Cleaning and maintenance

[dloy1324]

Three part question.
Washing, good car washing soap suffice?

Polishing, auto finish polish ok? What is best product for chrome?

Between washes, best way to remove dust?

Other recommendations and best practice suggestions welcomed.

Thank you

 

[Oldster]

SP100 is really good stuff to wash with, you just spray it down and let it soak a bit then squirt it off. For any wax or polish I tend to stay with Mcguire's. A California duster is great for dusting the bike off and you can get a smaller one that's good for the bike. The dirtier it gets the better it works, weird huh!

 

[Old Road Dog]

For cleaning chrome parts ( not melted boot soles- use easy off oven cleaner) I haven't found anything better than automotive glass cleaner. For protecting chrome ( like in salt air environment) Boeshield T9 works well. For washing painted parts I like Wolfgang Uber. NO PREASSURE WASHER!

 

[Burnerboy]

I use auto soap with wax included

Ronnie
11/27/24

 

[ROAD DOG]

I use Rain try to hit the big puddles, Hopefully the rain stops before I get home, and the sun comes out, so I don't get water spots

 

[ISP-FL]

My routine is drawn from past experiences owning a large boat and tag axle diesel pusher.

I mix McGuires car wash and RainX car wash. After washing I use a leaf blower to knock most the water off. I used to then use a microfiber towel to completely dry but have switched to a large "drying" towel.

Every 6 months I wax with a commercial wax that RV detailers use down here in Florida. It is manufactured by Marks Supply (Venice FL). Between waxes I have been using BugSlide as an instant wax.

As far as the chrome goes I go over it with window cleaner and every couple of months I use some type of chrome polish. I'm not picky about my chrome polishes. I haven't really found one that works a lot better than another.