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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 05:26 PM
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Hey everyone, while waxing my bike last week i accidently got wax on my tank bib. Didnt notice till the next day and tried washing it off but had no luck. Anyone know the best way to get wax off the leather?
 
Old Feb 27, 2013 | 05:32 PM
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have you tried leather cleaner and conditioner? Amror All works great to.... LOL
 
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Wow i must of had a serious brain lapse... armor all didnt even cross my mind. Just ignore me haha
 
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I hope to the biker gods you know that Armor All will make your seat a 'seat of ice' and you will slide around like a fat woman on ice skates.
 
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I hope to the biker gods you know that Armor All will make your seat a 'seat of ice' and you will slide around like a fat woman on ice skates.
Yes sir i do know that, but like i said, its on my tank bib not my seat
 
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LOL... Well then you're good to go my friend.
 
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LOL... Well then you're good to go my friend.
Haha thank you my good man
 

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The old standby, WD-40, should work too. That stuff is like liquid duct tape. So many uses.
 
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Yes sir i do know that, but like i said, its on my tank bib not my seat
Why do you ride your bike sitting on your tank bib?
 
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