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Old May 16, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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Don't let it dry. Rinse, rinse, rinse and then rinse more.
I use it carefully a few times per year.
Yeah more expensive, xxx is better. Blah blah ozone blah
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 08:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Hunter1979
Taking a poll on who uses S100 total cycle cleaner and how well you like it? I used it for the first time and it left streaks all over. Trying to figure out if I used it wrong or is junk?
I love this product. I use it everytime I wash my bike.

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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:08 PM
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I use it everytime I wash my bike the stuff works great! I rinse my bike spray it down with S100 then rinse again I love it
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:12 PM
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I think it's a bunch of baloney. I have a large bottle, but only use it now for wheels or hard to reach underbelly.

Don't waste your money on it. Use good old soap and water, with occasional waxing.
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:18 PM
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I tried it once and hated it. Maybe I didn't rinse enough.
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by blindsquirrel
I use it and it's great. Make sure the bike is cool and rinse well. I also cut it with water 50/50 and it works just as well.
+1, I cut it 50/50. I think it works great.
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:24 PM
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great product...you do have to rinse completely. use leaf blower to dry it. just takes a few minutes.
 
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Old May 16, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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Used S100 but left streaks before I realized I wasn't rinsing enough. Then I diluted 50/50Now I just use diluted simple green, works great too.
 
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I use the black engine S100 spray stuff...Looks new after using it. For the rest of it just dawn dishwasing detergent and water.
 
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I just used it for the first time - I loved it. Wet the bike, sprayed it on, rinsed it off, dried it with a chamois - perfect!.
I also carry a can of Pledge & a good microfiber cloth in the tourpak.
 
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