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    Just curious as what is the best wax to use on my 2016 RT-S
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    I use protect all. It can be applied to anything (plastic, rubber, painted surfaces), goes on quick and with a quick hand buff shines up nicely. I use it on everything actually, Spyder, camper, truck, tractor, etc.

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    I use Turtle Wax and a sponge. Its cheep and easy to apply. Works as well as the high priced stuff and can get it anywere

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    ORIGINAL, i get it at CYCLE GEAR.....
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    Meguiars Cleaner Wax. Contains a VERY mild polishing media (helps to remove bug guts, tar, etc and remove swirl marks and such) as well as the wax. Easy to apply, easy to wipe off, lasts pretty well, doesn't cost too much.

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    Meguiers carnuba paste wax. Same as I use on my cars.

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    Default Choices, choices

    Have used many but currently using aircraft products 303...
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    I use Turtle wax ICE spray. It can be used on ANY part of the bike. It lasts for up to a year. Watch the tests on Youtube. Beautiful shine! Removes bugs. Wont turn your textured plastic white. Easy to carry with you on the spyder. Actually works better than Mother's Detail Spray, which surprised me. Comparable to Top Coat F11. No residue if you miss wiping some off. ICE is my favorite HANDS DOWN! Many Harley owners have used it for years. Once I tried it, I was hooked. Available everywhere too!

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    I use sprayway products

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    I still like Pig Snot...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob Denman View Post
    I still like Pig Snot...
    Oh, bacon grease

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    No... it's a real product!


    ...with a very tasty name!
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    I like Turtle Wax ICE. Even works on my windshield and helmut visor.

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    I think that Scotty was a fan of "Ice"...
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    Default WAX surface prep

    I use Mothers... been using it for years and it works great for the RTL
    Use the ClayBar for a good deep clean and was

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    Souveran carnauba or Wolfgang's Estate wax, combination carnauba/polymer. If it can be bought in an auto parts store it does NOT go onto the finish of any vehicle of ours
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    Quote Originally Posted by BoxyLady View Post
    ...If it can be bought in an auto parts store it does NOT go onto the finish of any vehicle of ours
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    Quote Originally Posted by BoxyLady View Post
    Souveran carnauba or Wolfgang's Estate wax, combination carnauba/polymer. If it can be bought in an auto parts store it does NOT go onto the finish of any vehicle of ours
    That is a mistake. I would never use ANY of the products that are only available online. The waxes and polishes from the big brands in stores, are tested and guaranteed not to harm your paint. The stuff you buy online is only backed by HYPE, and inflated prices. There is no way I would put someone's snake oil on my paint. When it messes up your paint, then what? There is no company to contact in most cases, or they blame it on you. If your paying $20, $30, or more for a spray bottle of car wax/polish online, then your getting taken. And if it says Harley-Davidson, Honda, or any store's name on the bottle, then its just a re-bottled cheaper polish/wax with an inflated price.
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    "Each to their own notion.", said the Old woman, as she kissed the cow.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Joel The Biker View Post
    That is a mistake. I would never use ANY of the products that are only available online. The waxes and polishes from the big brands in stores, are tested and guaranteed not to harm your paint. The stuff you buy online is only backed by HYPE, and inflated prices. There is no way I would put someone's snake oil on my paint. When it messes up your paint, then what? There is no company to contact in most cases, or they blame it on you. If your paying $20, $30, or more for a spray bottle of car wax/polish online, then your getting taken. And if it says Harley-Davidson, Honda, or any store's name on the bottle, then its just a re-bottled cheaper polish/wax with an inflated price.
    to each his own, but "a spray bottle of car wax"? seriously? wow....
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    Turtle wax Ice spray wax is one of the highest rated spray waxes. Not only is it easy to use, but I have noticed that it repels dust also. I have recently ridden 400 miles since applying it and the bike shows no signs of dust on it anywhere. If you want a paste wax, then Mother's Carnauba Cleaner wax provides and incredible shine, but dont get it on textured plastic. It does attract dust though, so your beautiful shine is short lived. If money is no object, then Pinnacle carnauba wax is the top performer, but also attract dust. Yes, wax can come in a spray. ICE is a synthetic car wax/polish, but works fantastic. Watch the youtube tests for the wax you are considering. Some of the tests are real eye openers
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    Quote Originally Posted by Chupaca View Post
    Have used many but currently using aircraft products 303...
    How do you like the stuff? There have been some good reviews and a lot of talk about it on the internet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by M109Dreamer View Post
    How do you like the stuff? There have been some good reviews and a lot of talk about it on the internet.
    I love it. I Use it on lot of things, including Spyders and tonneau cover. (instead of tonneau tonic from Extang) Only drawback, it washes off with water..... but it is an excellent uv blocker. Tonneau cover lasted 7 years, and dash of truck like new after 12 years.



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    Quote Originally Posted by Richardv View Post
    I love it. I Use it on lot of things, including Spyders and tonneau cover. (instead of tonneau tonic from Extang) Only drawback, it washes off with water..... but it is an excellent uv blocker. Tonneau cover lasted 7 years, and dash of truck like new after 12 years.

    I have it saved in my Ebay account for the next time I buy something.
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