Turtle Wax
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Road Master
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From: Wisconsin
Turtle Wax
Did the turtle wax balck box to the EG this evening. Holy crap! It looks like you could dip a spoon into the paint!
Took the bags off, took the seat off, and did her from stem to stern. Did all the chrome too. I forgot how good the black box worked. If it didnt get dark on me I would have snapped a pic,,,,sorry
Took the bags off, took the seat off, and did her from stem to stern. Did all the chrome too. I forgot how good the black box worked. If it didnt get dark on me I would have snapped a pic,,,,sorry
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
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From: Central Florida
All you did was "cover up" any imperfections. You did nothing to "correct" or level out the paint. The stuff won't last very long if you ride your bike. Disclaimer: I am a professional detailer.
Road Master
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What do you recomend....short of bringing it to you...lol i use griots #3 polish and there 3" orbital buffer.....works pretty good
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Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2011
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LOL. That was good.
Every paint job needs looked at on an individual basis. First, you will want to wash. Next, you will clay bar (if needed). Our bikes aren't like cars with large roofs or hoods to catch a lot of "fallout". After that, you have to determine how bad the swirling or hazing is. Therefore, some type of cleaner (or cutting agent) needs to be used to level or smooth out the scratches or swirls. Then, you need to get rid of residual cleaning marks with a good polish. Then, finally you can top off with your choice of a pure carnauba wax. Doing anything short of this will produce lousy results to a "trained" eye. The layman will think it looks great and that is fine too. In between waxings and after a wash any type of "quick detailer" is good to use.
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