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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 01:59 PM
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Hi guys

This is what happened to my primary cover after 3 hrs in rain on highway. Took me 1 hr to clean this mess. Wonder if waxing this cover would help protect finish from staining?



 
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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 02:37 PM
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I’d think maybe a sealer would work better.
 
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I’d think maybe a sealer would work better.
can sealer go over wax?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 03:20 PM
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Absolutely will help, will eliminate it! I wax all of my chrome, have been for almost 40 years.
 
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Absolutely will help, will eliminate it! I wax all of my chrome, have been for almost 40 years.
but this is powder coat
 
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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Burbur2
but this is powder coat
Wax is 100% fine for smooth powder coats and yes, it will help with that too.

https://www.lanecoatings.com/powder-...e-maintenance/
 
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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 05:10 PM
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This guy might help
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...g-in-rain.html
 
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Old Jul 19, 2020 | 06:00 PM
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I use Lucas Speed Wax on my ride.Never a problem bringing back the finish.I ride in everthing but snow.
 
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Back when I was poor, I rode a Honda.
Not much in the way of chrome to care for.

I would detail my FIL's Harley, though.
I learned a lot about cleaning and polishing after he
would rub on Black paint or the chrome scratching it.
Today I have my own Harley's to take care of.

Sometimes you can do wonders with Glaze or some 'good' polish........
 

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Old Jul 20, 2020 | 07:27 AM
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Wax will certainly help but the sealer should work better and will absolutely last longer. And to answer your question a sealant has to go on first, it seals the product, you could top with a topper if needed then like a wax. But for powder coated I would just stick with the sealant, you aren’t trying to bring out the depth in the paint.

 
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