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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 09:22 AM
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Which ones are you happy with? I have been using plexus, not overly thrilled with it.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 09:23 AM
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Why am I thinking of Mr. Miyagi ? :>)
 
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 09:33 AM
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For quick results I use this: https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/...6-152-oz-spray

It provides a very thin film and is not intended to last for weeks or months but if used each time you clean your bike it provides protection. It is the quickest and easiest wax product I've used.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 10:26 AM
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Collinite Insulator wax# 845. A little goes along way, you can get it on weather stripping and it does not leave any discoloration. Last for months, leaves a great shine.. Apply, let it haze,wipe it off. Easy to use..
 

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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 10:34 AM
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I use Blackfire ivory Carnauba wax. I try to buy it when it’s buy 1 get 1 from autogeek.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 10:57 AM
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I will never use wax again. Years ago I tried one of the spray detailers, wasn't impressed, tried another brand, no better, kept waxing. But, a year or so ago my indy, who is a Lucas Oil distributor, gave me a bottle of Lucas Spray Mist to try. It sat around for months before I tried it but, finally I got around to using it. All I can say is WOW! Superb, very deep glossy shine with hardly any effort. And it stays on for a while cause when I clean the bike with a damp microfiber then a dry microfiber I can still see the Lucas glossy shine--guess I'm using the Lucas after about 2-3 cleanings then apply it again.

So, I don't know if the Lucas is just far superior to the other brands or if maybe all the others are better than they used to be a few years ago but I never got the really deep glossy shine with any brand of wax that I get with this Lucas stuff--use in sun or shade, wet or dry, safe on glass, plastic, whatever.

No, I don't work for Lucas or receive any kind of compensation from anyone or anywhere. The Lucas is just really good sh*t!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 12:49 PM
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Pledge citrus, been using it for decades
 
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by TheMurf
Collinite Insulator wax# 845. A little goes along way, you can get it on weather stripping and it does not leave any discoloration. Last for months, leaves a great shine.. Apply, let it haze,wipe it off. Easy to use..
I would agree with this! I've tried many but always end up back with Collinate.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 04:41 PM
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Lucas Slick Mist , best detailer I've ever used .
 
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Old Jan 29, 2020 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Mountainkowboy
Pledge citrus, been using it for decades
Another use for Pledge is removing bugs -- it works great. When I was flying search & rescue (low and slow) the aircraft would be covered with bugs in the spring and summer when we'd get back to base. Break out the Pledge and the bugs just melt away.
 
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