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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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I use a Swiffer lightly also, works great.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Love the Swiffer. I live on a dirt road, so dust is a constant issue. If you use it lightly, no swirl marks. Also, I have a coat of wax, so even if it did leave swirl marks, it would be in the wax.

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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by dchoran


OK,

My scoot gets pretty "dusty" after a day ride. Won't need a wash or shine, it just gets that thin film of light dirt everywhere that makes it look like $hit.

Used to wipe that crap off with a feather duster or a rag.

Now I'm using the Swiffer.

In under two minutes, the dust in gone - top to bottom / front to back.

And it keeps that "wet wax shine". This thing is awesome.

Over the past few weeks since using Swiffer, I've gotten more comments on the looks of my scoot than the last five years combined - no kidding

Go figure. Just thought I'd pass the tip it along - kinda "girlie" but it does the job well

Dave H.
+1 Been using it for years, wife caught me and now I have to buy my own.

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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Thanks for the tip! I will give it a try.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 03:49 PM
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I just got thru trying it out after reading this post. Works great and I like it better than my mini California Duster because it fits in smaller places like between the saddle badges and fenders. And it is disposable instead of worrying about the dirt in the California Duster.

Thanks for the tip.

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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:05 PM
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First everyone says try Pledge. Now the Swiffer. What next? Fabric softner to make the seat better? Plug in Air Freshener so you won't smell the road-kill? Hand creme to make the grips feel better? I don't know, maybe I'll go try everything the wife uses and then see what works. Any other ideas out there? Can you tell it's raining today?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:26 PM
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The guy who sold me my Ultra told me about the Swiffer. The dealer users them on the display floor models to keep them shiny. Works great.
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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Well, according to the Swiffer ad, it's the "thousands of fluffy fibers" that make the difference. Somehow fluffy and Harley just don't sound right! LOL
 
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Originally Posted by UltraTheo
I don't know, maybe I'll go try everything the wife uses and then see what works.
Tampons around the gas cap for the spills?
 
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Greaseball
I'm hesitant to use a California duster, or anything else like that, on my black bike to the sames reasons. It seems that black gets swirl marks just by looking at it. Anyone with a black bike having success with these products without producing swirls/scratches?

No scratches the **** out of my black paint............
 
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