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Old 04-20-2010, 08:54 AM   #51
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Yea me too... my gf bought it for her bike because of all the black pieces and we weren't exactly amazed either... Of course, I normally use Maguires Tech wax which isn't exactly cheap.
I've been meaning to pick some of that up too.
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Old 04-20-2010, 10:10 AM   #52
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Of course, I normally use Maguires Tech wax which isn't exactly cheap.
That stuff works great imho. It doesn't seem to last very long (I have the original older stuff and not the 2.0) but it sure puts a hell of a shine on the Vette. I haven't tried it on the bikes but may have too.
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Old 04-20-2010, 03:20 PM   #53
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How many coats of this Ice did you put on? I did a quicky 1 coat deal on my Jeep. I was not blown away by the results.
first coat on an older bike seems to fade fast but 2nd and 3rd coats appear to stick (so far)
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Old 04-20-2010, 03:40 PM   #54
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first coat on an older bike seems to fade fast but 2nd and 3rd coats appear to stick (so far)
I'll try more coats.
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Old 04-20-2010, 03:48 PM   #55
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I'll try more coats.
Try riding the bike more
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Old 04-20-2010, 03:52 PM   #56
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Try riding the bike more
It was on my Jeep, you dick.
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Old 04-20-2010, 03:55 PM   #57
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It was on my Jeep, you dick.
Well instead of waxing your jeep you should be out riding then
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Old 04-20-2010, 03:59 PM   #58
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Well instead of waxing your jeep you should be out riding then
I'm too busy to be bothered with riding a motorcycle.
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Old 04-20-2010, 04:29 PM   #59
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Old 04-20-2010, 04:32 PM   #60
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I'm too busy to be bothered with riding a motorcycle.
by busy, you really mean lazy, i know i am a govt worker too
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