt. (great Stuff) Must be washed in the shade. Blow off the majority of water with air hose ( not too much PSI) and dry with quality Micofiber towels, also(Meguiar's) See a pattern here? Start at bottom and work up. Do not use the same wash mitt on wheels and frame as you do on the paint. Lastly, here is a GREAT secret. Those stubborn water spots on the chrome!! Wet your CLEAN, dry, Microfiber towel with straight plain Vinegar and effortlessly wipe those spots away. Don't believe me? Try it, you will thank me a hundered times over. Safe on the paint to. Lastly, a coat of your favorite wax. Ohh!! that beautiful shine