Clean, Polish and Wax

[Retired Army]

I am a firm believer that a lot of the finish issues could have been prevented if Honda had put a couple of coats of clear on in the final step. I have not researched paint finishes but I think water based finishes are the thing of the future, possibly mandated by law under the guise of safety and environmental protection. I did put two coats of 3M glaze on my red bike and now can keep a fairly decent looking bike and still have time to ride it.

http://www.wisegeek.org/what-are-the....htm#slideshow

This site might shed some light on finishes.

[Yeahoo Whoyah]

California Car Duster

AB- i agree, it works great for removing dust. Have you found that it leaves, in a few places, a little chemical residue behind? Quick detail spray removes these easily.

[Alberta Beagle]

AB- i agree, it works great for removing dust. Have you found that it leaves, in a few places, a little chemical residue behind? Quick detail spray removes these easily.

The residue dissipates as the duster gets older but initially it may. I do the same and use quick Detailer after dusting.