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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 11:03 AM
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I know there is so many waxs that are out there but what do people use the most and like to keep there bikes show room shine and protect there finish
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 12:04 PM
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I use Turtle Wax Ice. It may not be the best out there but it's easy to put on and take off. It doesn't leave white residue and can be used on everything including plastic. I use it on my '14 Limited, '64 Servi-Car, '57 Cushman, and '24 Ner-a-Car show bikes. It seems to hold up well on my Limited that gets ridden almost daily.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 12:51 PM
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i have 5 black cars and 1 black suburban and a black tri-glide. i'm always looking for the ultimate shine. after painting cars and bikes for alot of years and using everything out there i am sticking with the mequires products. the tech 2.0 is very good . i'm going to give their ultimate wax (really a sealant) a try sometime too. their cleaner wax is good but doesn't last long and i always top coat it with the 2.0. there are many high priced wax out there, but i always end up going back to the mequires products.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 12:52 PM
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I prefer ceramic coatings, much better longevity and protection
 
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 01:13 PM
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How do most people put it on, buy applying it buy hand then power buff or by hand?
 
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 01:22 PM
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After doing a search of this and other forums it seems that the consensus, at least for black bikes is Turtle Wax T-3KT Black Box Kit. Never used it myself, but will try it when things her warm up a bit.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 01:23 PM
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Before winter storage, I take a bit of time and use this:



During the riding season I use "Original Bike Spirits:



Its quick, easy and cheap and does a good job.
 
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Old Feb 26, 2017 | 01:28 PM
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Maguire's Gold Class for "wax" and Adam's Detail Spray in between.
This could end up like an oil thread.
 
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Turtle Wax express & Rain water,
 
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Maguire's and Mothers products work well for me. Carnauba smells good enough to put on your ice cream....
 
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