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I do it all the time... We own a carwash ... Thus part of the reasoning. We often use the engine clean tospray the whole bike down, and then rinse (without leaving it sit for too long). It's amazing how that stuff cleans off the protein grit from bugs and stuff. It works wonders. Most often all that needs to be done afterwards is the polish'n and shine'n. Have been doing that for the last 5 years...again ... I'll say it ... It works great! Our paint and chromeremains in excellent shape.
I prefer the idea of spraying off any loose dust and grit before a rag ever touches those shiney surfaces. Nothing scratches more than pressing a rag to the paint job (or even chrome for that matter) when it's covered with grit.
I prefer the idea of spraying off any loose dust and grit before a rag ever touches those shiney surfaces. Nothing scratches more than pressing a rag to the paint job (or even chrome for that matter) when it's covered with grit.
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ORIGINAL: spizzymanMy bike never sees a hose. Hand cleaning is the only thing I will do.
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I'm staying in an apartment complex, no other choice.
The car wash I use has just recently installed a hand held air drier.....very nice!
Once I get back home....car wash no more!
Got's to keep the black....VIVID!!!
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When *really* grungy, nothing wrong with using the car wash to remove the big stuff...avoid direct full force spray on the delicate stuff of course...follow that with a normal wash & wax.
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RE: carwash?
ORIGINAL: Blackisfast
When *really* grungy, nothing wrong with using the car wash to remove the big stuff...avoid direct full force spray on the delicate stuff of course...follow that with a normal wash & wax.
When *really* grungy, nothing wrong with using the car wash to remove the big stuff...avoid direct full force spray on the delicate stuff of course...follow that with a normal wash & wax.
