star4772 Posted June 26, 2012 Share #1 Posted June 26, 2012 I parked my bike at work today and when I got back my bike was all spotted up. It look like the sprinkler system came on and watered my bike along with the grass. I now have what looks to be hard water spots all over my bike. I got home and tried to clean them off with some quick shine stuff but not working very well. Question what would be the best way to remove all these spots? Wash bike with soap and water then dry and use chrome polish and wax to detail it? Any suggestion's? Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msshearin Posted June 26, 2012 Share #2 Posted June 26, 2012 thats what I would do.....complete detail and then park somewhere else tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star4772 Posted June 26, 2012 Author Share #3 Posted June 26, 2012 thats what I would do.....complete detail and then park somewhere else tomorrow You can bet I will be parking away from any grass,I might even take the boss's spot. :rotf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted June 26, 2012 Share #4 Posted June 26, 2012 You tried Plexus ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary N. Posted June 26, 2012 Share #5 Posted June 26, 2012 Try a little vinager and water Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyinfool Posted June 26, 2012 Share #6 Posted June 26, 2012 There are 2 places I can park the bike at work. I can choose between dirty or vandalized. The bosses spot is dirtier than mine. A good coat of wax helps those spots come off next time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ragtop69gs Posted June 26, 2012 Share #7 Posted June 26, 2012 Try a little vinager and water Joe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirby Posted June 26, 2012 Share #8 Posted June 26, 2012 You might could try a "Bike Condom". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman Posted June 26, 2012 Share #9 Posted June 26, 2012 try a clay bar perhaps, then wax, polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 26, 2012 Share #10 Posted June 26, 2012 Could be from planes spraying for mosquitos too if you are not sure it was a sprinkler. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardbog Posted June 26, 2012 Share #11 Posted June 26, 2012 You tried Plexus ? second that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted June 26, 2012 Share #12 Posted June 26, 2012 Periodically I'll wash the bike and use S100. Best thing since sliced bread and flush toilets ! Keeps spotting from happening and makes it easier to wash the next time. To get the spots off you need to wash the bike. Any spots that don't come off, you can try Plexus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted June 26, 2012 Share #13 Posted June 26, 2012 --- and haven't found anything better. Protect All, Protect All, Protect All! http://www.protectall.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted June 26, 2012 Share #14 Posted June 26, 2012 Windex the whole bike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 26, 2012 Share #15 Posted June 26, 2012 Periodically I'll wash the bike and use S100. Best thing since sliced bread and flush toilets ! Keeps spotting from happening and makes it easier to wash the next time. To get the spots off you need to wash the bike. Any spots that don't come off, you can try Plexus. Not Familiar with S100 what is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yamamike Posted June 26, 2012 Share #16 Posted June 26, 2012 Vinegar is GREAT at removing hard water spots and waaaaaay cheaper. Just sayin'. But do wash and wax afterwards! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted June 26, 2012 Share #17 Posted June 26, 2012 Not Familiar with S100 what is it? http://www.s100.com/s100_tcc.htm I've only ever tried the Total Cycle Cleaner. Wash and dry the bike. Mist S100 over (almost) everything. Then spray with garden hose on high pressure until no soapy bubbles from hosing it down. Dry the bike. Ride. I use it about once a month or so. If I ride in the rain and see spots afterwards or start getting water spots when washing the bike, its time to mist it with S100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted June 26, 2012 Share #18 Posted June 26, 2012 Thanks I will have to give it a shot, it usally takes me about 4 hours to clean my bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XV1100SE Posted June 26, 2012 Share #19 Posted June 26, 2012 Thanks I will have to give it a shot, it usally takes me about 4 hours to clean my bike. I probably spend 45 minutes washing mine. Occassionally pull the saddle bags and wash back rim. Normal wash and then mist with S100, maybe one hour total. Idea with S100 is that after misting it on you rinse it off immediately. Don't let it dry on the bike. Rinse with high pressure GARDEN hose (NOT pressure washer) and dry it. Makes your next wash quicker and easier. I generally mist everything except wheels, wind screen, and seats. The chrome will look great and resist spotting. Water will sheet off the bike. I'm not a rep for them.... just a satisfied customer ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickardracing Posted June 26, 2012 Share #20 Posted June 26, 2012 Well Joe, last Wednesday someone (customer/delivery)backed into my bike at work, then took off. Bent the passing light/turn signal (right side), viosr on the turn signal, clear deflector and my side stand has a nice bend to it, and the bumper went over the top of the fender leaving a crease and scraped up paint. The angle they hit it on, the bike did not fall over. It just put alot of pressure on the side stand and bent it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star4772 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share #21 Posted June 27, 2012 You tried Plexus ? Not yet no. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star4772 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share #22 Posted June 27, 2012 Try a little vinager and water Joe. Thanks Gary might try that also. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star4772 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share #23 Posted June 27, 2012 Could be from planes spraying for mosquitos too if you are not sure it was a sprinkler. I do believe it was sprinklers cause had water puddles on my seat. Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
star4772 Posted June 27, 2012 Author Share #24 Posted June 27, 2012 --- and haven't found anything better. Protect All, Protect All, Protect All! http://www.protectall.com/ Something I never herd of,will check web site and read up on it. Thanks, Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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