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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 12:23 AM
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Finally got the hi-sign from the painter; he said wait 3mo before waxing. It's been 3mo. Warmed up the garage, went to work and must say the s100 did a stellar job! It looks great.

Sticks in my mind though (you know how that voice won't go away) that there's a "better" wax. It was a friend who visits this forum every now/then. His first love is detailing and in talking to him, he seems to know what he's doing. I didn't know there was so much to it.

I'll talk to him but wonder, do any of you have opinions on s100 or any others? Tkx for replies in advance!
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 12:54 AM
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You should give Turtle Wax ICE a try. It doesn't cost a lot. I like to use it over a good wax. Makes the paint super slick and really helps when it's time to get those DAMN bugs off the fairing.

BTW, I have use the s100 and it is good stuff. Have you used their metal polish soap? I was skeptical but it is by far the best product I've used on chrome and aluminum.

Anyone else????
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 01:51 AM
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>>You should give Turtle Wax ICE a try. I like to use it over a good wax.<<

You're saying to use ICE on the tins, after applying s100? Interesting. Why? Was is ICE?

>>Have you used their metal polish soap? I was skeptical but it is by far the best product I've used on chrome and aluminum.<<

No I haven't. Long ago I got in the habit of using the same wax on all parts. Or I'd use an auto chrome polish but not wax it. I dunno .

I look forward to an awsome thread ! I have a feeling it's going to cost me some $$$ though ...
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 02:28 AM
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>>You should give Turtle Wax ICE a try. I like to use it over a good wax.<<

You're saying to use ICE on the tins, after applying s100? Interesting. Why? Was is ICE?

>>Have you used their metal polish soap? I was skeptical but it is by far the best product I've used on chrome and aluminum.<<

No I haven't. Long ago I got in the habit of using the same wax on all parts. Or I'd use an auto chrome polish but not wax it. I dunno .

I look forward to an awsome thread ! I have a feeling it's going to cost me some $$$ though ...
ICE is a clear liquid spray on polish. I don't know if it's a wax but I doubt it. You spray it on and buff it lightly. It's pretty cheap and worth a try for the money I think. Several other guys on the forum are using it. I'm sure we'll hear from them too later.

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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 02:41 AM
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I really like S100 cleaner for the whole bike and S100 engine brightner for the engine. easy on and easy off, keeps it looking new.
For my chrome I use never dull, it too is so easy on & off and keeps the shiney stuff shiney (don't attract dust either)
I have used Turtle Wax ICE paste wax and I must say it was the worst waste of 18 bucks I ever spent. Perhaps the spray is better as mention above, but I will keep using Maguires Gold Class.
That's my .02
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:00 AM
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S100 wax, and then Wizards polish and cleaner for touch-up cleaning.

http://www.innate.com/Supplies/Wizards/Wizards.htm


Great stuff, and recommended by painters.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:05 AM
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i use the ice to remove bugs after riding and after i wax very good stuff.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 04:59 AM
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s100 is great for cleaning but if you want wax, then mothers is the way to go without a doubt! gives your paint that silky feeling for a long time....
 
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you guys should give some of Adam's polishes product a try. I have only found them online. I don't want to violate any rules by posting a link, but if you google it, it will come up. I detail cages as a side thing. Their detail spray is unlike any other I have tried, you spray it on and wipe it off like any other detailer, but if you go back with a dry microfiber, it buffs out and really pops. It can be used on pretty much all the bike's surfaces.
 
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 05:52 AM
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s100 cleaner is IMO the worst sheet I've ever used, period. If you don't scrub every drop of it off it leaves a white pecker track like stuff on it like a white mist. Absolutely hate it. However the engine brightener works as its supposed to.
I like the Iron Horse polish myself.
 
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