What products Do You Use To Detail Your Bike

Apyle · 03-23-2008, 09:38 PM

Mothers Lots and Lots of mothers aluminum polish.

Goshawk · 03-30-2008, 08:44 AM

I use micro fiber cloths, Meguiars Gold Class car wash and wax for the paint and chrome. The wax adds depth
and slightly darkens the paint, Mothers aluminum polish. And S100 engine brightener for the black powder coated parts.

gunnut · 03-30-2008, 09:07 AM

autoglym all over,looks great on my ride,brings out the bling on all my blingy bits

JimNim · 03-30-2008, 08:27 PM

I always used S100 on my XL1200c. I just sold it last weekend and the buyer said that the bike looks like new. I'd have to agree and attribute it to keeping it clean (especially after long rides). When I get my FLHRC, I plan on using S100 again. However, I've picked up some great ideas on polish and other care from everyone else here - thanks!

dhog · 04-03-2008, 01:37 AM

I use the Hd sunwash for the real clean-up.Have found that the bike brite spray works very well and a friend said that he liked it better than s100.Used the trutle wax ice last week and looks good easy to use. The dealer turne me on to some nice chrome polish shmichrome frome gremany only nasty thing better use gloves but is sure easy to use.

Goshawk · 04-03-2008, 04:35 AM

I used to use Simichrome until I found Mothers Metal Polish is a lot less work.

oldbikerbob · 04-12-2008, 04:49 AM

Hi Everyone,

I shared this with Glider and he thought it was a good idea to pass this on to all who may not have thought of this.

To wipe down my bike or polish it, I cut the sleeves off of an old sweat shirt, about twelve to thirteen inches from the bottom of the sleeve. Turn it inside out and slide the knitted end over your hand and watch if your wearing one.

Make sure you have about 2-3 inches past your fingers.
I think you'll see how easy it is to wipe down or polish with it.
It's like rubbing your bike with your hand and you can reach any part your finger can reach or get around.

Give it a try. It's pretty comfortable to use. One sleeve to polish, the other to buff and you don't have to worry about scratches from your rings or watchs.

Old Biker Bob

Ride safe.

tlyoungb · 04-21-2008, 04:51 PM

I just picked up the Harley Glazz at my local HD Dealer. I like it alot. Really easy to apply and it sure leaves a good shine.

Cpt.FancyPants · 04-21-2008, 06:03 PM

I get my cleaning products for free from the detail shop next to my shop. They use the stuff on ferrari's ,Lambo's, Porches ect. so i know its good stuff.

Went over to see what it was they use and this is the mfg here. P&S

parachef · 04-30-2008, 01:38 PM

I use turtle wax ICE wash and wax the wax can be put on any surface without leaving a powder residue I even use it on the instument and dash area and the bike looks great

03-23-2008, 09:38 PM	#31 (permalink)
Apyle Play The Throttle Ride: 1987 FXRS LOWRIDER Join Date: 2008, Jan 26 Location: st.louis MI Posts: 322 My Mood:	Re: What products Do You Use To Detail Your Bike Mothers Lots and Lots of mothers aluminum polish.

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Goshawk Start The Engine Ride: 2007 1200 Roadster Join Date: 2008, Mar 28 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 43 My Mood:	Re: What products Do You Use To Detail Your Bike I use micro fiber cloths, Meguiars Gold Class car wash and wax for the paint and chrome. The wax adds depth and slightly darkens the paint, Mothers aluminum polish. And S100 engine brightener for the black powder coated parts.

03-30-2008, 09:07 AM	#33 (permalink)
gunnut Play The Throttle Ride: 1996 DYNA WIDE GLIDE Join Date: 2008, Mar 29 Location: plymouth,england Posts: 223 My Mood:	Re: What products Do You Use To Detail Your Bike autoglym all over,looks great on my ride,brings out the bling on all my blingy bits

03-30-2008, 08:27 PM	#34 (permalink)
JimNim New Family Ride: 2008 Road King Classic FLHRC Join Date: 2008, Mar 24 Posts: 3 My Mood:	Re: What products Do You Use To Detail Your Bike I always used S100 on my XL1200c. I just sold it last weekend and the buyer said that the bike looks like new. I'd have to agree and attribute it to keeping it clean (especially after long rides). When I get my FLHRC, I plan on using S100 again. However, I've picked up some great ideas on polish and other care from everyone else here - thanks!

04-03-2008, 01:37 AM	#35 (permalink)
dhog Warming The Wheels Ride: 2005 electra glide fireman Join Date: 2008, Jan 02 Posts: 94 My Mood:	Re: What products Do You Use To Detail Your Bike I use the Hd sunwash for the real clean-up.Have found that the bike brite spray works very well and a friend said that he liked it better than s100.Used the trutle wax ice last week and looks good easy to use. The dealer turne me on to some nice chrome polish shmichrome frome gremany only nasty thing better use gloves but is sure easy to use.

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04-03-2008, 04:35 AM	#36 (permalink)
Goshawk Start The Engine Ride: 2007 1200 Roadster Join Date: 2008, Mar 28 Location: Lakewood, Washington Posts: 43 My Mood:	Re: What products Do You Use To Detail Your Bike I used to use Simichrome until I found Mothers Metal Polish is a lot less work.

04-12-2008, 04:49 AM	#37 (permalink)
oldbikerbob New Family Ride: 2007 Sporster XLC 1200 Join Date: 2008, Jan 27 Posts: 9 My Mood:	Re: What products Do You Use To Detail Your Bike Hi Everyone, I shared this with Glider and he thought it was a good idea to pass this on to all who may not have thought of this. To wipe down my bike or polish it, I cut the sleeves off of an old sweat shirt, about twelve to thirteen inches from the bottom of the sleeve. Turn it inside out and slide the knitted end over your hand and watch if your wearing one. Make sure you have about 2-3 inches past your fingers. I think you'll see how easy it is to wipe down or polish with it. It's like rubbing your bike with your hand and you can reach any part your finger can reach or get around. Give it a try. It's pretty comfortable to use. One sleeve to polish, the other to buff and you don't have to worry about scratches from your rings or watchs. Old Biker Bob Ride safe. __________________ Keep The Shiney Side Up !!

04-21-2008, 04:51 PM	#38 (permalink)
tlyoungb Warming The Wheels Ride: 2005 Electra Glide Standard Join Date: 2008, Apr 02 Location: Vero Beach, FL Posts: 114 My Mood:	Re: What products Do You Use To Detail Your Bike I just picked up the Harley Glazz at my local HD Dealer. I like it alot. Really easy to apply and it sure leaves a good shine.

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Cpt.FancyPants Start The Engine Ride: 2008 FLTR Join Date: 2008, Mar 28 Posts: 36	Re: What products Do You Use To Detail Your Bike I get my cleaning products for free from the detail shop next to my shop. They use the stuff on ferrari's ,Lambo's, Porches ect. so i know its good stuff. Went over to see what it was they use and this is the mfg here. P&S Last edited by Cpt.FancyPants : 04-21-2008 at 06:28 PM.

04-30-2008, 01:38 PM	#40 (permalink)
parachef New Family Ride: 2007flhtcu Join Date: 2008, Apr 30 Location: georgia Posts: 2	Re: What products Do You Use To Detail Your Bike I use turtle wax ICE wash and wax the wax can be put on any surface without leaving a powder residue I even use it on the instument and dash area and the bike looks great

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