Anyone wax their bike?

[Charlie Bravo_imp]

I hit the tank with a coat of Pledge every so often.

 

[mvk24_imp]

I was between the Mothers and the Nu finish at autozone and went with the mothers cause I think im gonna do my car too so I got more quantity with the can.

I had this maguires ceramic detailer around before for quick wipe downs after I wash her with S100 products (the motorcycle S100 cleaning kit is awesome) they have a spray for our black cooling fins to keep them fresh and clean also.

I didnt use the ceramic coating on her yet the photos are just 2 coats of the mothers carnauba.

Its raining today so with the dampness the mothers took about 8 minutes to dry instead of the usual 3.


I didnt wash the entire bike down because its raining so I washed/dried the important parts and waxed those.

She's literally like a mirror now you can see if you zoom around in the photo.

Mainly I wanted to add some protection to the paint and chrome as mentioned above. The looks are just a plus. Even the headlight and new fairing came out very nice and crystal clear! I also had quite a bit of scratches in the shape of the seat horn on my tank that you could see when you took the seat off.

I used Scratch X on that and washed it off before I waxed and there is almost nothing there now. (I'll post a pic)

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[DBM_imp]

I use Meguiars products on all of my bikes and cars.
The liguid Cleaner/Wax is easily applied, and does wonders
on chrome and paint. And it lasts quite a while too.
I used it and their other products for years. Good stuff.

I use Mequiars Quick Detailer mist with a soft cotton cloth. Amazing shine in minutes.

 

[mvk24_imp]

Another huge plus i didnt think of is the wax makes it easier to clean of the road grime and bugs. So now any bugs hitting my fairing, headlight, mirrors will clean off much easier without scratching the actual surface.

1 more reason to hit it with wax every so often I suppose. Since I'm bored ill wax my helmets for that very reason now. (There's always a giant bee ready to ruin my helmet/lens right after I clean it lol)

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[the Ferret]

Wow .... I have never waxed a helmet in 56 years of riding. lol

 

[mvk24_imp]

Wow .... I have never waxed a helmet in 56 years of riding. lol

I never thought too until I just read how much easier bugs come off on another forum

I cant ride due to health right now so these projects on the bike have kept me focused and gives me something to do when I'm able to

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[Gone in 60]

I buy a gallon of this stuff about once a year. It'll be enough for both bikes, both cars, helmets, and the top of my stove. Goes on like water and wipes right off, leaves a really shiny finish.

 

[mvk24_imp]

I buy a gallon of this stuff about once a year. It'll be enough for both bikes, both cars, helmets, and the top of my stove. Goes on like water and wipes right off, leaves a really shiny finish.

That looks like a good bang for the buck, can you use that with a sprayer like a wash n wax or you just apply it like a liquid wax?

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[frank_imp]

I like Adams polishes. The sealant works well.

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

(this is feelin' like an oil thread)




Rotella T6 5W40 for the CB1100. Smooth as butter.

 

[Lord Popgun]

Wow .... I have never waxed a helmet in 56 years of riding. lol

Says the guy who has never washed a motorcycle in 56 years of riding

 

[gmike_imp]

(this is feelin' like an oil thread)

I like it. I like shiny things, heck I even wax the tool box during the winter. I have used Mother’s & Meguiars, happy with both. Just hit the buy now button for some of that Nanoskin, sounds easy and I like easy.

 

[mvk24_imp]

(this is feelin' like an oil thread)




Rotella T6 5W40 for the CB1100. Smooth as butter.

what have I done !

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(this is feelin' like an oil thread)

I like it. I like shiny things, heck I even wax the tool box during the winter. I have used Mother’s & Meguiars, happy with both. Just hit the buy now button for some of that Nanoskin, sounds easy and I like easy.

Let me know how you like it

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[gmike_imp]

Let’s make some popcorn and enjoy
Will do, supposed to be here Saturday

 

[GoldOxide_imp]

Let’s make some popcorn and enjoy
Will do, supposed to be here Saturday

 

[the Ferret]

Wow .... I have never waxed a helmet in 56 years of riding. lol

Says the guy who has never washed a motorcycle in 56 years of riding

Says the guy who has never washed a motorcycle in 56 years of riding
:rofl:

It got a small rain bath just yesterday

 

[cj599_imp]

I been using rainx on my helmets for a while and i wax it so bugs come off easy

 

[Cormanus]

Wow .... I have never waxed a helmet in 56 years of riding. lol

Says the guy who has never washed a motorcycle in 56 years of riding

Says the guy who has never washed a motorcycle in 56 years of riding
:rofl:

It got a small rain bath just yesterday

And that's enough, isn't it, Ferret? Would be for me.

 

[Gone in 60]

Oh, c'mon, oil threads are fun! mvk24, to answer your question, yes, you can spray the Nanoskin stuff. I fill a spray bottle from the gallon jug as needed and use it on everything. For the cars, after a wash, I spray it on as I dry to kill two birds with one stone. On the bikes, I use it as a detail spray and go over the bikes with it regularly, and to clean up gas dribbles when I'm careless refueling. In fact, I can't remember the last time either of my bikes got a wet wash. For the helmets, whenever I get a bug splat, I just mist the helmet with this spray and wipe off. The slick finish makes bugs and debris easier to wipe off, and if I get caught riding in heavy fog or drizzle, it's like RainX.

Working around people who collect and take care of cars, I'm exposed to a lot of advice about detailing, and periodically get to attend seminars and presentations conducted by detailers. In recent years, many have said that they have moved away from traditional liquid and paste waxes that need to dry and then be buffed off for normal paint maintenance, and that the current crop of higher-end spray-on, wipe-off polymer and ceramic products provide just as much, if not better protection.

Being a detail nut myself, I certainly don't mind using products that make the work quick and easy. And, I tend to agree. No wax or detail product is going to stop a rock chip or a scuff mark. I've got plenty of specialty products for removing imperfections and polishing out scuffs, but for regular maintenance, spray and wipe is my way to go.

 

[Charlie Bravo_imp]

Wow .... I have never waxed a helmet in 56 years of riding. lol

Pledge on the helmet, too, on pretty much everything besides the seat.