Keepin' it clean - Honda Shadow Forums : Shadow Motorcycle Forum

Chaps · 11-28-2012, 11:17 PM

So as a newbie, let me ask:

What do you use to clean your bike?

The guy I bought my bike from recommended "Protectall" and it works great.

David Edwards · 11-28-2012, 11:39 PM

I use meguiars auto wax in the paste on all the painted surfaces. This leaves an awsome shine that looks like glass and also makes all the black painted frame parts looks like new. Easy on and easy off. I also like the meguiars chrome polish, it makes the chrome shine like new. when ever i stop some where, whether its getting gas or just something to eat, i always get compliments on my bike.

-AJ · 11-28-2012, 11:57 PM

"ProtectAll" is a great product. i use it nearly everytime after i wash my bike.

bikenut · 11-29-2012, 12:51 AM

I drive it through the brushless carwash.
Have not needed a shower in months.

invalidsession · 11-29-2012, 06:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bikenut

I drive it through the brushless carwash.
Have not needed a shower in months.

pmsl, must help keep laundry costs down as well.

Chris.

roadsnakes · 11-29-2012, 06:52 AM

Lemon pledge

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PainterD · 11-29-2012, 07:22 AM

I've been using Simple Green to clean it after long rides (bugs/road dirt, etc.) and use lemon Pledge for quick cleaning. I recommends using Simple Green in my Honda owners manual, so I went with it.

John Hopkins · 11-29-2012, 08:02 AM

I stick with the old ways and things we used before all these fancy bottles and cleaners came out..

Rainwater..

John.

GPSchmidt · 11-29-2012, 08:03 AM

Has anyone tried S100? I keep hearing good things about it.

S100 Total Cycle Cleaner

kacealraid · 11-29-2012, 09:05 AM

I use a bucket, car wash solution, and a rag. I dry it off by riding it.

11-28-2012, 11:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
-AJ Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: good ole' kentucky Posts: 3,454	"ProtectAll" is a great product. i use it nearly everytime after i wash my bike. __________________ I started out with nothin'... and i still got most of it left. 2006 Honda VTX-1300R Memphis Shades Batwing, Stock "C" Model Pipes, Mustang Seat, Mustang Fender Bib, National Cycle Hard Bags, Lindby Multibar, Küryakyn Sound System, Küry ISO Grips, Küry Grill Cover, Küry L.E.D Light Kit, Küry Triple Whammy, Küry Constellation Light Bar, TTO Tach, Metzeler Tires, Chromed Wheels and much, much more.

11-29-2012, 12:51 AM	#4 (permalink)
bikenut Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 390	I drive it through the brushless carwash. Have not needed a shower in months. __________________ 1997 American Classic Edition Shadow VT1100 C2

11-29-2012, 06:52 AM	#6 (permalink)
roadsnakes Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 598	Lemon pledge Lemon pledge ' __________________ "All I want to do is ride my machine" [img]

11-29-2012, 07:22 AM	#7 (permalink)
PainterD Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Central, Minnesota Posts: 7,530	I've been using Simple Green to clean it after long rides (bugs/road dirt, etc.) and use lemon Pledge for quick cleaning. I recommends using Simple Green in my Honda owners manual, so I went with it. __________________

11-29-2012, 08:02 AM	#8 (permalink)
John Hopkins Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Tredegar,South Wales, near England, not far from Scotland. Posts: 3,412	I stick with the old ways and things we used before all these fancy bottles and cleaners came out.. Rainwater.. John. __________________ Beauty is only skin deep but ugly goes right to the bone.

11-28-2012, 11:39 PM	#2 (permalink)
David Edwards Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mayfield Ky. Posts: 165	I use meguiars auto wax in the paste on all the painted surfaces. This leaves an awsome shine that looks like glass and also makes all the black painted frame parts looks like new. Easy on and easy off. I also like the meguiars chrome polish, it makes the chrome shine like new. when ever i stop some where, whether its getting gas or just something to eat, i always get compliments on my bike.

11-29-2012, 08:03 AM	#9 (permalink)
GPSchmidt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Allegan, Michigan Posts: 883	Has anyone tried S100? I keep hearing good things about it. S100 Total Cycle Cleaner __________________ Greg 1993 Harley-Davidson XLH 1200 Sportster 1991 Harley-Davidson FLTCU Tour Glide Four Wheels Move the Body, Two Wheels Move the Soul

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