Bike Detailing

Rider · 02-26-2008, 12:48 PM

What do you guys use to detail your bikes? I use Yamaha brand Bike Polish, but I keep hearing good things about Plexis. Anybody use that stuff?

Beefcake Morris · 02-26-2008, 12:52 PM

Well, for the inbetween waxes I use plexis. I have found that it leaves no residue and works great with micro fiber towels.

I am still a huge fan though of the 3 step mothers waxing system with a final coat of spray detail at the end of the steps. Getting ready to do the 3 step here for bike week.

marko138 · 02-26-2008, 01:05 PM

I use plain old car washing soap for a real deal wash. For a quick wipe down I have some spray stuff that works pretty well....don't know the brand off the top of my head.

neebelung · 02-26-2008, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Beefcake Morris

Well, for the inbetween waxes I use plexis. I have found that it leaves no residue and works great with micro fiber towels.

I am still a huge fan though of the 3 step mothers waxing system with a final coat of spray detail at the end of the steps. Getting ready to do the 3 step here for bike week.

Personally I'm a fan of Honda Polish, but Beefcake is by far the expert on detailing...

marko138 · 02-26-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by neebelung

Personally I'm a fan of Honda Polish, but Beefcake is by far the expert on detailing...

I've heard alot of people say nothing but good things about Honda Polish.

Rider · 02-26-2008, 01:12 PM

My bike never gets dirty enough to take a hose to it. I dont ride in the rain and I dont ever ride through water. I just use my polish after every ride. I've had it 2 years and it's never seen the hose once and it still looks showroom condition. I have only put 8500 miles on it though.

fpzx10 · 02-26-2008, 02:13 PM

on the Honda Polish

fpzx10 · 02-26-2008, 02:14 PM

Mr Lefty · 02-26-2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by fpzx10

on the Honda Polish

THAT'S FUCKING PRICELESS!

I just use Maguires Quick Detail Spray... I've washed my bike with water exactly twice... when i first got it... and right before I put it up this last October (as it's gonna sit for almost a year) after a ride though it gets a nice spray down of Maguire's Quick Detail wax and a rub down... it'll even take off the bugs!

just keep it off your mirrors... or you'll need to clean those with a good glass cleaner(not windex) to get them clean again.

Gas Man · 02-26-2008, 11:13 PM

Hands down the best stuff out is Wizards. They offer a whole line of products!

02-26-2008, 12:48 PM	#1
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	Bike Detailing What do you guys use to detail your bikes? I use Yamaha brand Bike Polish, but I keep hearing good things about Plexis. Anybody use that stuff?

02-26-2008, 02:13 PM	#7
fpzx10 Rides a Crotch Scooter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2007 GSXR 750 Posts: 714	on the Honda Polish __________________

02-26-2008, 02:14 PM	#8
fpzx10 Rides a Crotch Scooter Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2007 GSXR 750 Posts: 714	__________________

02-26-2008, 11:13 PM	#10
Gas Man Trip's Assistant Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Imported from Detroit Moto: 2009 HD Street Classic Posts: 12,149	Hands down the best stuff out is Wizards. They offer a whole line of products! __________________ -Chris "Why pay somebody else to fuck up your bike?" Run Amsoil Product

02-26-2008, 12:52 PM	#2
Beefcake Morris Trailer Queen Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Jacksonville Moto: 2008 All black GSXR 1000 Posts: 54	Well, for the inbetween waxes I use plexis. I have found that it leaves no residue and works great with micro fiber towels. I am still a huge fan though of the 3 step mothers waxing system with a final coat of spray detail at the end of the steps. Getting ready to do the 3 step here for bike week.

02-26-2008, 01:05 PM	#3
marko138 DefenderOfTheBuelliverse Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Parts Unknown Moto: Buell XB12R Posts: 18,585	I use plain old car washing soap for a real deal wash. For a quick wipe down I have some spray stuff that works pretty well....don't know the brand off the top of my head.

02-26-2008, 01:12 PM	#6
Rider Moto GP Star Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 12,156	My bike never gets dirty enough to take a hose to it. I dont ride in the rain and I dont ever ride through water. I just use my polish after every ride. I've had it 2 years and it's never seen the hose once and it still looks showroom condition. I have only put 8500 miles on it though.