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don03109

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Just finished applying Griots One Step Sealant today. For a novice like me it is too easy to use and very forgiving. Just what I needed to boost my confidence level. I wheeled it outside into the sun and I couldn't believe the jewel that glittered before my eyes. I found two scratches that I missed while detailing in the garage. In a matter of minutes they disappeared before my eyes under the buffer. I am blown away at how easy this whole process is if you take your time and follow directions.

The one problem I now have is my trike has now become a magnet to dust!!! Is there any way to minimize this? As others have suggested for after ride cleaning - waterless wash in a fine mist spray bottle. When I go on trips I have been using a 50/50 mix of hydrogen peroxide and water to soften and remove bugs and guts. I guess scratches and swirls are still an inevitable fact of life on the road.

Sure could use some proven ideas......

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California Car Duster works great for me, or a quick detailer+ Cobra 600 jr MF.
 
FK425? Claims to have anti-static properties. I've not used it a lot (only have a small sample), and it could easily be a placebo effect, but I did feel that the car did not accumulate as much dust when I used it.
 
I just tried FK425 out for that very reason. Too soon to have an opinion yet. It's a DD, have only used it once...and I live on a dirt road!

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Did a little more detailing on the trike today. Even though I had it covered with a bed sheet in the garage, dust managed to find a way to the surface. So, I sprayed just a little QD onto a MF and lightly touched the paint to remove the dust. The sealant is so slick that whatever QD touched the paint only beaded up and was difficult to remove (dry off).

I've used California Dusters and still have 2 different sizes but am not impressed with them. The search continues.
 
I use a swifter duster on my tins. Works pretty well on light dust.
 
Flash you suggesting to wash with cold water after you wax, correct? This is supposed to reduce the amount of dust your vehicle attracts right?
 
Sorry about that Flash. I thought I'd try the QD first as that was a quick and easy test. When it gets warm enough I will definately try the cold water wash, then blow the water off with my blower. Thanks for your suggestion and expertise.
 
dpk20x said:
Flash you suggesting to wash with cold water after you wax, correct? This is supposed to reduce the amount of dust your vehicle attracts right?
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It will eliminate the static that a freshly waxed surface produces. Don't ask me the science behind it, I found it by dumb luck a couple of decades ago

don03109 said:
Sorry about that Flash. I thought I'd try the QD first as that was a quick and easy test. When it gets warm enough I will definately try the cold water wash, then blow the water off with my blower. Thanks for your suggestion and expertise.
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No problem, just wanted to make sure you were getting my response :)

Unless the bike gets dirty with road grime between now and then, just wash with cold water only, no soap :dblthumb2:
 
A dust collection system is an air quality improvement system used in industrial, commercial, and home production shops to improve breathable air quality and safety by removing particulate matter from the air and environment. Dust collection systems work on the basic formula of capture, convey and collect.
 
A dust collection system is an air quality improvement system used in industrial, commercial, and home production shops to improve breathable air quality and safety by removing particulate matter from the air and environment. Dust collection systems work on the basic formula of capture, convey and collect.
 
do you have an air compressor in your garage? How about a portable airtank? Might be the thing to blow off the dust. Invest in a quality duststop cover for your harley and it will help a bunch! Ive seen but not tried static type quick detailers, not sure if they will work.
Drew
 
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