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Motorex Clean & Polish Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer: Motorex Category: Quick wax, cleaner, polish Type: Aerosol Can, 500 ml (16.9 oz.) Retail Price: $7.95 Made In: Switzerland Claims – Non-streaking, lasting shine. For Use On – Metal, plastic and painted surfaces. Claimed Features – Cleans and polishes. Application –  Spray on, allow to set for 1 minute, polish with clean …

Motorex Protect & Shine 645 Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer: Motorex Category: Quick wax, polish Type: Aerosol Can, 500 ml (16.9 oz.) Retail Price: $7.99 Made In: Switzerland Claims – “One step detailer.  Quickly cleans and waxes.” For Use On – Metal, plastic and varnish (sic) surfaces.  Also rubber and leather. Claimed Features – “Protects and gives a mirror-like finish”.  …

Meguiar’s NXT Generation Spray Wax Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer: Meguiar’s Category: Quick wax, polish Type: Spray bottle, 710 ml (24 oz.) Retail Price: $10.99 Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Easy to use booster wax maintains gloss and protection created by NXT Tech Wax.” For Use On – Painted surfaces that have been treated withMeguiar’s NXT Next Generation Tech …

Meguiar’s Quik Wax Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer: Meguiar’s Category: Wax, polish Type: Spray bottle, 473 ml (16 oz.) Retail Price: $5.99 Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Creates deep gloss with carnauba wax protection.” For Use On – Painted surfaces. Claimed Features – “Mist and wipe.  Wax your car in minutes.  Deepens the color of your paint.  Gently cleans the …

ProtectAll All-Surface Care with Carnauba Wax Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer: ProtectAll Category: Quick wax, cleaner, polish Type: Spray, Can, 13.5 oz. (383 g) Retail Price: $10.00 Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Polishes, waxes, treats, protects” For Use On – Paint, fiberglass, clear coat, gel coat, aluminum, chrome, stainless steel, Plexiglas, glass, wood, plastic, vinyl, rubber, finished leather, more. …

Britemax #6S Spray & Shine Quick Polish – Detail Spray Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Motorcycle quick polish, wax Manufacturer:  Metal Master/Britemax Type:  Spray bottle, 24 oz. Retail Price: $14.95 Made In:  U.S.A. More Britemax Products:  Britemax Black Max Swirl Remover  | Britemax Review Intro  |  Britemax Metal Polish  |  Britemax Spray & Shine  |  Grime Out Claims – “High gloss “wet look” detail spray for quick …

Britemax “Black Max” Ultra-Fine Polish and Glaze Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Motorcycle polish, swirl and “spider web” fine scratch remover. Manufacturer:  Britemax Type:  Liquid, bottle, 16 oz. Retail Price: $14.95 Made In:  U.S.A. More Britemax Products:  Britemax Black Max Swirl Remover  | Britemax Review Intro  |  Britemax Metal Polish  |  Britemax Spray & Shine  |  Grime Out Claims – “Extremely fine finessing pad polish for show …

RejeX Soil Barrier – Anti-Stain Protection We’ve always been on the search for unique or hard to find motorcycle related products and accessories, and it’s always a kick to find something that fits the bill. In baseball terms, it’s a double when the product is both unique and works as advertised.  An added kick is …

Spray Motorcycle Cleaners Review We liked the Sprayway Glass Cleaner so much that we couldn’t resist when Sprayway offered to provide some of their other products to try. Industrial customers are the main target for Sprayway products. But many of their large selection of spray cleaners, polishes and protectants are also  appropriate for use on motorcycles. Motorcycles …

Britemax Grime Out Manufacturer’s Information Manufacturer:  Metal Master/Britemax Type:  Spray bottle, 24 oz. Category:  Motorcycle degreaser, cleaner Retail Price:  $14.95 Made In:  U.S.A. More Britemax Products:  Britemax Black Max Swirl Remover  |  Britemax Review Intro  |  Britemax Metal Polish  |  Britemax Spray & Shine  |  Grime Out Notes:  Also available in gallon jugs as a concentrate for $29.95; can be diluted for various uses.  …

