Waxing your rocket

[Claviger]

Same as others, pledge all over the bike. Matte paint and most waxes don't get along very well.

After a year of only soap and water I tried pledge, work beautifully on matte paint and doesn't add too much luster when it dries. Those "matte specific" Protestants like Harley denim spray feel identical to pledge to the skin, same consistence and add the same look, but smell like white, so pledge it is.

 

[scot in exile]

I am interested in what wax most of you use. I am currently using ice but, I think I may switch to a paste.

I only want to wax it once a year. I would rather be riding then polishing.

It is impossible to keep it clean with only one wash/wax a year unless you are a fair weather rider with no night time riding and live in a place where you only get to ride one month a year, only way to keep your bike clean is a good polish (plenty to choose from) and elbow grease if anyone tells you different they are blowing smoke up your arse.

 

[Claviger]

There are some very expensive protective systems that will last a year, but you still need to wash it sometimes. These systems are VERY expensive, like, over $1000 to do your rocket, so not for the everyday owner.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

If all you're concerned about is being able to wash off bugs, use anything slippery. Vaseline comes to mind.

If you're interested in protecting the paint then use a product designed to protect the paint. There are several auto detailing forums around that provide a wealth of information on sealers and waxes.

Its funny how someone will rail against using a tire that is not designed for a motorcycle but will insist that the best product to protect motorcycle paint is furniture polish.

ACTUALLY there are several articals attesting to how well PLEDGE works on motorcycles and I dont know what that has to do with tires other than plege works great as tire shine LOL

 

[IMFASTTOO]

It is impossible to keep it clean with only one wash/wax a year unless you are a fair weather rider with no night time riding and live in a place where you only get to ride one month a year, only way to keep your bike clean is a good polish (plenty to choose from) and elbow grease if anyone tells you different they are blowing smoke up your arse.

I use the PLEDGE to remove the bugs dirt grime its so fast and easy as its a great cleaner you know you guys can use anything you want I dont care Im just turning you on to something I use that works great and Ive been using for 30 years BUT if you dont believe me its your loss I thought I was helping

 

[Jag]

I use the PLEDGE to remove the bugs dirt grime its so fast and easy as its a great cleaner you know you guys can use anything you want I dont care Im just turning you on to something I use that works great and Ive been using for 30 years BUT if you dont believe me its your loss I thought I was helping

I use pledge all the time after reading a post from you a couple of years ago, and it works like a charm!! So thank you!!!!

 

[Fingers]

I've used pledge on my bikes since late 70's without any problems.I've been into energy conservation for a long time.

 

[scot in exile]

I also use pledge quite often, but it does not keep a well ridden bike clean for a year defiantly helps when cleaning.

 

[RKTNMYPKT]

I was expecting this type of post long before the second page came around.

bob

I'd of replied sooner but I was in the middle of waxing my Rocket again

 

[Rodneyjd6]

SPRAY the whole bike with LEMON PLEDGE and I mean every thing including the engine wheels windsheild everything thats all youll ever need and its easy and fast and leaves a protective coating Try it youll like it

Hi is that the pledge multi cleaner one