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The cleaning thread seems to be last updated in 2007, so at the risk of beingannoying I thought I would top post.
Basically, by the time my used 2006 changed hands, went in immediately for 600 (680) inspection, and came home, the black paint looked like a computer screen at a deaf school.
I decided to use a "non scratch" auto towel that I got from target to just get the fingerprints off. As I got closer I saw a lot of very fine scratches, which I assume is just the nature of how the paint job wares, and not from the towel itself. Ive read in a lot of the cleaning threads that there are waxing techniques to get these out, but whats a simple, reliable one for these type of fine scrathes?
General cleaning (body): The manual says not to use "water cleaners" because it may lead to seizure. Does this mean water-based cleaners, or just water? Cant imagine that a hose off is going to hurt anything as long as it stays out of the ignition.
Also, is anyone just using soap and a sponge after they first hose off? Whats best? The manual also makes mention of chamois leather to dry. Do these cloths also work for polishing?
From old thread, Simple Green seems to be ok for the wheels and spokes as long as its diluted. WD40 in the spoke nipples, check. As far a coating of WD40 on the entire engine, what parts, and how light a coating? Anything metallic basically?
Finally, I dont see anything on here about care for the stock seat.
Thanks!
Basically, by the time my used 2006 changed hands, went in immediately for 600 (680) inspection, and came home, the black paint looked like a computer screen at a deaf school.
I decided to use a "non scratch" auto towel that I got from target to just get the fingerprints off. As I got closer I saw a lot of very fine scratches, which I assume is just the nature of how the paint job wares, and not from the towel itself. Ive read in a lot of the cleaning threads that there are waxing techniques to get these out, but whats a simple, reliable one for these type of fine scrathes?
General cleaning (body): The manual says not to use "water cleaners" because it may lead to seizure. Does this mean water-based cleaners, or just water? Cant imagine that a hose off is going to hurt anything as long as it stays out of the ignition.
Also, is anyone just using soap and a sponge after they first hose off? Whats best? The manual also makes mention of chamois leather to dry. Do these cloths also work for polishing?
From old thread, Simple Green seems to be ok for the wheels and spokes as long as its diluted. WD40 in the spoke nipples, check. As far a coating of WD40 on the entire engine, what parts, and how light a coating? Anything metallic basically?
Finally, I dont see anything on here about care for the stock seat.
Thanks!