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CamP 4/23/2013 4:50pm
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micahb339 wrote:
Def dont wanna start using simple green it will ruin your bike in 15-20 years Smile
CamP wrote:
If you ride a quad, you probably won't notice the damage caused by simple green.
micahb339 wrote:
True
Quads actually go fast enough to wear parts out faster than SG ruins them.

I'm sure your bike looks brand new Smile
They look better than any quad. That's for damn sure.
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CamP wrote:
If you ride a quad, you probably won't notice the damage caused by simple green.
micahb339 wrote:
True
Quads actually go fast enough to wear parts out faster than SG ruins them.

I'm sure your bike looks brand new Smile
CamP wrote:
They look better than any quad. That's for damn sure.
WOW!!! Sounds like CamP has x-ray eyes. He can look at a bike and tell what it's washed with. PaaaaLease, maybe it fades all your bling-bling anodized parts but if you are a serious racer and take care of your bike I'm sure Simple Green is fine.
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Bulldog 4/23/2013 5:06pm
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Mr. Clean - Summer Citrus, as good as any product on the market. You can spray it on and watch the dirt/mud run off. If it dries just spray it off. It doesn't etch like other products...
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micahb339 4/23/2013 5:07pm
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CamP wrote:
They look better than any quad. That's for damn sure.
You know I've noticed something only slow bike riders talk crap about quads.

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Zesiger 112 4/23/2013 5:10pm
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Zaugg wrote:
I use water...sounds like I'm doing it wrong.
I use water too. I use a small plastic brush from the dollar store to scrub the engine cases and in the corners of the frame. Then use a towel and a rag to clean and dry everything. Then the magic touch... Maxima SC!. it will be great for selling your bike. I get a huge scuff mark on my air box from top to bottom because I that's where my boots are when im standing. sc1 makes it disappear
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micahb339 wrote:
You know I've noticed something only slow bike riders talk crap about quads. [img]https://p.vitalmx.com/photos/forums/2013/04/23/image_188661.jpg[/img]
You know I've noticed something only slow bike riders talk crap about quads.

Yeah, I suck.
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gsxrcr28 4/23/2013 5:37pm
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Formula 88 to clean, then WD40 after.
motokiwi 4/23/2013 6:18pm
4/23/2013 6:18pm Edited Date/Time 4/23/2013 6:19pm
Protip: Fabric Softener.

In New Zealand we have a fabric softener product called Dynamo that's amazing for washing bikes.
I mix Dynamo with 10parts water to 1 part dynamo roughly.

Method:

Wash the main dirt off your bike.
Spray dynamo solution over bike.
Leave for 5-10min
Complete washing bike.

Its strong enough to get the dirt out of scratched plastics and disolves the dirt in hard to reach places.
Its not strong enough to crack your rubber & destroy your linkage grease etc.

http://www.colgate.com.au/app/PDP/Dynamo/AU/HomePage.cvsp
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bvm111 4/23/2013 6:20pm
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I have always used lemon pledge on my plastics after I am done washing, makes it shine but without the greasy mess.... plus it is anti static and wont attract dust.....try it I swear it works!
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Myke 4/23/2013 6:22pm
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Simple green mixed 50/50 with water in a spray bottle. Spray the bike, scrub with a soft brush, then hit it with a pressure washer. Looks like new every time. Cheap brake cleaner from Walmart for the boot scuffs.


WD40 after.
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S-100 works like a dream.
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bonseff 4/23/2013 6:56pm
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power wash with a gas-powered contraption from home depot. then a bucket of hot water mixed with whatever dish soap is on the back corner of the kitchen sink, scrub it with an old discarded sponge with the scrubby edge. plastics, frame, spokes, rims. then put on latex gloves, dip an old shop rag in gasoline and rub off the black boot scuffs on the side panels (sadly its the only thing ive found that disolves that shit with the quickness). rewash with bucket water. let dry for a while. then hit chain with wd40 and a soft wire brush. then hit chain with maxima chain wax. hit levers, pegs and any other movable springy parts with wd40.

oh shit, metal bowl i also stole from the wife's kitchen, dunk the air filter in gas, rinse in the gutter with water, wash with said dish soap, wash again, rinse, drain and dry. treat with spray pj1 filter oil and install. i used to put waterproof grease on the boot edge of the filter, cause an old mechanic told me to do it, but it caused more messes in the airbox than any benefit i found.

