[ilb]

So I got home from a quick 40 mi ride last night, didn't want or have time to wash the bike completely. However, I still want to get the bug spatter and minor raod grime off the paint. So, what do all you SVR'ers use to clean your bike after a quick riide?

 

[Lost1888]

Meguires Final Inspection I have been using this stuff for years and buy it by the gallon. Smells great to.

 

[Zach]

So, what do all you SVR'ers use to clean your bike after a quick riide?

Do what? :nosepick:

 

[Syscrush]

Plexus is great stuff. It puts a smooth shine on the paint so it seems the more you use it the easier the bike washes up. I use it on my helmet visors and my 2 shiny bikes. My SV is painted with bedliner, so it doesn't get the special treatment.

 

[madmark33]

I just hand wax it at the beginning of each season. That way i can just hit it with the hose and almost everything comes off. I dont trust many cleaning products.

 

[Oh My Sack!]

Meguires Final Inspection I have been using this stuff for years and buy it by the gallon. Smells great to.

Mequiars Carnuba Wax every few weeks after a good wash down and in between and after the ride I use the Final Inspection stuff, too. It works great. I buy a bag of the terry cloth small towels at Costco and use those exclusively. Throw them in the wash after each use. If you have heavy road grime and tar, a quick wash down of those areas with warm water and Woolite laundry detergent (won't cut the wax protection) would be a good idea so you're not rubbing that nasty grime into your clear coat, then hit it with #34.

 

[Nexus242]

So I got home from a quick 40 mi ride last night, didn't want or have time to wash the bike completely. However, I still want to get the bug spatter and minor raod grime off the paint. So, what do all you SVR'ers use to clean your bike after a quick riide?

Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish with a microfiber cloth will do you just fine.

There can be only one...

 

[Bellicose42]

+1 for Plexus for all the plastics.

The engine I usually leave till I do a full wash.

 

[saabsaviur]

+1 for honda cleaner

 

[madmark33]

i've used that honda stuff. Work's really well IMO.

 

[Iakayak81]

wait until it rains ;D

 

[Zach]

honda polish doesn't exist anymore

 

[Chan]

You guys need to look into Optimum No Rinse Wash and Shine. Its a 3 in 1 product; clay lube, quick detail, and wash.

 

[Nexus242]

honda polish doesn't exist anymore

I have to wonder if the HD is still Honda too??

 

[RD350]

Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish with a microfiber cloth will do you just fine.

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+1

I buy this by the case.

 

[randomSV650]

Plexus Ftw!!!

 

[billbillw]

honda polish doesn't exist anymore

Yeah, but there is a product that is made by the same chemical manufacturer and the the same formula. It is now marketed under the brand name Original Bike Spirits.

http://www.originalbikespirits.com/products.aspx?pid=667

I found out about this product from the proprietor of Marietta Motorsports. The company is here in Georiga. From all accounts, it is identical the original formula that was marketed as Honda Polish.

 

[ilb]

Picked up some Meguires Quick Detailer at Target yesterday, worked great, and does smell nice!!! Thaks all!

 

[RD350]

honda polish doesn't exist anymore

My Honda dealer still stocks it?

 

[Trambo]

Picked up some Meguires Quick Detailer at Target yesterday, worked great, and does smell nice!!! Thaks all!

Bingo. That's what I use. Great product & easily available.