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Old Oct 23, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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I use this for everything. It seems to do well with bugs and road grime. Anyone else use it? Goo Gone for tar boogers?
 
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SmokinLoon
I use this for everything. It seems to do well with bugs and road grime. Anyone else use it? Goo Gone for tar boogers?
Yup. I use it as a pre spray to loosen the boogers before my traditional wash method. Been using the automotive version and it works well.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 06:24 AM
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I don't but we use to sell tons of it when i worked at Advance Auto...good stuff from what everybody said...I use a hot towel...
 
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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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I stay away from it ........strips the wax
 
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Old Oct 28, 2013 | 05:23 PM
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I use it to pre soak the bugs on the front and it really works great keeping white walls clean without being harsh on the rims and spokes.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:39 PM
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It will strip black off engine and stain silver engines
i wouldnt use it
Many bad stories about it being to strong
 
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:47 PM
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I use it to pee soak any oil or bugs before I was my bike. Works good enough that I keep buying it.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:54 PM
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Hmmm, never tried to pee soak the bugs. Does it still work after you was your bike.

 
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Old Nov 2, 2013 | 11:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Chester
I use it to pee soak any oil or bugs before I was my bike. Works good enough that I keep buying it.

OK, is this a joke or maybe should be pre soak? I'm thinking, he buys pee?

I use orange cleaner before I wash, it isn't rough on the wax.
 
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Old Nov 3, 2013 | 12:01 AM
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I think it's actually an example of not spell checking.

Why would he buy pee when it's free? lol

I"d still like to know what he was before he was his bike.
 
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