Bike Maintenance
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Stage II
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Monmouth County, NJ
Bike Maintenance
Just picked up my 09 fat bob. a few questions: 1) how often should i wash it; 2)suggestions for removing minor scratches/smudges from rear fender; 3)suggestions for applications in between washes.
Road Master
Joined: May 2012
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From: Arkansas
1) how often should i wash it
2)suggestions for removing minor scratches/smudges from rear fender
3)suggestions for applications in between washes.
Use "Turttle Wax Ice" after every wash ( in between waxs' ).
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Oregon
Wash it when it's dirty. Polish or a swirl remover with a microfiber cloth for removing smudges. I wax my paint every 2 or 3 washes with simple turtle wax cause it's easy on and easy off. Pledge furnisher polish is a good cheet to waxing it, however it washes off with the first bit of water.
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
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From: Des Moines, IA
What color/type of finish is it? If it's a denim finish, then don't wax it! I don't have a denim finish bike so I'm not sure what the rules are for taking care of it, but I'm pretty sure you don't want to polish it shiny-smooth.
Gloss finish? Wax away.
Gloss finish? Wax away.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: New Braunfels, Texas
I very rarely wash mine with water. I try to wipe it down with lemon pledge after every ride and wax it every 3 or 4 months. The best protection for the paint is to just keep it clean
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