kg4fku Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 Honda polish. Is there a better alternative. It's pretty cheap does an excellent job. and requires little effort. What do you use as a wax/polish for your ride? I've used meguires three step wax and polish (looks great lots of effort) Meguires detailer spray ( leaves a slight residue on black but looks great on most everything else) And the old stand by Turtle Wax (Looks OK but not as good as it should) So whats the best you have found for the Blackbird and please say what color yours is......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 I use Meguire's three step shit once or twice a year (clean/polish/wax), Plexus in between. I know everybody here loves the Honda shit, but I've tried it, and prefer the Plexus. Less residue, wipes off and polishes up easier. You can prolly guess what color my bike is :razz: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XX Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 Pledge or a no name brand furniture polish... makes it smell lemonee fresh :grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrdrydr Posted July 6, 2003 Share Posted July 6, 2003 I've never washed my bike. I use Honda Spray Polish exclusively. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vetteman Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 black. i normally use honda polish. but every once in a while i'll wax it with meguires gold. looks a lot better than the honda stuff alone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 orange. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 yellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 lilac. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG BOY Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 lavendar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 What about cleaning the greasy areas, honda polish doesn't do that? Any suggestions there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkbrdrydr Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 What about cleaning the greasy areas, honda polish doesn't do that? Any suggestions there? WD-40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pace Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Zaino Bros. system is just about the best polish that money can buy IMHO. It's expensive, though. My 'bird is black. http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc Brake cleaner / contact cleaner works great on grease. -Pace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spEEdfrEEk Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 Alright, I trust you guys enough to give up my secrets.. Clean the bike really well with something like 409 or Armorall Cleaner. THEN do this: 1) Coat all plastic COMPLETELY with armorall protectant. Use either the wipes, or the spray, COAT it. 2) Let it soak overnight and don't wipe off any excess 3) For the next 3-4 days completely wipe down any excess protectant, smudges, fingerprints, etc. Do not clean with any cleaners, just a dry cloth, or slightly moistened rag. 4) Wipe & buff the every part covered above with a soft cloth and WINDEX. Make sure to get all of the smearing off after the wipedown. Your bike will look showroom for 3-4 months, and any waterspots or gunk will rub right off with a dry cloth. Why? The protectant penetrates the plastic and leaves a very thin and transparent/clear coat (almost wet/liquid in appearance) The windex will clean this thin transparent coat and evaporate "streak free" (why it works so well on glass). Your bike will literally have that new/wet look 24/7. It works miracles. :cool: TJ :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kg4fku Posted July 7, 2003 Author Share Posted July 7, 2003 Wouldn't the amonia in the windex hurt the clear coat. I know you can't use it on window tint. If not the clear then the plastics? I've also been told by an old paint and body man that Dawn liquid detergent will take off old wax. I do this about once a year on all my vehicles. works great to get all that build up off. As for pledge I'd have to see it to believe it. Zaino is really expensive. I've seen it used and it is awesome. Fully senthetic and doesn't leave a build up like wax. It is actually better the more you put on. Some awesome stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe Posted July 7, 2003 Share Posted July 7, 2003 I actually have some questions about spEEDfrEEk's procedure myself, but I must remember that he let us in on his trade secret by his own grace. If he says it works, then I trust that it works. He doesn't have to get into the nitty-gritty chemical bonding, molecular decomposition, yadda-yadda details for me. Joe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwampNut Posted July 8, 2003 Share Posted July 8, 2003 What about cleaning the greasy areas, honda polish doesn't do that? Any suggestions there? Crystal-Glo bike wash. Even removes Chain Wax and brake dust quickly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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