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Re:BEST WAY TO WASH ROADIE????? 3 Years, 1 Month ago
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You'll also notice that even though you wipe it off it may streak once it dries ... just wipe again with a cloth.
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Re:BEST WAY TO WASH ROADIE????? 3 Years, 1 Month ago
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For the bugs on the windshield area, take a towel, wet it get it real hot in the microwave and lay it over. Let it sit for a few seconds and wipe. All the bugs are gone.
I use Showtime for everything, paint, chrome, bags, seat you name it I use it on. I never use water except for grease.
Degreaser, dawn dish soap, water and a brush to get in the cracks. Rinse and rinse again.
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Re:BEST WAY TO WASH ROADIE????? 3 Years, 1 Month ago
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I use the Mister Clean car washer it really dose work hardly any hand drying to do
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Re:BEST WAY TO WASH ROADIE????? 3 Years, 1 Month ago
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I just use the Honda (not called that now) Spray cleaner for the majority of the cleaning and some Nevr-Dull chrome batting polish on the pipes and large chrome pieces. Have never used water on the bike.
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Re:BEST WAY TO WASH ROADIE????? 3 Years, 1 Month ago
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How about cleaning white-wall tires that look brownish? I've tried Formula 88 and Bleche-Wite and neither worked. Any home remedies?
(I hope this is not considered highjacking) 
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Re:BEST WAY TO WASH ROADIE????? 3 Years, 1 Month ago
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djroger wrote:
How about cleaning white-wall tires that look brownish? I've tried Formula 88 and Bleche-Wite and neither worked. Any home remedies?
(I hope this is not considered highjacking)
Roger
i had a cadiliac with white walls and the what work for me was "scotch brite steel wool" its what they used back in the day.
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Re:BEST WAY TO WASH ROADIE????? 3 Years, 1 Month ago
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FWIW...I wash my R* with good quality auto wash then hose off. I use chamois cloth and gently blow excess water off with compressed air.
When dry I use three products (1) clear plastic polish for windscreen; (2) Purple for chrome and alloy parts, including rims and spokes; (3) Auto polish for painted parts, including frame. All polishes are buffed by hand with soft cloth.
Pre-wash includes spray with 'Bug and Tar' remover on heavy grime, including any grime on the exhaust pipes. Alternative is kerosene.
I also remove the three screws and lift the speedo panel from the fuel tank to dry and clean underneath.
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Re:BEST WAY TO WASH ROADIE????? 3 Years, 1 Month ago
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Glad to see I'm not the only one who has spent multiple hours washing a Roadie. I rinse, wash with dish soap and a large soft sponge, rinse and repeat, then dry with an 'Absorber.' Then I'll take if for a short (few blocks) ride to get the water out of the tough spots, then dry it with a clean T-shirt. I'm sure there are better ways, but I like to spend my time ridin' as much as possible. I'll also be trying out Pledge come spring and maybe some of that S100 that everyone's talking about.
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Re:BEST WAY TO WASH ROADIE????? 3 Years, 1 Month ago
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Tighedog wrote:
Cougar wrote:
Personally I would think twice before using a power washer on anything but my tires as pressurized water can be very destructive and intrusive but if I was going to do it anyway I would go to the local car wash and get the guys in the back to use their steam guns on it.Dawn dish washing soap is the best degreaser I have used but make sure you rinse it and rinse it again.Nevr-dull is what I use on the chrome to clean it....Coug
I've heard Dawn dish soap has chemicals that are not friendly to paint, any truth to that?
I have heard that as well that is why I rinse and rinse again until no soap residual is left.I am by no means an expert about it but I have heard all dish detergents are not good on paint or actually the clearcoat .I look at it this way I use it mainly on wheels,engines, underbody etc. grease build up spots and I rinse until no soap foam can be seen and I do not use it all the time just on tough jobs .I have never had a paint problem because of it . The question was whats the best degreaser was what I was answering not what do I wash my paint with but IMO you bring up a valid point that should have been made Thanks ....Cougar
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Last Edit: 2009/01/06 03:51 By Cougar.
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Re:BEST WAY TO WASH ROADIE????? 3 Years, 1 Month ago
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djroger wrote:
How about cleaning white-wall tires that look brownish? I've tried Formula 88 and Bleche-Wite and neither worked. Any home remedies?
(I hope this is not considered highjacking)
Roger
I use Simple Green with a soft bristle brush. Just spray it on then rinse with water. It cleans the wheels (cast) as well.
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Last Edit: 2009/01/06 14:33 By fastjohnny.
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