Glare Blast “Quick ‘n’ Fast” Quick Detailer Spray Polish Glare Blast is a new type of quick detailing spray polish, but with a technological twist. It has what Glare calls “Camo-Adaptive Technology”. This feature allows the product to be used on both matte and gloss surfaces without changing the reflectivity or sheen of the finish. …

Original Bike Spirits Spray Cleaner & Polish Review Original Bike Spirits is a brand of motorcycle products aimed at the cruiser market. The product line currently includes brake cleaner, chain cleaner, carb cleaner and a few other items. The Original Bike Spirits “Spray Cleaner & Polish” product has been heavily advertised recently in print magazines, …

Speed Clean Plastic Cleaner Review Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Plastic cleaner and polish. Made In:  Unknown Type:  Spray bottle, 12 oz. and 2 oz Retail Price:  ~$9.95 (12 oz.) and $4.95 (2 oz.) Manufacturer:  Dan’s RC Stuff Claims:  Cleans and protects plastic.  Optically neutral finish. For Use On:  Plastic, windscreens, helmets, visors, etc. Claimed Features:  Cleans and protects. Application:  Spray on, wipe …

DuPont Motorcycle Degreaser and Chain Cleaner Review   Background It must be chain cleaning and lubing season. That deduction is based on the number of emails that have been coming in recently. Our readers have many questions and recommendations for chain lubes and chain cleaning products. This thank-goodness-it’s-finally-gone winter has been pretty tough on the …

DuPont Motorcycle Degreaser and Chain Cleaner Review It must be chain cleaning and lubing season. That deduction is based on the number of emails that have been coming in recently. Our readers have many questions and recommendations for chain lubes and chain cleaning products. This thank-goodness-it’s-finally-gone winter has been pretty tough on the equipment around …

wBW Quick Look: Hand Kind Hand Cleaner Summary:  A different type of hand cleaner with an environmentally conscious formulation works very well. Editor’s Note You know it must be the dead of winter when I’m writing and you’re reading a 500+ word article about hand cleaners! But this product is different enough to deserve a close …

Tirox Speed Wax Detailer Review Clear spray is super easy to use, buffs easily to a highly polished shine and leaves a very nice finish. I’m embarrassed — this can of Tirox Speed Wax has been sitting around the garage since I wrote the review of the Tirox Chain Cleaner kit in September of 2008. If you …

Busted Knuckle Garage “Waterless” Hand Cleaner I usually don’t pay much attention to those racks of impulse-buy items that live near the checkout counter.  But I happened to notice this hand cleaner at two different motorcycle shops, so I figured we’d give it a try. My hands were pretty grimy from working on yet another chain …

Rim Wax Wheel Polish Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Specialized wheel rim wax Type: Jar, paste. 8 oz. (256 g) Manufacturer: Smart Wax Made In: U.S.A. List Price: $16.95 Claims – “Quickly restores a bright, polished and protected wheel finish. The anti-static RimWax formula actually helps repel brake dust to reduce dust buildup by as much as 75%.” For Use On – “Chrome, …

Eco Touch Waterless Wash Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Waterless cleaner Type: Spray bottle, 22 oz. (651 ml) Manufacturer: Eco Touch Made In: U.S.A.(?) List Price: $9.99 Claims – “One step spray & wipe cleaning. No hose or bucket required.” For Use On – Vehicles. Claimed Features – “Non-toxic.  Biodegradable.  Phosphate free”.  “Contains: Water, Plant-derived surfactants (coconut + soy), Degradable polymer, Organic Solvent (soy), …

