first wash/wax

[getaddicted]

washed/waxed the bike for the first time yesterday. I think I did an ok job, nothing spectacular. I haven't had time to go out and buy supplies yes, so I had to make do with what I could find around me and my friends houses. I used Turtle Wax car wash from my friends house, some at least 10 year old liquid turtle wax from my garage, and I went out and bought some microfiber cloths from walgreens for $3.29. Here's pictures I took today since I did the actual washing at my friends house and didn't have my camera there. It's managed to get a little pollen-y since, god damnit.

[sxlova07]

looks good....I dont use water on my bikes, just spray and wipe

[BLaZNKrON]

+1 Honda Polish FTMFW

[getaddicted]

doesn't that scratch the paint, especially with all the shit in the air? I had a layer of pollen about a quarter of an inch thick on my bike before the wash, and that was from just a few days

[The Snowman]

Looks good, but you need to get some polish on that pipe coming out of the heads.

[R7]

doesn't that scratch the paint, especially with all the shit in the air? I had a layer of pollen about a quarter of an inch thick on my bike before the wash, and that was from just a few days

Yes it does scratch the paint, most are micro scratches but it only takes 1 peice of sand/dirt to make a bunch of scratches before you even realize it
Don't be afraid to wash your bike with soap and water, I usually try to wash mine before a ride so all the water will dry quick..but I wouldn't lose any sleep over washing it and putting it away. It's a motor vehicle designed to be used in wet and dry conditions

[Origin]

its all about the shammy after a wash to get the water spots out, followed by a waxing.

[R7]

its all about the shammy after a wash to get the water spots out, followed by a waxing.

Call me anal but I don't like them either.
The method I use to dry my bike after a wash is a electric leaf blower The less you touch the paint, the longer it will look new

[Origin]

I have one, I dont know if I just didnt do it right but i still ended up with water spots left.

[getaddicted]

Call me anal but I don't like them either.
The method I use to dry my bike after a wash is a electric leaf blower The less you touch the paint, the longer it will look new

thats awesome.

What type of wax do you guys use?

[getaddicted]

chamois?

[getaddicted]

Looks good, but you need to get some polish on that pipe coming out of the heads.

wow, yes I do

[Nix]

Keep in mind it ain't called Honda polish anymore. It's still made, just under a different guise.

Uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!

[Origin]

chamois?

but i like shammy better..at least everyone knew what i meant

But to not let myself get too off topic the bike looks great.

[Nix]

Looks good, but you need to get some polish on that pipe coming out of the heads.

Yeah - that was like looking at a smokin hot chick...you hit the pinky and the index simultaneously with one lick, bringem on up to smooth out the brows...& then...without warning...she cracks a smile only to reveal a mouthful of busted up teeth.

Get on that dawg!! Looks pretty sweet!

[R7]

thats awesome.

What type of wax do you guys use?

I use maguires liquid cleaner/wax and put it on every other or every third wash. I also try to hand glaze it once or twice a season, I use the maguires glaze as well.
Sweatshirts make awesome wax rags..you're welcome

[Cheese]

Looks great! Thanks for sharing.

[Speedracer7c]

looks nice! I just picked up my girlfriend an sv and its such an awesome all around bike

[seth399]

nice, that color looks mint

[ducster]

Nice bike, the blue is wicked nice nice job

[CEO]

Bike looks nice and clean

As far as brands... you want Zaino cleaning products. There is absolutely no substitute.



Also, most people just use a cleaner wax and then stop. That's not what you want to do... a cleaner wax is your most abrasive step of detailing, and when you're done the paint is essentially 'naked'.

After that then you want to do a polish, and a top wax (like a yellow / carnuba wax). This isn't just about bling, fellas, it's about protecting your paint (maintaining said bling).

[Jaynnus]

Your supposed to wash them things?

[Cheese]

Your supposed to wash them things?

I have Mothers 3 step wax. By step 2 I'm like, "screw this, I going for a ride!"

[getaddicted]

Also, most people just use a cleaner wax and then stop. That's not what you want to do... a cleaner wax is your most abrasive step of detailing, and when you're done the paint is essentially 'naked'.

After that then you want to do a polish, and a top wax (like a yellow / carnuba wax). This isn't just about bling, fellas, it's about protecting your paint (maintaining said bling).

clarify... what would be a cleaner wax, and what would be a top wax?

[MotoFreak]

Bike looks awesome bro!

As far as wax goes...Zymol is the best cleaner wax out there, in that it cleans and protects, but its best to apply another coat of a protectant as well.
Like Cheese stated you can get the Mothers 3 Step which is a cleaner, polish and seal, but thats an all morning or afternoon thing.
I use S100 to wash (2 coats for heavy bugs) wipe with a regular towel then I Zymol first, and Turtle Wax ICE for the polish and protect. BLING!