Clean, Polish and Wax

[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.

[Texas TC]

Not sure about the rest of you, but I've used pledge to clean all of my bikes for years.....it works well on the finish as well as the windscreens. I use it on my plane as well so I know it won't harm anything. It's a good way to keep the deep lustre of the paint between washes and it even works well on chrome.....plus you get a nice lemony smell

That is my practice also. I just have not had that much trouble with scratches on my red F6B. I have only washed it once in 3850 miles but keep it prestine with Pledge, water only so far on the flat black panels.

[Buckeye]

I’m just curious - does this same problem exist on the Goldwing touring models? Did Honda use a different paint process?

[chipmaker]

I’m just curious - does this same problem exist on the Goldwing touring models? Did Honda use a different paint process?

No, yes. At least that's what Honda told me.

[Buckeye]

Has Honda officially acknowledged this problem? I would think that given their reputation for quality Honda would want to remedy this as quickly as possible.

[chipmaker]

Has Honda officially acknowledged this problem? I would think that given their reputation for quality Honda would want to remedy this as quickly as possible.

Not really, they are looking into it. Maybe.

[thunder217]

I have owned many black vehicles is my life and the one product that I started useing years ago was a product by a company in California called production. The item that I use is the Anti-Static Showroom conditioner. It's not a wax or a polish, not sure what it is. You spray on and wipe off and flip the cloth and the shine and protection is superb. Better than any of the instant detailers on the market. It can only be purchased on line from Production. I have a 1997 truck that i used it on and today it still looks great. I now use it on the F6B and when its slightly dirty a few squirts and i'm ready to go. Yes, I am crazy about a clean bike also. I only use products that I have tried and that I know work. If you get a chance it's worth it for the black bike.

[jakec]

Beagle, I tried your system and it works very well. Thanks
Jakec

[Alberta Beagle]

Beagle, I tried your system and it works very well. Thanks
Jakec

Happy to hear it worked for for you Jake!!!
It takes a bit of time but once you have a few coats of wax on it it really isn't hard to maintain a good finish.
I am on coat five of wax now and it keeps getting a deeper shine with every coat. Some may not want to invest the time in all the waxing but its nbeen raining here for most of the week so it's a great time to spend some alone time in the garage making the F6B shine!!!