blackx5
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How’s everyone cleaning their bikes? I’m trying to avoid the scratches and swirls on the black paint.
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Thank you. I’m doing most of this with just so-so results. I knew this bike was going to be difficult to keep looking the way that I like. I agree about touching it as little as possible. In fact, I’ve yet to use a wash mitt...Big topic. Wash as infrequently as possible. If unavoidable, use way too much soap and water. Be gentle. No scrubbing,
For full wash: Same as for my cars. Wash with water that runs through a filtering system (like this https://www.autogeek.net/cr-spotless-wall-mount-system-300.html) to rinse and apply soap. I use this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009OTW646/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
with this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071G2RW8C/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
and this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0856YWWDR/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1.
Then a wool mitten to soapy bits starting top to bottom and then likely another for the more dirty soapy bits at the wheels, etc. Rinse again. Then blow dry with this https://www.amazon.com/McKees-37-MK37-9638100-Turbo-Dryer/dp/B01LF3FTSS/ref=sr_1_27?crid=2IY80DTI1X1PK&dchild=1&keywords=car+blower+dryer&qid=1618455581&sprefix=Car+blower+,aps,204&sr=8-27.
No towel/shammie drying.
For touch-ups: this stuff https://www.zainostore.com/product/Z-8.html (all their products are fantastic) +/- bug slide to help with the dead insects. Use a clean, new microfiber cloth. Light touch. Each works well on painted surfaces and chrome alike.
For dusting/maintenance: something like this https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B006AC7MKS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1.
Wax/protectant is a whole nuther topic
Reasonable. But I'd go with lotus leaves over rose petals.I bathe mine in ass's milk and sprinkle it with rose petals.