that is my stupid routine.
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BobbyM 4/23/2013 7:27pm
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Any of you guys ever used the Mr clean magic erasers? Absolutely the best way to clean most any surface. Trust me....try it.
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Wandell 4/23/2013 7:33pm
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The Magic Eraser is great for scuff marks on any plastic. Works great on the plastic parts of boots!
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chillrich 4/23/2013 7:36pm
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Me too on Totally Awesome, inexpensive and effective.
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BobbyM wrote:
Any of you guys ever used the Mr clean magic erasers? Absolutely the best way to clean most any surface. Trust me....try it. [img]https://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/03/70/00/43/0003700043516_500X500.jpg[/img]
Any of you guys ever used the Mr clean magic erasers? Absolutely the best way to clean most any surface. Trust me....try it.
How does it work on cleaning boot marks etc. on aluminum frames? If not, what have you guys found to be the best product(s) for that?
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GuyB 4/24/2013 12:40am
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NV825 wrote:
I don't use this stuff but the video is worth it [embed] 1.7 Cleaning Solutions Wash Video Featuring Mercedes Terrell from Matrix Concepts on Vimeo.[/embed]
I don't use this stuff but the video is worth it
Yeah, I'd make a pitch for 1.7 as well. They are a site sponsor, and I really like their brush set, too.
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gsxrcr28 wrote:
Formula 88 to clean, then WD40 after.
I don't know if Formula 88 is available nationwide, it's made down in Medley, FL (Hialeah/West Miami) and the stuff is crazy good. Remember that "Holeshot" bike cleaner? That was basically Formula 88 diluted.

I am partial to the ProClean1000 brand

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newmann 4/24/2013 8:23am
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For cleaning up scuff marks, old adhesive, the paint on your bumper from running into the garage , gum on your shoes, tar.....anything you can imagine, just keep a small can of this stuff around the house or shop. Works better than anything else I've found for so many different things. Gentle enough of a solvent that it won't harm (most of) what you are trying to clean.

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Titan1 4/24/2013 8:35am
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What about the seat? I just purchased all new plastics for the bike, but I didn't want to replace the seat cover. So now the plastics are all new and shiny, but the seat...not so much. Does the SC1 work on the seat? WD40 on the seat?
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bonseff wrote:
power wash with a gas-powered contraption from home depot. then a bucket of hot water mixed with whatever dish soap is on the back corner of...
power wash with a gas-powered contraption from home depot. then a bucket of hot water mixed with whatever dish soap is on the back corner of the kitchen sink, scrub it with an old discarded sponge with the scrubby edge. plastics, frame, spokes, rims. then put on latex gloves, dip an old shop rag in gasoline and rub off the black boot scuffs on the side panels (sadly its the only thing ive found that disolves that shit with the quickness). rewash with bucket water. let dry for a while. then hit chain with wd40 and a soft wire brush. then hit chain with maxima chain wax. hit levers, pegs and any other movable springy parts with wd40.

oh shit, metal bowl i also stole from the wife's kitchen, dunk the air filter in gas, rinse in the gutter with water, wash with said dish soap, wash again, rinse, drain and dry. treat with spray pj1 filter oil and install. i used to put waterproof grease on the boot edge of the filter, cause an old mechanic told me to do it, but it caused more messes in the airbox than any benefit i found.

that is my stupid routine.
dunk the air filter in gas, rinse in the gutter

That's awesome!
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micahb339 4/24/2013 9:41am
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yak651 wrote:
dunk the air filter in gas, rinse in the gutter

That's awesome!
Yeah we had a debate about how sg will damage your bike in 10 years and nobody says anything about this.
That's pretty humorous lol
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bvm111 wrote:
I have always used lemon pledge on my plastics after I am done washing, makes it shine but without the greasy mess.... plus it is anti...
I have always used lemon pledge on my plastics after I am done washing, makes it shine but without the greasy mess.... plus it is anti static and wont attract dust.....try it I swear it works!
Been doing that for years, learned that trick at the snowmobile dealer I worked at when I was 13y/o........shines the bike up and the old lady thinks it smells good to.
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Tracktor 4/24/2013 10:10am
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BobbyM wrote:
Any of you guys ever used the Mr clean magic erasers? Absolutely the best way to clean most any surface. Trust me....try it. [img]https://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/03/70/00/43/0003700043516_500X500.jpg[/img]
Any of you guys ever used the Mr clean magic erasers? Absolutely the best way to clean most any surface. Trust me....try it.
kzizok wrote:
How does it work on cleaning boot marks etc. on aluminum frames? If not, what have you guys found to be the best product(s) for that?
I would use scotch brite for aluminum frames. Napa aluminum brightener works really good also but is acid so be really careful.

