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Old Sep 22, 2017 | 05:27 PM
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Meguiar's Motorcycle Detailer...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Meguiar-s...-Wipe/16550265

Don't know if it's the best (define best?). But's it's inexpensive, does a good job, and can be found anywhere (ie. Walmart).
That works. Inexpensive. Easy to get.
Meguires is a reputable name brand
 
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Old Sep 22, 2017 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by gja
Like an oil thread, everyone will tell you what they use is the best.

With that being said, I just tried the Griots 5 minute detailer. $14 for a larger size bottle. Worked well for me. Got the bugs off relatively easy. Just have to make sure you get it off before it dries according to the label. I didn't test those instructions.

ya that
 
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Old Sep 22, 2017 | 07:21 PM
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Old Sep 22, 2017 | 07:28 PM
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Originally Posted by T^2
Meguiar's Motorcycle Detailer...

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Meguiar-s...-Wipe/16550265

Don't know if it's the best (define best?). But's it's inexpensive, does a good job, and can be found anywhere (ie. Walmart).
What is the quantity?
 
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Old Sep 22, 2017 | 08:40 PM
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Meguiars ultimate detailer is great stuff. alittle goes a long way.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2017 | 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Infadel
Yup. Meguiars. Like that smell, too.
 
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 01:49 AM
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$20 for spray bottle with towel. Get at dealers or online. Great stuff.

 
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Old Sep 23, 2017 | 02:30 AM
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I used to use some stuff called "Plexus" ... worked great, but it about doubled in price - now about $25 a 12 oz. aerosol can ... Then I came across some stuff that actually works really good and it's only $10 per can (12 oz.) it's called ... R U ready ? ... HONDABRITE ... might void yer warranty though ...
 

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For years I used Mequiar's Ultimate Quick Detailer, its good stuff. Use it on the entire bike paint and chrome
http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...detailertrade/

About a year ago I switched to Wizard products, I really like it and feel its as good if not better than Mequiar's. However the biggest reason I use it is that I can get it at cost through my son's shop which makes it more economical than buying Mequiars from a store. The Wizards stuff is also good on both paint and chrome and in addition works on Lexan

http://wizardsproducts.com/mist-n-shine-22-oz/
 

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Originally Posted by Surfcitydude
Try Purple Slice. I even sprayed it on the bottom of the girl in my signature photo! Works wonders on her!
Was wondering how she got that nice crease in those Daisy Dukes. Think it will work better than Astroglide
 
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