Wax on or wax off?

VFR Girl · 07-31-2006, 08:09 PM

No, I'm not talking about legs....

is it okay to wax things other than the tank? Like the farings, etc.... also, what does the wax protect against?? I know it is supposed to make it look better, does it also protect against small scratches?

falcon186 · 07-31-2006, 08:17 PM

Hey Girl...
I use the Honda spray cleaner polish...cleans bugs,protects against sun damage ozone and dirt accumullation...as for protection from small scratches...hmm..has to be real small...hehehe...

Lansonfloyd · 07-31-2006, 09:28 PM

I use Zaino polish/wax on my 06, all over.

Other then removing the seat, I'd recommend waxing the entire bike after cleaning it head to toe. A quality wax (Zaino, Mothers, Meguirer's) is another layer that anything must go through to get to the paint. Honda polish is great stuff, but its not a coat of carnuba or similar. Its a good petroleum distallate based polish, for sure. I use a high-grade (Z5) scratch and swirl remover on the whole bike, and then go over it again with a high-gloss (Z1) coat. I also do the wheels the best I can. It helps to keep the brake dust and road debris off the wheels.

Have fun!

RVFR · 07-31-2006, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lansonfloyd

I use Zaino polish/wax on my 06, all over.

Other then removing the seat, I'd recommend waxing the entire bike after cleaning it head to toe. A quality wax (Zaino, Mothers, Meguirer's) is another layer that anything must go through to get to the paint. Honda polish is great stuff, but its not a coat of carnuba or similar. Its a good petroleum distallate based polish, for sure. I use a high-grade (Z5) scratch and swirl remover on the whole bike, and then go over it again with a high-gloss (Z1) coat. I also do the wheels the best I can. It helps to keep the brake dust and road debris off the wheels.

Have fun!

As Lanson said, wax the whole bike and use the Honda polish on those days where you just need to touch it up, I take the honda polish with me on my rides, I also use plexus for the wind screen, and visor, as it helps aid in the bugs not sticking so well plus keeping things looking great too.

VFR Girl · 08-02-2006, 08:33 PM

Well, that's what I am going to do this weekend. Wash with honda polish and then wax.... thanks for the tips!

Legs · 08-02-2006, 08:58 PM

I keep a can of Honda Spray polish in my beetle bags. Mother's real carnuba is great as well( for annusl waxing)

. I use Rain X on shield and Face sheilds. Comes in real handy during thses southern monsoons!

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VFR Girl Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: 04-18-2008 06:05 PM Location: Toronto My Ride: 2002 Silver VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Wax on or wax off? No, I'm not talking about legs.... is it okay to wax things other than the tank? Like the farings, etc.... also, what does the wax protect against?? I know it is supposed to make it look better, does it also protect against small scratches? __________________ I love my VFR.

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VFR Girl Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Last Online: 04-18-2008 06:05 PM Location: Toronto My Ride: 2002 Silver VFR View my Photo Gallery Posts: 47 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Well, that's what I am going to do this weekend. Wash with honda polish and then wax.... thanks for the tips! __________________ I love my VFR.

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Legs Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Last Online: 07-01-2008 12:08 PM Location: Birmingham, AL My Ride: Suzuki SV650 -2003 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 345 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I love Honda Polish and Mothers! I keep a can of Honda Spray polish in my beetle bags. Mother's real carnuba is great as well( for annusl waxing) . I use Rain X on shield and Face sheilds. Comes in real handy during thses southern monsoons! __________________ Legs

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07-31-2006, 08:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
falcon186 Member Join Date: May 2006 Last Online: 11-06-2008 11:09 PM Location: Mississauga,Ontario. - Find Me! My Ride: 2005 Suzuki GS500F 2005 VRF800 View my Photo Gallery Posts: 95 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	Hey Girl... I use the Honda spray cleaner polish...cleans bugs,protects against sun damage ozone and dirt accumullation...as for protection from small scratches...hmm..has to be real small...hehehe...