Magic erasers kick ass but be careful on things like upholstery. They are a mild abrasive so the remove the top layer of whatever you use them on. Often times you will remove the stain but replace it with a dull spot........................
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ninesevenfour wrote:
I always just simple green the whole bike and scrub the boot marks off my frame with a Brillo Pad, and spray it down. Than I'll...
I always just simple green the whole bike and scrub the boot marks off my frame with a Brillo Pad, and spray it down. Than I'll take WD 40 and wipe the whole thing down. My bike still looks brand new!
Spray Power at Walmart.....Beats everything hands down.... Will not harm Aluminum .... Cleans black steaks on Motorhomes and leaves a shine.... $2.87 QT .... $5.86 Gallon....Even takes clay stains out of MX gear in the Wash....Simple Green no match!!
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kzizok 4/24/2013 3:03pm
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BobbyM wrote:
Any of you guys ever used the Mr clean magic erasers? Absolutely the best way to clean most any surface. Trust me....try it. [img]https://i.walmartimages.com/i/p/00/03/70/00/43/0003700043516_500X500.jpg[/img]
Any of you guys ever used the Mr clean magic erasers? Absolutely the best way to clean most any surface. Trust me....try it.
kzizok wrote:
How does it work on cleaning boot marks etc. on aluminum frames? If not, what have you guys found to be the best product(s) for that?
Tracktor wrote:
I would use scotch brite for aluminum frames. Napa aluminum brightener works really good also but is acid so be really careful. Magic erasers kick ass...
I would use scotch brite for aluminum frames. Napa aluminum brightener works really good also but is acid so be really careful.

Magic erasers kick ass but be careful on things like upholstery. They are a mild abrasive so the remove the top layer of whatever you use them on. Often times you will remove the stain but replace it with a dull spot........................
Cool, ill try the scotch brite. Thanks for the reply!
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bvm111 4/24/2013 8:12pm
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bvm111 wrote:
I have always used lemon pledge on my plastics after I am done washing, makes it shine but without the greasy mess.... plus it is anti...
I have always used lemon pledge on my plastics after I am done washing, makes it shine but without the greasy mess.... plus it is anti static and wont attract dust.....try it I swear it works!
dl117 wrote:
Been doing that for years, learned that trick at the snowmobile dealer I worked at when I was 13y/o........shines the bike up and the old lady...
Been doing that for years, learned that trick at the snowmobile dealer I worked at when I was 13y/o........shines the bike up and the old lady thinks it smells good to.
I thought there was no way I was the only one that has tried this.... people always wonder how I keep my bike so clean and looking like it came off the dealer floor and they think I am joking when I tell them its lemon pledge!
Edge-Of-Adhesion 4/24/2013 9:39pm
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I have bikes in California and the UK and cleaning the US bike is a breeze compared to the inches thick mud and clay I have to deal with after riding in England. I use a dedicated dirt bike cleaning product called Pro-Clean which deals brilliantly with both oil/grease and organic matter. It ain't cheap but I buy it by the drum and use it on the car, patio and just about everything else except my teeth.

An after-wash metal protectant is essential in the UK due to the moist winters to inhibit corrosion, for which I use Pro-Care.
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C.Worthy 4/24/2013 10:58pm
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jhansen510 wrote:
I tried Shout after hearing Camp talk about it. I dont know that I will ever use anything else again! Makes your bike look like new...
I tried Shout after hearing Camp talk about it. I dont know that I will ever use anything else again! Makes your bike look like new and doesnt fade shit out like simple green does!
I'll second that. Shout works wonders and leaves the bike looking new. I've been using it for awhile and no damage to report of like other products.

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