Best high-gloss motorcycle polish
Turtle Wax Ice works well but has absolutely NO cleaning agents. If you don't apply it to a perfectly clean finish you will seal the dirt in. Personally, I prefer Adam's products. They work great and you can buy large size refill jugs, so you are not constatly paying for those little 16oz bottles each time.
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Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 6,224
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From: NW Florida
ok don't laugh...
I've only had my cycle little over 2 months and haven't polished
her yet. When I would wax my vehicles I would usually go with
Meguiers but would sometimes try new things. I have great eye-
sight but honestly I can't generally tell the difference from one
polish to the next. As long as it looks good when I'm done then
it did it's job. I usually also run my hand across the finish to
make sure it feels smooth to the touch... but again, as far as
looks go, I normally can't tell the difference.
So far all I've used is that Harley product for instant shine
without having to wash. I've just been careful to saturate area
before wiping it clean. Looks good to me and feels smooth to the
touch.
I've only had my cycle little over 2 months and haven't polished
her yet. When I would wax my vehicles I would usually go with
Meguiers but would sometimes try new things. I have great eye-
sight but honestly I can't generally tell the difference from one
polish to the next. As long as it looks good when I'm done then
it did it's job. I usually also run my hand across the finish to
make sure it feels smooth to the touch... but again, as far as
looks go, I normally can't tell the difference.
So far all I've used is that Harley product for instant shine
without having to wash. I've just been careful to saturate area
before wiping it clean. Looks good to me and feels smooth to the
touch.
Last edited by P'colaHarley-17RGS; Dec 1, 2008 at 11:50 AM.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 189
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From: So Cal - High Desert
LOL! That is a great looking scoot and I'm sure it smells sooo nice too! Nothing like the gentle scent of lemons while you're rolling down the highway <8^). But seriously, if it's quick and keeps the bike clean, whatever works! BTW, I use the S-100, quick detail, but the girlfriend just got the Mequiars Swirl-X and NXT 2.0 wax. Her faded 87' Corvette came out looking like glass. I'll have to try it on my bike (and the lemon pledge too).
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Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Carrabelle, Fl
Thanks for the compliment on the scoot.
Actually I too use Mequiars for a lasting shine.
I do use the Pledge for a quick once over if there are any water spots after hitting a quick showe once the bike blow dries.
Used it on my 06 XL1200R for around 2 years in said scenario and it always worked great. Paint and chrome was shining like new when I sold it.
It does attract bees and fruit flies however!!!
Actually I too use Mequiars for a lasting shine.
I do use the Pledge for a quick once over if there are any water spots after hitting a quick showe once the bike blow dries.
Used it on my 06 XL1200R for around 2 years in said scenario and it always worked great. Paint and chrome was shining like new when I sold it.
It does attract bees and fruit flies however!!!
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 189
Likes: 0
From: So Cal - High Desert
Thanks for the compliment on the scoot.
Actually I too use Mequiars for a lasting shine.
I do use the Pledge for a quick once over if there are any water spots after hitting a quick showe once the bike blow dries.
Used it on my 06 XL1200R for around 2 years in said scenario and it always worked great. Paint and chrome was shining like new when I sold it.
It does attract bees and fruit flies however!!!
Actually I too use Mequiars for a lasting shine.
I do use the Pledge for a quick once over if there are any water spots after hitting a quick showe once the bike blow dries.
Used it on my 06 XL1200R for around 2 years in said scenario and it always worked great. Paint and chrome was shining like new when I sold it.
It does attract bees and fruit flies however!!!
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Joined: Aug 2007
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From: Superior, WI
I use Meguires quick wax for the wax job, and most of the time after I wash my bike I'll use Meguires quick detailer. But the wax is nice cuz you can wax and wipe your bike down after washing all in one step. Then take a clean dry cloth after a few minutes and wipe it all down.
