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Old 04-28-2017, 02:03 PM
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I'm looking for a quick wash-n-go product. I just bought my first ever
HD, and it's more of a pain to wash/dry/wax than my Victory CCT was.

Of course, it's a labor of love. But, there are times I just want to get it
clean quickly.

Is there a good product that will allow me to:

o Hose the bike down
o Spray on the product
o Wait a bit
o Hose it off
o Done

And, it will dry spot-free, etc.

I've tried some of these in the past and have not been impressed.
Can anybody recommend a good product?
 
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I use the Rain-X Spotless car wash. Hose the bike down, scrub it with a bucket full of water with the Rain-X in it, hose the bike off. No drying, no spots, takes about 5 minutes tops.
 
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I use s100
 
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Originally Posted by Huskers
I use the Rain-X Spotless car wash. Hose the bike down, scrub it with a bucket full of water with the Rain-X in it, hose the bike off. No drying, no spots, takes about 5 minutes tops.
I'm using the same product.

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I use s100
Do you dry your bike after using it? Does it spot if you don't dry it?
 

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S100 Total Cycle Cleaner. If you're able to follow basic instructions, it works perfectly.


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There are a multitude of products out there that work well in my opinion. I rarely hose the bike down. Usually use a spray cleaner such as Meguiar's Quick Detailer. Then a shot of Lucas Slick Mist Speed Wax. When the engine and the bottom side need a good cleaning I will use S100. Just be careful with the caustic stuff and follow directions carefully.
 
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Put your rain suit on and run it through the car wash.
 
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I generally dilute the S100 50/50 with water, which still works well but isn't as harsh.
 
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Lost the picture I had of some S100 Total cycle cleaner that spilled on a cement floor. It etched it for good. Do what you wish it can make a mess out of your bike.
Wizards works well suds up great so it removes dirt from paint. Little goes a long way.
If wheels get real bad Simple green diluted .
 
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For wheels I always use MacGuire's wheel cleaner. That stuff is amazing.

Macguire's products are excellent IMHO. Maybe I'll try theirs first and go from there.
 


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