What Do You Use To Clean Your 1199? - Page 2

nick1199 · July 13th, 2012, 05:19 PM

I'm thinking of waxing the areas where I dont touch while riding. Like the front of the bike, lower side parts and the back so bugs come off easier and it gives paint the protection and also uv protection. Other areas I'll just clean with wet cloth and microfiber cloth to dry off.

Same as what I did with my R1. Never hosed it down or anything. Engine degreaser for grease from chain and wheels.

orangebusa · July 13th, 2012, 07:06 PM

Pro Honda here..didn't believe friends who told me how good and easy it was...but it is! I got caught out in a heavy rain storm and used it with no prep work at all. Road film and oil came right off...no scratches either.

nick1199 · July 13th, 2012, 07:53 PM

Anyone know where I can get some in Sydney?

Litespeed · July 13th, 2012, 08:02 PM

I used to use Meguiars Ultimate, and was generally happy (except the oily residue at times) until recently. Now I use Black Fire Wet Diamond. It applies easy comes off easy. No residue at all.

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/black...rotection.html

This stuff is unbelievable! No more soft paint after using the sealant. The red looks crazy.

Check it out. You will not be disappointed!

Rhino · July 14th, 2012, 12:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rhino

I use a 1:1 mix of isopropyl alcohol to get grease / lube off.

Or Poorboys all purpose cleaner.

To expand...

I actually use kero to get grease and lube off.

A 1:1 mix of isopropyl alcohol and water, or 1:15 Poorboys all purpose cleaner and water for general spot cleaning cleaning.

Meguiar's soft wash, two buckets and 3 sponges to wash.
Air gun or leaf blower to dry.

Plexus or Meguiar's quick detailer for a 'spit and polish'.

Autoglym HD wax for some added shine.

Autoglym plastic and rubber cleaner for the plastics to revive them.

bwaide · July 14th, 2012, 01:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kensteele

Pro Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish 12 oz.

A fellow Honda polish guy, I swear by the stuff although the original formula was better. That and some microfiber towels is all you need.

DeltaIV · July 28th, 2012, 02:05 AM

Anyone else tried thus stuff? Looks impressive...
Exterior Coatings // G|Techniq

Seems some others are getting good mileage:
My new Ducati has Finally arrived......... - Detailing World
Wookey: Ducati 998R Testastretta Gtechniq TSP - Detailing World

tstephenson · July 28th, 2012, 03:40 PM

Plexus

nuckingfuts · July 28th, 2012, 05:17 PM

Griots garage is what I"ve been using on my Ducs for as long as I can remember. Keeps that red really deep and shiny just like it just rolled out of the factory. Their speed shine is by far the best product I've used and I've tried them all. Car Care, Detail Supplies, Garage Organization, Car Accessories - Griot's Garage 800-345-5789 and no I don't work for them.

orian · July 29th, 2012, 01:00 AM

Yeah be nice to find that Pro Honda Spray in Australia somewhere.

DeltaIV · July 29th, 2012, 01:45 AM

Just used the autoglym hd wax.... Seems to have come up a treat, also staying away from the microfiber cloths as they leave small scratches...even the good ones

D1199 · July 29th, 2012, 11:56 PM

Swiss Vax for the paint and plastics and Ballistol for the rest.......works magic !

dave · August 10th, 2012, 07:56 AM

Vulcanet water-free cleaning cloths......awesome.

MUNDMAN · September 21st, 2012, 08:11 PM

The original Honda polish is still available.

unrazzo · September 21st, 2012, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gman74

THIS! Nothing else compares.

Pro Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish 12 oz.

Yup me too.

alb · September 22nd, 2012, 02:39 AM

Vulcanet get my vote!

Vulcanet | Vulcavite

Al.

joshinthecity · September 22nd, 2012, 11:06 PM

Plexus and a cotton t-shirt.
3300 klm, my bike has never been "washed"

looks like new.

j.

CaliDuc · March 16th, 2013, 10:46 AM

I have used PLEXUS (Spray) to clean my bike, however on a recent trip to the UK my biker mates informed me about AUTO GLYM (Spray *NOT* Wax). I have never come across this particular brand before. PLEXUS is good stuff, yet does not give quite the same "new bike shine" as you see so often in the dealers.

I managed to source AUTO GLYM spray and WOW !! This spray makes the bike so shiny that it is amazing somewhat akin to having a thin layer of glass.

In addition, it makes Matte/Satin Carbon Fiber look even better.

I highly recommend AUTO GLYM over PLEXUS (pics attached).

thewoot · March 16th, 2013, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HRC51

LOL...this easily take 1hr to 2hr to complete, very similar method I used to clean all my bikes. I recommend investing on an airgun to dry the bike.

I use a gas powered leaf blower to get rid of excess water, hehehe

Zaid1199 · March 16th, 2013, 11:20 AM

For me in the beginning of every bike season wash and wax now owning 1199 i use maguire's wax, then Honda Polish the rest of the year!!! best stuff in the world!!!

July 13th, 2012, 08:02 PM	#24
Litespeed Member Joined: Apr 2012 From: USA Posts: 32 Thanks: 0 I Ride: Panigale 1199 S/ABS	I used to use Meguiars Ultimate, and was generally happy (except the oily residue at times) until recently. Now I use Black Fire Wet Diamond. It applies easy comes off easy. No residue at all. http://www.autopia-carcare.com/black...rotection.html This stuff is unbelievable! No more soft paint after using the sealant. The red looks crazy. Check it out. You will not be disappointed! Last edited by Litespeed; July 14th, 2012 at 05:50 AM.

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