18-10-16, 11:37 AM
(18-10-16, 10:37 AM)Dudeofrude link Wrote: Do that many people really use household polish on their bikes?
Have I really been wasting my money on bike polish for this long haha
I first used Mr. Sheen to polish bikes when I was a lad working a weekend job at a motorcycle dealership. That's what they gave me, so that's what I used. Every dealership I have ever worked for since has used the same. I've been using household spray polishes ever since. I've never known them to cause any problems. I guess it depends on what you are trying to achieve. If you're after a show finish, then you might want to use a dedicated product, but then, you'd probably want better than the manufacturer's original paint job too. My bikes are for everyday road use - well, not quite; I'm a bit of a fair weather rider these days - so I don't feel the need to ride a bike that will win me any competitions for cleanliness! But that doesn't mean I don't have some pride in how they look. Not being commuter bikes, I don't let them get in too much of a state before they get a good clean (by my standards).
I've used a few dedicated products in the past, but tbh, the results didn't amaze me to the degree that I'm willing to throw that much money at them all the time.