How Do I Keep This Thing Clean
Plexus Cleaner
Cleans bugs no problem... I carry 7oz. can on all my travels
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html
PlexusŽ was developed for use in the aviation industry - specifically, for cleaning and protecting aircraft windshields and painted surfaces. As plexus became more and more popular, people quickly discovered it could be used on a limitless variety of plastic surfaces. Since then, Plexus has continued to grow in popularity, and today it is recognized as the most effec
Cleans bugs no problem... I carry 7oz. can on all my travels
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html
PlexusŽ was developed for use in the aviation industry - specifically, for cleaning and protecting aircraft windshields and painted surfaces. As plexus became more and more popular, people quickly discovered it could be used on a limitless variety of plastic surfaces. Since then, Plexus has continued to grow in popularity, and today it is recognized as the most effec
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 527
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From: Eugene, Oregon
How many times do I gotta repeat myself?
Forget the CAN of Pledge, get the Pledge WIPES!
A) Smaller package.
B) Don't need no stinkin' towels. Just throw the dirty, used wipes away.
C) The wipes can get into the tiniest areas you can imagine. Compare the thickness of a Kleenex to a bath towel.
D) The packs of wipes don't roll around in your tour-pack or saddle bags. You can squish them in almost anywhere.
E) Last time I took the time to compare, the wipes were $3.99 for a pack of 25. For me, that's 5 detailing jobs. The can cost close to $6.00, and I only got 2 1/2 jobs out of it.
Oh, yeah...I do follow it up with a microfiber towel.
Don't forget the SOS pads or CRC Hydro Force for the wheels (especially the wide whitewalls)....
Forget the CAN of Pledge, get the Pledge WIPES!
A) Smaller package.
B) Don't need no stinkin' towels. Just throw the dirty, used wipes away.
C) The wipes can get into the tiniest areas you can imagine. Compare the thickness of a Kleenex to a bath towel.
D) The packs of wipes don't roll around in your tour-pack or saddle bags. You can squish them in almost anywhere.
E) Last time I took the time to compare, the wipes were $3.99 for a pack of 25. For me, that's 5 detailing jobs. The can cost close to $6.00, and I only got 2 1/2 jobs out of it.
Oh, yeah...I do follow it up with a microfiber towel.
Don't forget the SOS pads or CRC Hydro Force for the wheels (especially the wide whitewalls)....
Road Master
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 892
Likes: 10
From: in the wind
try using automotive grade ( fine ) steel wool on the chrome.Rub lightly ( my wife says that too...lol ) and it doesn't scratch and really shines the chrome right up. bugs come off with ease. Micro fiber towles for the paint
Road Captain
Joined: Oct 2008
Posts: 726
Likes: 1
From: Metropolis
Just had my bike done by the automatic bike wash at the local HD dealer. Took it in for service and they did it as part of the servicing. I wasn't thrilled when I first saw they did that, but the more I looked at my bike and saw what a really nice job that thing did. I'm a believer. I'll be looking for these bike washes when I'm on the road. It's not a high pressure spray wash, like with a wand.... It even air dries it after it's done with the wax and spot free rinse. Not saying that I'll be taking it there every time I need to clean my bike... just responding that when you're on the road, it's a great easy way to get your bike clean and shiny.
Tourer
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 362
Likes: 0
From: Piedmont,SC
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I was doing good and really interested in this thread until I got to Road Rangers avatar, then my mind went to hell.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,803
Likes: 11
From: El Paso, Texas
How many times do I gotta repeat myself?
Forget the CAN of Pledge, get the Pledge WIPES!
A) Smaller package.
B) Don't need no stinkin' towels. Just throw the dirty, used wipes away.
C) The wipes can get into the tiniest areas you can imagine. Compare the thickness of a Kleenex to a bath towel.
D) The packs of wipes don't roll around in your tour-pack or saddle bags. You can squish them in almost anywhere.
E) Last time I took the time to compare, the wipes were $3.99 for a pack of 25. For me, that's 5 detailing jobs. The can cost close to $6.00, and I only got 2 1/2 jobs out of it.
Oh, yeah...I do follow it up with a microfiber towel.
Don't forget the SOS pads or CRC Hydro Force for the wheels (especially the wide whitewalls)....
Forget the CAN of Pledge, get the Pledge WIPES!
A) Smaller package.
B) Don't need no stinkin' towels. Just throw the dirty, used wipes away.
C) The wipes can get into the tiniest areas you can imagine. Compare the thickness of a Kleenex to a bath towel.
D) The packs of wipes don't roll around in your tour-pack or saddle bags. You can squish them in almost anywhere.
E) Last time I took the time to compare, the wipes were $3.99 for a pack of 25. For me, that's 5 detailing jobs. The can cost close to $6.00, and I only got 2 1/2 jobs out of it.
Oh, yeah...I do follow it up with a microfiber towel.
Don't forget the SOS pads or CRC Hydro Force for the wheels (especially the wide whitewalls)....
Cruiser
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 103
Likes: 0
I wouldn't use a wax product. Wax melts in the hot sun and attracts dirt and dust. I use Meguiar’s NXT Generation Tech Wax Paste (synthetic) on my bikes and cars. It is easy to apply, seals the paint, UV protection and lost longer than wax. Dirt will wash off with a hose with no soap.
I hope this helps.
I hope this helps.
Last edited by txrancher47; Jul 31, 2010 at 12:37 PM.
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From: The Desert SouthWest
If you ride hard (on big trips I run 650 miles a day, so not alot of energy left to detail the bike) it's pretty difficult to take the time to do alot of cleaning. I guess an hour or two at a self car wash mid-way between points A and Z and some detailing with Pledge is your best bet. Usually I just wash it when I get to where I'm going.
At home here I wash my bike about once a month. I log about 2500 miles a month, so just blow the dust off it with the air hose at home and throw a sheet over it and that's it.
