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Cleaning products
« on: October 12, 2010, 18:21:00 »
Because of my current love affair with my Bike I have actually taken an interest in cleaning it and making it look nice and shiny  :grin:

I have found that Tech7 Power Cleaner works better than Muc off or Fuchs off  :shock: AND the best find was Turtle Wax 'ICE' . Spray on, wipe off then buff to a shine. This was recommended to me and I'm recommending it to you  :thumb:

It works well on Metal & Plastics alike and because it contains PTFE it also acts like 'Back to Black'

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Re: Cleaning products
« Reply #1 on: October 12, 2010, 19:40:11 »
on the bike and the rolls`s I use demon shine or any meguiars products, their spray silicone is the nuts and the leather care is fantastic, I don't think you can beat meguiars.
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Re: Cleaning products
« Reply #2 on: October 12, 2010, 20:34:24 »
Good choice Andy, but I've not used Tech7, always been pleased with the other 2 but might give it a try next time, even though I don't usually leave mine to get too bad before a bath. ICE polish liquid, not spray, is the biz', use it all the time and it seems to last forever.
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Re: Cleaning products
« Reply #3 on: October 12, 2010, 21:49:46 »
I only ever use dead flies and rain water :thumb:
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Re: Cleaning products
« Reply #4 on: October 12, 2010, 22:02:07 »
I use big Dunk's method plus a few wasps for good measure.
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Re: Cleaning products
« Reply #5 on: October 12, 2010, 22:12:10 »
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I only ever use dead flies and rain water :thumb:

Works for me too. (Unfortuantely.)
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Re: Cleaning products
« Reply #6 on: October 12, 2010, 22:19:44 »
Quote from: "Andy V-Strom"
I have found that Tech7 Power Cleaner works better than Muc off or Fuchs off  :shock:

MCN had a BOGOF offer on S-Doc 100 Power Gel earlier in the year so I bought some of that. It's expensive but seems to work really well. Squirt it on, have a cup of tea and then just hose it off. And because it's expensive you're less likely to want to get the pressure washer out too often! :-)
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Re: Cleaning products
« Reply #7 on: October 13, 2010, 09:50:59 »
Quote from: "Andy V-Strom"
Because of my current love affair with my Bike I have actually taken an interest in cleaning it and making it look nice and shiny  :grin:
Hutchie would be disgusted with you  lol
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Re: Cleaning products
« Reply #8 on: October 13, 2010, 12:34:48 »
Quote from: "Juvecu"
Quote from: "Andy V-Strom"
Because of my current love affair with my Bike I have actually taken an interest in cleaning it and making it look nice and shiny  :grin:
Hutchie would be disgusted with you  lol

But Mr Ballou will be ever so proud, not sure what he uses, some expensive concoction.

He even sat there polishing the bloody cans , BEFORE they went on  :crazy:  even the bits you can't see are very shiny now  :grin:

You'll be wanting a vibrating tool next Andy  :grin:  :grin:
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Re: Cleaning products
« Reply #9 on: October 13, 2010, 13:15:43 »
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You'll be wanting a vibrating tool next Andy  :grin:  :grin:

Will I?  :shock:
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Re: Cleaning products
« Reply #10 on: October 13, 2010, 13:17:19 »
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You'll be wanting a vibrating tool next Andy  :grin:  :grin:

Will I?  :shock:


Steve's tool has really brought a smile to his face,  he and KLV rider are always talking about their tools  :grin:
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Re: Cleaning products
« Reply #11 on: October 13, 2010, 14:51:57 »
Quote from: "Catballou"
Quote from: "Andy V-Strom"
Quote from: "Catballou"

You'll be wanting a vibrating tool next Andy  :grin:  :grin:

Will I?  :shock:


Steve's tool has really brought a smile to his face,  he and KLV rider are always talking about their tools  :grin:


HMMMMmm...Vot ve have here is a classic case of tool envy in ze woman... :violin:
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Re: Cleaning products
« Reply #12 on: October 14, 2010, 08:36:45 »
I use a anti acid rain wash followed by MER brings the bike to a lovely shine, even the brushed ally cans.
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