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Old Mar 18, 2013 | 07:40 PM
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I spend more time inspecting my work during the waxing process than you spend on the entire job... I just don't see how the results can be equal.
That's because they are not equal! The quick detailer/Pledge folks would like to think they are, but they're just kidding themselves.

There is NO substitute for proper paint prep (compound/polish/wax), it takes a lot of work to get a liquid wet like shine.
 
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Originally Posted by 2black1s

And what's wrong with Simi Valley?
Nuthin, was just pulling your chain.
 
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Originally Posted by MikeTD3
That's because they are not equal! The quick detailer/Pledge folks would like to think they are, but they're just kidding themselves.

There is NO substitute for proper paint prep (compound/polish/wax), it takes a lot of work to get a liquid wet like shine.
Ahhh an assumer.

1. It's had it's clay bar within the last 3 months.
2. If and when I get scratches bad enough to use polish I would.
3. You obviously don't know what cherry wax is.

More importantly I prefer to spend more time riding it than getting it ready for a bike show.

Nothing personal. To each his own.
 
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Originally Posted by BBStacker
Ahhh an assumer.

1. It's had it's clay bar within the last 3 months.
2. If and when I get scratches bad enough to use polish I would.
3. You obviously don't know what cherry wax is.

More importantly I prefer to spend more time riding it than getting it ready for a bike show.

Nothing personal. To each his own.
So you properly prepare your paint....that was my point....thanks for clarifying it further.

 
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i go out and pet my bike after every ride, but i'm like that with my cars too. keep my stuff looking new all the time, can't help myself.
 
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