pocket aces
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2001 Standard / Well not so Standard anymore.
Tampa, Fl
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« on: November 05, 2019, 04:18:48 AM » |
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Our Florida Chapter has several amazing bikes. Some look like they just rolled off the showroom. What is your personal favorite products for your Chrome n paint?
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John Schmidt
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a/k/a Stuffy. '99 I/S Valk Roadsmith Trike
De Pere, WI (Green Bay)
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« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2019, 10:01:07 AM » |
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Elbow grease and Advil.  |
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flsix
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« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2019, 03:37:11 PM » |
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Good one John.  |
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2013 F6B
ESCHEW OBFUSCATION
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_Sheffjs_
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Jerry & Sherry Sheffer
Sarasota FL
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« Reply #3 on: November 05, 2019, 03:38:09 PM » |
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PC black bits up front. Not too much black not too much chrome. Just got back from a ride a took this. Lemon Pledge does it all and no Advil.  |
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Squirrel
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2000 Valkyrie 1500C
Kissimmee, Florida
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« Reply #4 on: November 05, 2019, 06:17:58 PM » |
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I just use a chrome cleaner, such as Turtle brand, and then follow up with a good wax. As far as the paint goes, a light liquid buffing compound or a combo cleaner/wax, followed up with a good carnauba wax. Zep used to make a good carnuba wax a few years ago. I don’t know if it’s still available or not. While I was at Biketocberfest, I purchased some White Diamond polish that I’m going to try on the paint to see how it does. White Diamond also makes a great metal polish that I used on my Valk wheels, which turned out pretty well.
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David (VRCC #39880)
2000 Honda Valkyrie Custom - Midnite
1994 Honda Goldwing GL1500 MotorTrike - Blue Goose
1998 Valkyrie Tourer - newest acquisition
90% work, 10% glory!
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Flrider
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Jack
Kissimmee FL
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« Reply #5 on: November 06, 2019, 08:26:03 AM » |
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I use white diamond metal polish and it works great.
Black paint I use turtle wax black for black paint and it also does a great job.
For red bike I use Lucas speed wax.
In between I have been using the Original Bike Spirits spray for years and I also like the results.
I finally gave in and decided to try lemon pledge for the first time but not convinced that it is better than Bike Spirits.
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sixlow
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« Reply #6 on: November 06, 2019, 02:18:16 PM » |
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I'm still experimenting ! ??? but out of all these I found anything that has anti static properties like this Chemical Guys quick detailer is my go to because it stays cleaner for longer, lots of good products out there these days.  |
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Steel cowboy
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Moving ahead so life won’t pass me by.
Spring Hill, Fl.
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« Reply #7 on: November 07, 2019, 05:35:38 PM » |
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The turtle wax ice black is amazing stuff, but only on black. I use turtle wax ice on all my other toys. It’s fast and easy to apply and buff out.
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2001 black interstate
2003 Jupiter Orange wing
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Squirrel
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2000 Valkyrie 1500C
Kissimmee, Florida
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« Reply #8 on: November 14, 2019, 09:30:48 AM » |
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The Mothers Mag and Aluminum Polish container says not to use it on chrome, but my Brother-in-law has been using it for years and says that he has no problems with it!  I think I'll pass on using it on chrome! |
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David (VRCC #39880)
2000 Honda Valkyrie Custom - Midnite
1994 Honda Goldwing GL1500 MotorTrike - Blue Goose
1998 Valkyrie Tourer - newest acquisition
90% work, 10% glory!
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JimL
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« Reply #9 on: November 17, 2019, 11:09:33 AM » |
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If I am here at the house, I use the Pro Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish. If I'm really motivated (thankfully that doesn't happen too often) I use HondaGloss on the paint. If I am on a road trip, I carry a can of SprayWay Glass Cleaner, it works fantastic on the windshield (contains no ammonia) and the paint.  |
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