Forever Black Bumper & Trim Cleaner and Reconditioner Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Black trim cleaner and dye Type:  Liquid. 4 oz. (256 g) Manufacturer: Forever Car Care In: U.S.A List Price: $11.95 Claims – “Help restore faded black plastic, rubber and vinyl.” For Use On – “Black bumpers and trim”. Claimed Features – “Permanently recolors and protects all black plastic, vinyl & rubber …

Gummi Pflege Stift – Rubber Care Stick Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Rubber cleaner and protectant Type:  Liquid. 100 ml (3.4 oz.) Manufacturer: Einszett Made In: Germany List Price: $7.99 Claims – “Cleans, conditions and protects weather rubber seals…Protects rubber from drying and cracking due to oxidation, heat and UV exposure. Restores dried weather seals to original condition.  Reduces wind noise due …

Castrol Chain Wax Quick Look Castrol Chain Wax is a synthetic motorcycle chain lube that sprays on as a mildly thick wax. It dries hard and leaves a coating. We weren’t able to determine if it penetrates the chain or side plates any better or worse than other lubricants. The sprayer is nicely focused and …

Motorcycle Detailing Products by Danasé Detailing Supply It’s always interesting when the little guys are able to develop products that beat the giants at their own game.  This has happened several times in the motorcycle detailing business, and we’ve reviewed many unique productsthat are definitely not available on the shelves of your local strip mall auto …

Tend Plastic Cleaner Interesting and very hard-to-find anti-static plastic cleaner for polycarbonate airplane windshields. Works well and leaves a “slippery” feel that seems to make the surface easier to clean, but I’m not sure if the product is overwhelmingly better than several other plastic cleaners we’ve tried. Regular readers know what a kick we get …

Star Clean “One Step Metal Treatment” Metal Polish   There are few things that get my attention like the words “easy to use”, “time saver” or anything that promises “one step”.  Add “no buffing” and I’m sold. Yep, I’m lazy.  My mother used to tell me that all the time.  My answer (now that I’m …

Star Clean “One Step Metal Treatment” Metal Polish There are few things that get my attention like the words “easy to use”, “time saver” or anything that promises “one step”.  Add “no buffing” and I’m sold. Yep, I’m lazy.  My mother used to tell me that all the time.  My answer (now that I’m an …

Wizards Mist-n-Shine Quick Detailer Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Quick detailer Type: Spray bottle, 22 oz. (650 ml) Manufacturer: Wizards Products Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $14.25 Claims – “Anti-Static; Anti-Streak; No Silicone; No Oily Film; Slippery; High Gloss.” For Use On – “Use on paint, chrome, glass.  Safe for paint, clear coat, metal, glass, plastic and rubber trim.” Claimed Features – “Safely removes …

Wizards Black Renew Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Black plastic and trim cleaner Type: Squeeze bottle, 8 oz. (237 ml) Manufacturer: Wizards Products Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $12.95 Claims – “Cleans, Renews, Protects all color exterior trim.” For Use On – “Use to remove old wax and white compound residue from old moldings, bumpers, door handles and mud guards.” Claimed Features – “Water …

Wizards Power Seal Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Metal polish sealant Type: Squeeze bottle, 8 oz. (237 ml) Manufacturer: Wizards Products] Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $12.95 Claims – “Micro Polishes, Super Seals, Environmental Shield.  Transfers an ‘acrylic’ environmental shield to metal surfaces that helps retain gloss and resist tarnishing.” For Use On – “Smooth or previously polished metals.” Claimed Features – “Protects against …

Wizards Metal Renew Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Metal polish Type: Squeeze bottle, 8 oz. (237 ml) Manufacturer: Wizards Products Made In: U.S.A. Retail Price: $12.95 Claims – “Cleans, Shines, Protects.” For Use On – “All types of metal surfaces.  Wheels, exhaust parts, accessories, truck tanks (?), motorcycle components.  Aluminum, stainless steel, brass, bronze, copper, nickel magnesium, tarnished chrome, silver and gold.” Claimed …

