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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Houston, TX
I wash mine (vivid black) using the tow bucket method then dry with a quality micro fiber / blower. I follow it up with a quality wax. A few times a year I polish it to get out any swirls. I never use a quick detailer spray unless its to take off dried wax. Now my buddy just hoses his of and wipes with a bath towel (pewter) and it looks good ......until you look for the swirls. I guess it all depends on the color. It's a $20k bike, spend a few dollars for some quality products not on a mask. Flame on!
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Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Slidell, Louisiana
Bugslide. I tried all kind of stuff and have a bunch of cans and bottles in my garage. Bugslide is a 1 step wipe on with microfiber cloth. It's all I use now on my black UC.
Last edited by captjon37; Feb 10, 2010 at 10:51 PM.
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From: anacoco, la
Go to a Honda dealer & ask for that spray in the black can --- that was taken off the market for awhile last year. (Must've been some ingredient in it that had to be taken out because it's back on the shelves.) It used to say Honda on it, but I think it's almost a generic thing now. They'll know what you're talking about though. I've used it for a few years now, and that's how I shine 'er up. I think it's great stuff. Use it on everything --- paint, seats, windshield --- everything. Spray it on & wipe it off with a clean towel.
Hey flipbel ---- I just looked at a can of it that I happen to have here at the house, and it's called "Original" Spray Cleaner & Polish. The words "Spray Cleaner & Polish" are in red. The can is a 14oz aerosol can. Black, with a black plastic cover, like a can of spray paint. I also have an EG Classic, and you won't believe how well it'll take the bugs off the fairing & windshield. Doesn't take any elbow grease at all, to get the bugs off, and it really shines everything up nice.
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From: Georgia
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Joined: May 2008
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From: Elkhorn Mnts Oregon
I just ordered this due to the great reviews you guys gave it, I hope it works at least half as good as the review I've read and if it does I will be one happy guy.
Thanks for the info .
Thanks for the info .