Black bikes
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: NW Arkansas
I take a bottle of detailing spray and a half dozen micro fibre towels with me. Mist and wipe the bike each night as usual. Towels can be washed in the sink at the motel and hung to dry.
If I get caught in the rain or end up dirtier than normal for some reason, then I either abandon trying to keep the bike clean (only a few days left on the trip) or go to a do-it-yourself car wash and power wash it clean.
When on a trip it is more about the trip and the ride, and I don't fuss as much about trying to keep the bike looking perfect.
Again, if you try cleaning a bike with heavy dirt and grime using a spray bottle you are going to end up with fine scratches.
If I get caught in the rain or end up dirtier than normal for some reason, then I either abandon trying to keep the bike clean (only a few days left on the trip) or go to a do-it-yourself car wash and power wash it clean.
When on a trip it is more about the trip and the ride, and I don't fuss as much about trying to keep the bike looking perfect.
Again, if you try cleaning a bike with heavy dirt and grime using a spray bottle you are going to end up with fine scratches.
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Lawrenceville,GA/Rome,Italy
I have an 06 Ultra that looks fabulous,people ask me if it's a new bike.Every time I get home from a ride I give her a quick bird bath with wet microfiber towels.I use a product called Spyder that removes swirls and apply twice or three times a year another product from the same company called Glare that gives the black paint a deep shine.Probably there are tens of good products out there that do an equally good job but I'm satisfied with the results I get.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 911
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From: Wisconsin
I bought the turtle wax black box kit based on reviews from this forum. I used it on the wifes SUV saturday and although it was time consuming it was well worth the effort!
The paint is liquid looking and her truck is now faster and gets 3-5mpg more! I kid! Seriously though, it rocks and I am going to do both bikes with it
The paint is liquid looking and her truck is now faster and gets 3-5mpg more! I kid! Seriously though, it rocks and I am going to do both bikes with it
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 217
Likes: 1
From: Seattle
This bike is gorgeous.
I wash my bikes with good wash/wax, and dry with compressed/dried shop air. Works well for me. Just don't even TOUCH the black paint when it's dirty!
I wash my bikes with good wash/wax, and dry with compressed/dried shop air. Works well for me. Just don't even TOUCH the black paint when it's dirty!
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,873
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From: NW Arkansas
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