Wizards Metal Polish   Manufacturer: Wizards Products Retail Price: $12.95 Type: Cotton wadding, 3.3 oz. (85 g) Made In: U.S.A. Category:  Metal polish Claims – “Cleans, Shines, Protects.” For Use On – “Use on aluminum, tarnished chrome, stainless steel, brass, copper, nickel, pewter, magnesium, silver, gold.  Not recommended for plated gold, plated silver or show chrome.  Safe for use on coated …

Wizards Supreme Seal Paint Sealant Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Paint sealant Manufacturer: Wizards Products Type: Squeeze bottle, 12 oz. (355 ml) Retail Price: $16.45 Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Bonds to Paint; Tight Micro Seal; Super Acrylic Gloss; Tougher Than Wax.  Durable paint sealant, engineered to bond to paint with a tight ‘micro sealing’ process.” For Use On – “Safe and recommended …

Wizards Shine Master Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Liquid polish Manufacturer: Wizards Products Type: Squeeze bottle, 16 oz. (473 ml) Retail Price: $16.45 Made In: U.S.A. Owner Comments:  Below Claims – “Show Gloss; Removes Swirls; Easy On – Easy Off; Durable Polymer Protection; Safe for Freshly Painted Surfaces.” For Use On – “Safe and recommended for clear coat, stripes and decals, fiberglass, Lexan, Plexiglas …

Turtle Wax ICE Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Liquid polish Manufacturer: Turtle Wax Type: Liquid, 16 oz. (473 cc) Retail Price: $14.99 (est) Made In: U.S.A. Claims – “Clear wax formulated with completely new technology that blends silicone and hydrocarbon polymers to provide extraordinary shine and durability.” For Use On – Painted surfaces, exterior rubber, plastic and vinyl trim. Claimed Features – Clear; leaves …

Liquid Performance Spray Cleaner & Polish, Metal Polish and Street Bike Wash The webBikeWorld garage is chock full of motorcycle cleaners, polishes, waxes, metal restorers, scratch removers, wheel cleaners, stink reducers and just about every other spray, lube, soap and gunk remover on the planet. One word invariably comes out of visitors’ mouths when they …

Glare Sahara Waterless Cleaner and Polish Review Interesting waterless cleaner, polish and wax combined into one product. Works very well when used as directed. Saves time and provides an outstanding finish. Our friends at Ultra 2000 have been at it again. First, they brought us Glare Professional Polish (review). Then it was Glare Spider (review). And now …

Speed Cleaner Motorcycle Windshield Cleaner and Polish Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Motorcycle windshield and plastic cleaner Type: Spray bottle, 12 oz. (355ml) Manufacturer: Kleenmaster Products Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $10.95 Claims – Abrasive free, non-glare, non-static, will not scratch, cleans and polishes. For Use On – Motorcycle windscreens, windshields, helmets, visors, plastics. Claimed Features – Cleans and polishes. Meets U.S.A. Military Requirements …

That Bug Stuff Manufacturer’s Information Category:  Motorcycle cleaner Type: Spray Bottle, 32 oz. (946ml) Manufacturer: Eagle Lake Solutions Made In: U.S.A Retail Price: $12.95 Claims – “Spray on and wipe bugs away.” For Use On – Motorcycle windscreens, windshields, paint. Claimed Features – Bug remover. Will not remove wax. Drip resistant. Non-abrasive. Application –  Spray on, let stand for several seconds, wipe off.  …

Manufacturer’s Information Category : Quick wax, cleaner, polish Manufacturer : Mr. Moto Products Type : Aerosol Can, 6 oz. (178 ml) Retail Price : $8.56 Made In : U.S.A. Claims – “One step detailer.  Quickly cleans and waxes.” For Use On – Glass, painted surfaces, chrome, aluminum, plastic and other surfaces. Claimed Features – One step detailer.  Anti-static.  Quickly cleans and waxes.  Anti-fog …