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leomagnus

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Re: favorite way to wash my scooters
« Reply #15 on: September 30, 2024, 08:56:32 PM »
Stig,

Have considered using a thin coat ceramic, like turtle wax ceramic https://www.turtlewax.com/products/hybrid-solutions-ceramic-wax-spray-coating-16-fl-oz or other sprays for a little extra protection? I love it on my car, it really kept the color and damage down during the rough winter and spring days with New England salt/sand roads...

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Re: favorite way to wash my scooters
« Reply #16 on: September 30, 2024, 11:23:25 PM »
Stig,

Have considered using a thin coat ceramic, like turtle wax ceramic https://www.turtlewax.com/products/hybrid-solutions-ceramic-wax-spray-coating-16-fl-oz or other sprays for a little extra protection? I love it on my car, it really kept the color and damage down during the rough winter and spring days with New England salt/sand roads...

Dean

this, for the win!! I have used just about every type of product imaginable over the past 40 years and this is the clear winner for ease of use, durability, shine and cost. Currently have 3 bikes and 2 cars coated with this. With proper prep and 2 coats it will bead water for well over a year.
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Re: favorite way to wash my scooters
« Reply #17 on: October 01, 2024, 10:27:54 AM »
Delighted to see it’s available in the UK so a bottle now on order!
Regards & ride safe,
Neil

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Re: favorite way to wash my scooters
« Reply #18 on: October 01, 2024, 12:27:48 PM »
Neil, if you're feeling adventurous you can do the ideal surface prep...wash, dry, use a clay bar and then do a final wipe with isopropyl alcohol before applying the Turtle wax coating...or you can just do a wash and dry and apply the Turtle Wax, it will still look great!! Spray on, wipe off!

(last night I decided to clean my helmet for the first time this season..and I used the Turtle Wax on helmet and visor after cleaning. Helps keep it cleaner and easier to remove bugs)
« Last Edit: October 01, 2024, 12:29:31 PM by Iahawk »
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Re: favorite way to wash my scooters
« Reply #19 on: October 01, 2024, 05:12:48 PM »
you not beading if you not getting .....what?





Amen. Pass the gravy!

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Re: favorite way to wash my scooters
« Reply #20 on: October 02, 2024, 08:35:30 AM »
Der, rain?  We’ve had plenty of that here lately 💦  ??
Regards & ride safe,
Neil

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