General topics » Cleaning Products.

Guys, I've searched and can't find anything on the subject of bike cleaning products.
I saw a thread about how to keep the exhaust headers and down pipes looking shiny, but what products do you use after a good wash, for the engine and stainless steel exhaust please? Do BMW recommend any particular products?

Years ago I bought a Trophy 900 and Triumph recommended a particular spray to wipe on the exhausts (Moto Line Protect & Shine). That can is just about to run out now so I'm interested in what people use to keep the bike shiny.
Thanks
Mark

Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #2

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You what now? Seems like a really odd thing to do. Is there such a thing as a bike cleaning product?

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Another vote for S-100. It takes brake dust off very quickly. I use it on my car wheels too. The stuff seems expensive when you buy it but it goes a long way.

Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #3

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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #2

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You what now? Seems like a really odd thing to do. Is there such a thing as a bike cleaning product?

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Like S-100? There are more motorcycle cleaning products on the market than you can shake a stick at. But are they really better than just automobile washing solution mixed with water, applied with a hand mitt and a dish washing brush if necessary - and maybe the need for a degreaser if you own a motorcycle with a chain drive?

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Richard is that a gel product? I saw it in a MCN review recently.

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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #3

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Zitat von wessie im Beitrag #2

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You what now? Seems like a really odd thing to do. Is there such a thing as a bike cleaning product?

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Like S-100? There are more motorcycle cleaning products on the market than you can shake a stick at. But are they really better than just automobile washing solution mixed with water, applied with a hand mitt and a dish washing brush if necessary - and maybe the need for a degreaser if you own a motorcycle with a chain drive?

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I use a Maguire's Wash and Wax product .......... It's a "chemical storage pond yellow" color and kinda gel-like in the bottle. Seems to clean well and leave a nice shine.

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I used to use WD-40 on my CBR wheels to take the chain oil splatter off- obviously not needed for us shafties but if you have a second or third non shaft drive bike definitely worth trying with the caveat to avoid any spray on the tyres

Zitat von Markielew im Beitrag #6

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Richard is that a gel product? I saw it in a MCN review recently.

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I've used S-100 for the past 27 years on my bikes and car wheels. No issues with paint that I've seen. I but it in a 5 liter container and while expensive I think I just started on my 3rd container in all that time. I only use it on the wheels. I use a gentle car wash on everything else.

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Zitat von Markielew im Beitrag #6

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Richard is that a gel product? I saw it in a MCN review recently.

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The last time I used S-100 it was in a pump spray bottle. While it works well, it is just too pricey for my taste. If I need a spray cleaner, I use the much cheaper Simple Green, which can also be used for all sorts of other cleaning chores when diluted and is claimed to be environmentally friendly. Years ago S-100 had a reputation for damaging the paint on BMW wheels. But I haven't heard that claim in years, so I guess they either changed the formula, or more likely, BMW changed their wheel paint to make it more durable.

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Zitat von Mr. 36654 im Beitrag #5

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I use a Maguire's Wash and Wax product .......... It's a "chemical storage pond yellow" color and kinda gel-like in the bottle. Seems to clean well and leave a nice shine.

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Zitat von Richard230 im Beitrag #9

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Zitat von Markielew im Beitrag #6

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Richard is that a gel product? I saw it in a MCN review recently.

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The last time I used S-100 it was in a pump spray bottle. While it works well, it is just too pricey for my taste. If I need a spray cleaner, I use the much cheaper Simple Green, which can also be used for all sorts of other cleaning chores when diluted and is claimed to be environmentally friendly. Years ago S-100 had a reputation for damaging the paint on BMW wheels. But I haven't heard that claim in years, so I guess they either changed the formula, or more likely, BMW changed their wheel paint to make it more durable.

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i kid you not , the very best thing for cleaning stainless down pipes is HARPIC MAX X10 toilet cleaner !!!!! it is the stuff in a black bottle ,costs about £1 in the supermarket , it removes ALL the brown staining you get after riding in the rain etc i use it all the time it is slightly acidic so use it ONLY on your down pipes and do not leave it for a long period of time i use one of those washing up sponges with the slightly coarse green backing and an old tooth brush to get to the awkward bits , put some directly on to the sponge and work up a lather/ soapy suds , make sure the exhaust is cold before you start and use rubber / nitrile gloves . It works better than anything i have ever tried in 35 years of biking and it costs pennies

Zitat von bungus im Beitrag #14

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i kid you not , the very best thing for cleaning stainless down pipes is HARPIC MAX X10 toilet cleaner !!!!! it is the stuff in a black bottle ,costs about £1 in the supermarket , it removes ALL the brown staining you get after riding in the rain etc i use it all the time it is slightly acidic so use it ONLY on your down pipes and do not leave it for a long period of time i use one of those washing up sponges with the slightly coarse green backing and an old tooth brush to get to the awkward bits , put some directly on to the sponge and work up a lather/ soapy suds , make sure the exhaust is cold before you start and use rubber / nitrile gloves . It works better than anything i have ever tried in 35 years of biking and it costs pennies

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