Strawboss Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 If you have an underground garage and no wash bay, ask the manager. If not, I like the direct approach by asking to pay a few bucks for water a month, by doing that alone, he/she may just tell you to be discreet and use it when you need it, don't leave a mess and don't tell anyone else. Most car washes don't like you using anything other than whats there to wash a vehicle, meaning a rag or towel to wash a vehicle, but if you are buying a little time they usually look the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triumph Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 How do you keep the chrome shiny for bike nights and bar hopping?LOL..Most of my bikes don't have a ton of chrome but the Ice Detailer works on chrome too. Its really an all purpose cleaner wax. It works on windscreens, plastics, paint, chrome, mirrors, seats etc... A bottle is about $10. Give it a shot, you won't be disappointed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I use some sort of spray on motorcycle polish and a micro-fiber towel to wash/wax mine when it needs a wipe down. I've recently bought some Turtle Wax stuff that works with just a bucket of water but I'm gonna try it out on my Porsche first before the Duc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZxHooligan Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I use some sort of spray on motorcycle polish and a micro-fiber towel to wash/wax mine when it needs a wipe down. I've recently bought some Turtle Wax stuff that works with just a bucket of water but I'm gonna try it out on my Porsche first before the Duc.you got a boxster or 911? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 you got a boxster or 911? I have an '86 951 aka 944 Turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZxHooligan Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 [quote name="baptizo" post="1332161" timestamp="1370999466"I have an '86 951 aka 944 Turbo.[/quoteThat's one of the generations that turned into the boxster/cayman I think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baptizo Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 That's one of the generations that turned into the boxster/cayman I think The model evolved into the 968 but I can't say where Porsche took the platform after that version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blitz Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 When I lived in an apartment I made trips with a bucket of water. First trip to soak the bike, return to sink and fill with water and soap, wash the bike then pour out soapy dirty water, fill bucket and rinse. Then dry with a chamois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helmutt Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 I've only used bucket/soap/water once each spring on my bike in the 4+yrs I've owned it. I'd rather rinse away any dust/debris from sitting all winter than wipe it off the bike. Then during riding season I use a light bug/tar spray for the stubborn insect guts and grime on the leading edges of the bike, kerosene or WD for buildup on the swingarm/wheels, and a spray detailer/wax to finish all the painted surfaces. Keeps our bikes looking clean all season with little effort after the initial spring cleaning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RCBS Posted June 12, 2013 Report Share Posted June 12, 2013 There's a spray bay a few hundred yards from home I use for rinsing off. Pretty low pressure, but perfect for a motorcycle. Afterwards I ride home and use my air compressor to blow off remaining water. Then I use a cleaner/polish that a friend put me onto. http://shop.advanceautoparts.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_x_1770050-P_x_x?cm_mmc=ACQ-_-Google-_-enhancedRM-_-1770050&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=1770050&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=&gclid=CP_92Mih3rcCFZFcMgodEn8AkA#utm_source=acq&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=enhancedrm&utm_content=1770050 Cuts the bugs and chain lube right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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