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Chrisj CMA
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« on: June 24, 2024, 04:27:11 PM »

I’ve been using Meguiars spray wax. Then I found Meguiars ceramic wax. I think I posted the original results a few months ago. The ceramic shine lasted six or seven months so I did a second coat Saturday. WOW. Second coat is like magic. I did the bike and the car. So quick and easy!!  Perfect








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« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2024, 06:19:35 PM »

Looks to work pretty well! Is this the liquid/cream or the spray hybrid ceramic wax?

...I really should wash my bikes some day...
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« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2024, 06:33:36 PM »

Looks to work pretty well! Is this the liquid/cream or the spray hybrid ceramic wax?

...I really should wash my bikes some day...


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« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2024, 06:41:19 PM »

Appreciate it... I might pick a bottle up and actually wash my bikes for the first time in years, they definitely need it!

Thanks!
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2024, 06:45:15 PM »

Appreciate it... I might pick a bottle up and actually wash my bikes for the first time in years, they definitely need it!

Thanks!

I definitely recommend a good regular waxing before the ceramic treatment.
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2024, 07:06:54 PM »

I really should wash my bikes some day...

Just ride through a car wash.   Grin
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« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2024, 08:02:08 PM »

I really should wash my bikes some day...

Just ride through a car wash.   Grin

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« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2024, 03:56:21 AM »

Thanks Chris  ,I'll look in to that stuff ..

I 'm  a big carnauba user the smell is awesome .. And of course the protection..

But with 200k TheBeast  shows it's age under 10'  2funny
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« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2024, 04:57:02 AM »

If you have not cleaned your bike/car lately you should clay bar them first.
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« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2024, 05:37:39 AM »

Love the ceramic finishes!   cooldude
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« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2024, 06:59:08 AM »

If you have not cleaned your bike/car lately you should clay bar them first.

Ya I know that clay bar thing is widely used by professional detailers but the clay bar process causes tons of micro scratches. Then you need a rubbing compound. I just skip the clay bar and go straight to the rubbing compound if the finish is a bit rough. Then wax. Perfect
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« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2024, 07:09:25 AM »

Jeff: results look incredible- Theresa was asking what to use on her SRX. I suggested this, but she balked at labor involved. Gonna have to give it a try!
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« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2024, 07:23:09 AM »

If you have not cleaned your bike/car lately you should clay bar them first.

Ya I know that clay bar thing is widely used by professional detailers but the clay bar process causes tons of micro scratches. Then you need a rubbing compound. I just skip the clay bar and go straight to the rubbing compound if the finish is a bit rough. Then wax. Perfect

I agree on the  clay bar, Have  ya  noticed  how  hard  it is  the  get rubbing compound!
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« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2024, 05:46:16 AM »

I like using older tech Lucas Slick Mist spray wax as got I PLENTY of it but I also use it on my bike windshields exclusively after a good cleaning. I'm still using the same small bottle for 13 yrs.
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« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2024, 05:51:41 AM »

I like using older tech Lucas Slick Mist spray wax as got I PLENTY of it but I also use it on my bike windshields exclusively after a good cleaning. I'm still using the same small bottle for 13 yrs.

Put a hybrid ceramic coating over your wax you like and you won’t believe the difference. At least with the Meguiars product, there was no problem going back to my favorite wax before a second coat after a few months
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« Reply #15 on: June 26, 2024, 06:37:33 AM »

Both look great!
What ever you used on the bags, I’d be tempted to use it on the tire sidewalls on the car.
You really got this thing for “Cobra”…even tires.  Cool
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« Reply #16 on: June 26, 2024, 11:05:24 AM »

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You really got this thing for “Cobra”…even tires.  Cool

And your point is?



Cobra chrome



Cobra Drive Train
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #17 on: June 26, 2024, 12:54:31 PM »

The ceramic shine lasted six or seven months so I did a second coat Saturday. WOW. Second coat is like magic.

Jeff, I have two kinds of ceramic spray, and today used it to polish up my kitchen stainless and counters, appliances  and then bathroom porcelain, tub and hardware (all after a good cleaning), and it does a fantastic job there too.   cooldude     (I already did my bikes)

It's 107 outside so I had to come in and find something to do.   Grin   (I know, FL is hot too)
June in VA, and we still have July and August to deal with.

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« Reply #18 on: June 27, 2024, 08:34:26 AM »

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You really got this thing for “Cobra”…even tires.  Cool

And your point is?

What…no hat, no T-shirt?!!
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« Reply #19 on: June 27, 2024, 10:20:32 AM »

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You really got this thing for “Cobra”…even tires.  Cool

And your point is?

What…no hat, no T-shirt?!!

Well if you insist. Ya, we got it goin on  cooldude



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« Reply #20 on: June 27, 2024, 09:31:07 PM »

Awesome…you deserve a sponsorship!  cooldude
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« Reply #21 on: July 04, 2024, 09:21:24 AM »

Just installed my new Cobra Snake license plate frame. Looks great and functional. I had the plate mounted “naked” and it kept getting caught on the cover and cleaning rags. Was getting bent up. So I removed it straightened it out and put the snakes on. No more problems



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Jess from VA
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« Reply #22 on: July 04, 2024, 10:33:52 AM »

Cool.   cooldude

The grass appears to need water.   Grin
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« Reply #23 on: July 04, 2024, 01:03:52 PM »

Cool.   cooldude

The grass appears to need water.   Grin

lol@ grass needs water. It is dying out under the car port from lack of sunshine
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« Reply #24 on: July 05, 2024, 12:09:40 PM »

Frame is cool!

I heard just about a week ago that Ontario had banned the use of them.  Roll Eyes
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« Reply #25 on: July 05, 2024, 01:16:00 PM »

Frame is cool!

I heard just about a week ago that Ontario had banned the use of them.  Roll Eyes

Texas did too. Massive civil disobedience and generally just ignoring it....
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Chrisj CMA
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« Reply #26 on: July 05, 2024, 02:47:09 PM »

What do these people have against snakes???  coolsmiley
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Jess from VA
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« Reply #27 on: July 05, 2024, 04:40:05 PM »

It's one thing to ban license plate covers (clear, tint, or one I used to have with a special reflective coating which purportedly defeated any camera trying to copy my plate number)

It's another to ban simple frames that do not cover any readable part of the plate.

I don't run a frame on my truck plate, but both my Valks have beautiful frames (one with a built in row of bright LEDs for extra brake lights, I would not want to give up).

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« Reply #28 on: July 06, 2024, 03:31:30 PM »

I’ve used Mcguire’s cleaner wax for years (since high school) on all my vehicles. Does a great job getting all the stuck on stuff oll vs clay bar and compound….   The rest of the year I used too used Mcguire’s spay wax, but now I use Wizards deltailer on the whole bike the rest of the year.   I keep it in the bike to touch up and clean the windshield….  Someone on here turned me on to it… but nterested in the stuff you’re talking about. 
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