Bike cleaning - not happy
Thread Starter
|
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, GA
Bike cleaning - not happy
Detailed my 07 RG today. Used windex(non ammoniated) on the chrome - Pledge on paint. Micofiber cloth. On the paint there was quite a bit of streaking and the micofiber cloth kept leaving small traces of fiber all over - had to go over areas a couple of times. The crome faired better - yet still a lot of streaking. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks
Thanks
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 448
Likes: 0
From: Central KY
RE: Bike cleaning - not happy
I don't know what YOU are doing wrong, but yesterday I tried something my wife was using to wash windows--called KRUD KUTTER. All natural/biodegradeable. Just have to rinse well. No damage that I could see.
Banned
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 17,265
Likes: 21
From: Los Angeles, CA
Elite HDF Member
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 3,654
Likes: 3
From: Rural Maryland, U.S.A.
Trending Topics
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: N.E. Wisconsin
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public
Verdad Gallardo
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
From:
RE: Bike cleaning - not happy
I have been using the Mr Clean, a 225mph leaf blower and then dabbing with a microfiber cloth for final touch ups. It works unbelievably well. I use Meguiars Glaze and Zymol wax (microfiber cloth for application and buffing here too). I use Mother's Showtime or Perfect Detail with microfiber for in-between washing touch ups. I have a vivid black RKC with (almost) no scratches or swirls and a finish that got me two unsolicited compliments just this weekend. The paint almost looks like it has depth to it. It takes about 15 minutes to wash and dry the bike and that includes hooking up Mr Clean and plugging in the leaf blower.