The Reflections Line....

[Dispatch]

I have the car wax, top coat and spray wax of the Reflections line of waxes.
On a brand new motorcycle, what is the best suggested way to polish and wax it (what wax of the three to start with and what to do last), any tips or tricks?
Any help is greatly appreciated.

[ffboy]

1. Reflections advanced car wax-A synthetic polymer wax, has very mild cleaners to add shine and prepare for

2. Reflections top coat- A pure wax (carnauba-synthetic hybrid), no cleaners so it can be applied right on top of the car wax. Adds more depth and will help in adding more durability

3. Reflections spray wax-A booster product, used in between waxes. Will extend the life of the reflections combo, can also be used as a wax as u dry product.

[Dispatch]

Any tips or tricks?
And how many coats of each?

[ffboy]

Depending on the paint condition, if the paint is in pretty good shape you can simply wash your car then proceed to the car wax then top coat. How many coats? honestly 1 coat of each is Ok, but to ensure even and complete coverage, you can do 2 coats of car wax and top coat.


For maintenance, regular car wash (depends on how dirty the environment is in your area), then weekly use of Reflections Spray wax. After washing, you can dry the car until it's mostly dry then spray the reflections spray wax, dry with a qualtiy microfiber drying towel. You can have a separate microfiber to remove any excess moisture.

You can also use an Instant Detailer (Showtime) which works better for light dust removal than Reflections Spray wax.

[Dispatch]

Originally Posted by ffboy

"Depending on the paint condition", if the paint is in pretty good shape you can simply wash your car then proceed to the car wax then top coat. How many coats? honestly 1 coat of each is Ok, but to ensure even and complete coverage, you can do 2 coats of car wax and top coat.


For maintenance, regular car wash (depends on how dirty the environment is in your area), then weekly use of Reflections Spray wax. After washing, you can dry the car until it's mostly dry then spray the reflections spray wax, dry with a qualtiy microfiber drying towel. You can have a separate microfiber to remove any excess moisture.

You can also use an Instant Detailer (Showtime) which works better for light dust removal than Reflections Spray wax.

It would be for a brand new motorcycle.
I would also be doing all the polishing and waxing by hand.
I use micro fiber pads and cloths to apply and buff the stuff on/off.
On the spray wax, is it to be applied only once?
Am I missing anything?

[ffboy]

On a brand new motorcycle, you can just go straight to the Reflections Car wax and top coat, no paint cleaning or polishing needed. The spray wax, you apply when you feel the paint doesn't feel as slick as when you first waxed it. So it can be used as frequently as needed. Are you missing anything? Maybe not,

But I would also get the showtime. Usage is very similar to Spray wax, but is better for removing light dust than spray waxes.... Mist on surface, remove with a microfiber towel. Showtime Instant detailer to me is a must. While it may not offer any real protection, regular use will prevent contaminants from shortening the life of the wax protection and also add a bit of shine to your bike.

With the products you have, you're basically covered. Don't worry too much about it. Regular maintenance is key here. Keeping your bike clean before contaminants work its way into the paint will keep your bike looking good, more than anything else.

[Dispatch]

So your saying I can apply the Mothers Showtime right over dust and road dirt without hurting the surface of the paint?
Whats best to use to apply it?
Wouldn't the Showtime be the same as the Reflections spray wax?

[abnot]

Showtime and Reflections spray wax are different products.

Showtime is more a quick shine cleaner and offers no real protection like a spray wax provides. Showtime is much thinner in consistency so better suited for using as a cleaner.

[Dispatch]

Ok....
I picked up a bottle of the Showtime and a bottle of the Mothers chrome polish at Wal-Mart.
Now, I think I'm set.

[ffboy]

Originally Posted by Dispatch

So your saying I can apply the Mothers Showtime right over dust and road dirt without hurting the surface of the paint?
Whats best to use to apply it?
Wouldn't the Showtime be the same as the Reflections spray wax?

Showtime instant detailer or any instant detailer is only used for lightly dusty car/surfaces, not to remove road dirt. If you remove road dirt especially heavy dirt, you will scratch the paint/surface. Spray a light most on the surface, spread/remove using a quality micofiber cloth, and keep an extra one handy while doing so... eventially the first towel will become too saturated and make removal more difficult.