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« on: October 11, 2011, 05:03:05 PM »
I'm getting ready to wash and wax my bikes. I decided to try Turtle Wax's ICE spray on wax. I get good results using the regular Turtle Wax spray on my car.

A test on the Blackbird (black paint) to compare the two has  the ICE looking a little glossier. It definitely has a different feel to it.

What's everyone else using?  
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« Reply #1 on: October 11, 2011, 05:12:36 PM »
Just started using the same stuff and I was surprised by how well it works and how easy it is to apply.
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« Reply #2 on: October 11, 2011, 05:39:00 PM »
Eagle One NanoWax Spray.  Sounds very similar to the Turtle Wax Ice.  Easy to use, no white residue, no elbow grease required, seems to protect as well as anything else I've used.
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« Reply #3 on: October 11, 2011, 05:50:53 PM »
Meguiars and Turtle  Wax both have stuff in  the $22 range, I doubt it's that much better.  I'm going to get a hold of the MSDS sheets and compare formulations, particularly between the two Turtle Wax Ice products - 9 vs. 22 dollars. I'll let you know.   Headscratch
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« Reply #4 on: October 11, 2011, 06:47:55 PM »
Quote from: LENSMAN on October 11, 2011, 05:03:05 PM

What's everyone else using?  


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« Reply #5 on: October 11, 2011, 06:55:07 PM »
Wash & wax your bike  rofl  



Ok I may wash the GSA off before major service , no not really,  but I do wipe off the bugs from the windshield and headlights once and a while
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« Reply #6 on: October 11, 2011, 06:57:13 PM »
Quote from: Andrew on October 11, 2011, 06:55:07 PM

Ok I may wash the GSA off before major service


That's what the dealer's really paid for...   Lol

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« Reply #7 on: October 11, 2011, 07:47:26 PM »
I use Turtle Wax Ice in the paste form.
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« Reply #8 on: October 12, 2011, 12:09:56 PM »
  I didn't think this would be funny. Evidently, there's a lot of rat bike owners on STN- or I'm getting razzed by dirt bike riders. Most people who don't take care of the outside, probably don't take care of the inside, either. I guess they lube/clean their chains either.   Rolleyes

I checked the msds sheets on the two Turtle Wax products:

More petroleum distillates in the Ice,  flammable, and no isopropanol. Plus it's clear in appearance.

The cheaper express wax has the alcohol in it and is milky white in appearance. I think the Ice is more silicon based versus a carnuba or other wax in suspension in the express wax. The Ice put on a patch of tail light assembly in my SV gives a similar shine to Armor All. The Ice, I'd say, is not waxed based.  They're both good.



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« Reply #9 on: October 12, 2011, 12:54:57 PM »
Autoglym. It's the dogs bollocks.
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« Reply #10 on: October 12, 2011, 01:01:01 PM »
a good wax DOES make the big chunks easier to knock off (which happens 3 or 4 times a year) . . . .chain inspected and lubed every 3-400 miles, oil changed every 5K, but, seriously, to do a good job of washing and waxing means the bike is cool (as in not run in a few hours), and the weather is decent.

If the weather is decent, the bike isn't cool. I'd rather ride.
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« Reply #11 on: October 12, 2011, 03:01:50 PM »
Quote from: LENSMAN on October 12, 2011, 12:09:56 PM

   I didn't think this would be funny. Evidently, there's a lot of rat bike owners on STN- or I'm getting razzed by dirt bike riders. Most people who don't take care of the outside, probably don't take care of the inside, either. I guess they lube/clean their chains either.   Rolleyes

Don't worry about it.  Some care more for the appearance of their bikes than others.  I figure most bikes are a fairly substantial purchase so why not take care of it.  Taking the time to clean thoroughly helps me get to know the machine and gives the opportunity to find small issues before they become big ones.  Doesn't hurt to have a bike that still looks new when it comes time to sell or trade either.  I'll keep mine looking good and still get in 10,000 - 12,000 miles most years. Thumbsup
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« Reply #12 on: October 12, 2011, 03:07:33 PM »
You got it.  Thumbsup Bigok
Fred Rau (MCN) wrote an article about how he'd find loose fasteners and other potential problems while cleaning the bike.  I started washing mine at night by illuminating with flood lights. It shows up swirl marks and leaves the day free to ride, plus you can a beer or two while your cleaning it.
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« Reply #13 on: October 12, 2011, 09:40:59 PM »
Quote from: LENSMAN on October 12, 2011, 12:09:56 PM

   I didn't think this would be funny. Evidently, there's a lot of rat bike owners on STN- or I'm getting razzed by dirt bike riders. Most people who don't take care of the outside, probably don't take care of the inside, either. I guess they lube/clean their chains either.   Rolleyes


Nope not me I keep on top of all the machines own (mechanic by trade), I just feel that folks who spend more time waking and polishing are usually the ones who have to pay to have the bike serviced and waxing gives them the feeling that they are actually doing something important. Don't get me wrong If you like it keep it up.

THis reminds me of a shop I worked at some time ago. We had a lot of expensive euro cars coming through. THe cars & owners mostly broke down into two categories, Drivers & Pussies who wish they had the balls to drive the machines like they were made to be driven. THe ones who liked to drive and drove hard (I bought it to have fun type) seemed to have the fewest mechanical issues and the ones waxed and detailed them to death (I should be driving a camery type but don't I look cool in my red car) always had problems.

No offense intended, For me bikes are machines that I buy to ride & enjoy, I care not what others think of them.
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« Reply #14 on: October 13, 2011, 08:37:42 AM »
Quote from: Jetpilot5 on October 12, 2011, 03:01:50 PM


Don't worry about it.  Some care more for the appearance of their bikes than others.  I figure most bikes are a fairly substantial purchase so why not take care of it.  Taking the time to clean thoroughly helps me get to know the machine and gives the opportunity to find small issues before they become big ones.  Doesn't hurt to have a bike that still looks new when it comes time to sell or trade either.  I'll keep mine looking good and still get in 10,000 - 12,000 miles most years. Thumbsup


Find any birds hiding in the fairing lately?  Bigsmile
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« Reply #15 on: October 13, 2011, 08:46:11 AM »
Washing the bike is a little overrated.

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« Reply #16 on: October 13, 2011, 09:08:18 AM »
The front of mine is usually furry.  Then I blast it with a power-washer every now and again.  

The only polish it ever sees is Pledge.
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« Reply #17 on: October 13, 2011, 09:43:03 AM »
I haven't used anything buy Honda spray polish (or Pledge sometimes...same stuff I think) and a rag in 15 years. I would be interested in some sort of spray-on-rinse-off wax that left a more durable wax-ish finish though.
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« Reply #18 on: October 13, 2011, 10:24:34 AM »
Quote from: mxvet57 on October 13, 2011, 08:37:42 AM



Find any birds hiding in the fairing lately?  Bigsmile

Not lately, but I haven't had the plastic off this machine yet. Wink
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« Reply #19 on: October 13, 2011, 10:44:12 AM »
Z-2 PRO Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes:

http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=Z-2&Category_Code=Zaino&Product_Count=8

and this for the plastics:

303 Aerospace Protectant:

http://www.303products.com/shop303/index.cfm/category/65/303-aerospace-protectant.cfm
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