Wax

[Mykneesbehurtin]

This will end up like a oil thread im sure lol,so i bought a bottle of the Mequires Hybrid Ceramic wax been wanting to try it,so i followed the instructions for the first application which is wash bike then spray onto wet paint then wipe off with a dry towel.

So i started with the front fairing and noticed that the running lights had a slight milky look to it before wiping it off,once wiped off and dry it was shiny.So being concerned about using it around the black on the engine i covered the engine components with a towel when spraying the tank.After i got it completely dry the paint looked wet it was so shiny.

So i sent Mequires a email about using it on the engine an the answer surprised me a little they really wouldn't say if i should or shouldn't. Has anyone ever used the Mequires and what were the results if you sprayed it on the engine,i have heard about F11 Top Coat but refuse to pay the price.Thanks.

 

[kodiak198]

I use a lot of meguire’s products but not this one. I am interested to see if anyone has any experience with it also.

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Time wise maybe a half hour longer then it took to wash and dry the trike,but since you are waxing as you dry it does save waxing time.keep in mind you still have to wax the engine covers.

 

[bikerbillone]

Mykneeshurtin, that user name always gets my attention......So what did you do, or are you doing? Did you get them fixed or what, if anything?

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

40 plus years as a toolmaker,standing on concrete for 10 hours a day has taken its toll on my hips and knees.Just had my right knee replaced this January so once it gets completely healed i should change my screen name to my one knee be hurtin. Plus it was a play on words as to why i switched to a trike.

 

[bikerbillone]

Good answer, I've had work on both hips, guess the knees will be next, no fun there but it is what it is, no complaints, I can still ride.

 

[Phu Cat]

My experience with waxes is the easier they are to apply, the less time they will stand up to soap and water. Paste wax usually lasts the longest. Anybody else notice this?

PC

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

My experience with waxes is the easier they are to apply, the less time they will stand up to soap and water. Paste wax usually lasts the longest. Anybody else notice this?

PC

I have used Turtle wax Black Box wax on my Road Glide and both my black trikes,very time consuming to apply but always did a good job .Since this was supposed to be after the first application a wash,rinse,spray on wax then rinse and dry i thought i would give it a try.

 

[hogcowboy]

I've wondered if waxes are better than the popular ceramic polymers. Those make it look so easy compared to waxes.:Shrug::Shrug::Shrug:

 

[CrystalPistol]

Still like the old "Liquid Glass" ….

 

[Mykneesbehurtin]

Still like the old "Liquid Glass" ….

Cant find it around here.Amazon has it $67 for a can......nope.