Hey, hope everything is well with everyone!
I usually just hose down and dry my F4i, but I want to actually clean her. I went to my local shop and the guy recommended the ultimate detailer. He told me that I should just spray and wipe. Is that really all that is needed? Any other tips on cleaning are welcomed!
Best,
Mendigo

 

From what I have read, the ultimate detailer is just to remove light dust, fingerprints, etc.

Not sure if that's what you're looking for? Sounds like its for cars that stay in the showroom untouched

 

I use simple green to get the tough stuff out.
spray on wipe off, rinse down then plexus.

 

Meguiars Ultimate Detailer is pretty good stuff. Meguiar's Direct Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer™

I use it all the time on my bike and my other vehicles. For products available at the local store, you cant go very wrong with any product from Mothers or Meguiars. I have an automotive detailing business on the side and can recommend products available at auto parts stores or strictly online.

 

sounds like i bought the wrong stuff hehe well, i guess i could use it after i clean it...
I was more in the market for something to wash my bike with (soap type of thing). I'm a lil lost, since i have never really had to wash a motorcycle before (my previous one was pretty beat up and i didn't really care how it looked). I'm going to look at some of the Meguiar's stuff i never though about using simple green (i have some at home), i might just give it a shot as well! thanks for the help!!!!

 

I use the ultimate detail and a clean microfiber to clean light dust or a bugs off my bike/helmet after a ride. If its really dirty then you will want to wash the bike though.

Just get a bucket, microfiber wash mit, and some Meguiars gold class car wash soap. Wash your bike then use a CLEAN microfiber drying towel or an Absorber to dry it.

 

Washing up liquid, a sponge/cloth and finish off with a chamoise leather. If you can be bothered to polish then polish. THat's another thread.
The types of cleaner that say spray on, rinse off will very likely take dye out of your paint work. Be very careful with this kind of product. It's meant for trials bikes covered in earth/mud.
The best cleaning product on the planet is still free(ish). Water! Add in what you like. Cocoa Cola works pretty well on Chrome.

 

Thanks for the tips, I really appreciate it! I just bought some Meguiars wash soap and a few cloths and going to wash her in a sec! thanks again!
Cheers

 

This is all you need man.

Spray it on, and just wipe it off with a proper rag (a la not a paper towel)

 

Hell yeah, Henry. They don't call it the universal solvent for nothing.

But yes... the Meguiars ultimate detailer is pretty decent between washes. Smells good, too. Simple green for the harder stuff.