What did you do with your DII today?
TReK
Joined: Jul 2017
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I've used oil on faded exterior black plastic for years.
Unless you drive on dirt roads, I've never had a problem with dust or dirt sticking, but even dirt road dust just wipes off, and the black still looks good.
As said, it takes a few rains to wash it out, then just reapply.
I'll try the scrubbing bubbles too.
As for the Pledge(I've been riding sportbikes 23+years), there is nothing better for cleaning bug guts off of plastic, metal, and headlights.
Spray on heavy, let soak for minute, wipe off 90% of the crud, spray and wipe again with little effort, polish to a shine and done.
Better than any bug and tar remover and even HondaPolish...and smells like lemons too, lol!
Unless you drive on dirt roads, I've never had a problem with dust or dirt sticking, but even dirt road dust just wipes off, and the black still looks good.
As said, it takes a few rains to wash it out, then just reapply.
I'll try the scrubbing bubbles too.
As for the Pledge(I've been riding sportbikes 23+years), there is nothing better for cleaning bug guts off of plastic, metal, and headlights.
Spray on heavy, let soak for minute, wipe off 90% of the crud, spray and wipe again with little effort, polish to a shine and done.
Better than any bug and tar remover and even HondaPolish...and smells like lemons too, lol!
Camel Trophy
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Southwestern Virginia
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought that you were NOT to mix the silicon based stuff with the traditional stuff. Right?
TReK
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I'll try that too, thanks
Pro Wrench
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Fall City, WA
I've used oil on faded exterior black plastic for years.
Unless you drive on dirt roads, I've never had a problem with dust or dirt sticking, but even dirt road dust just wipes off, and the black still looks good.
As said, it takes a few rains to wash it out, then just reapply.
I'll try the scrubbing bubbles too.
As for the Pledge(I've been riding sportbikes 23+years), there is nothing better for cleaning bug guts off of plastic, metal, and headlights.
Spray on heavy, let soak for minute, wipe off 90% of the crud, spray and wipe again with little effort, polish to a shine and done.
Better than any bug and tar remover and even HondaPolish...and smells like lemons too, lol!
Unless you drive on dirt roads, I've never had a problem with dust or dirt sticking, but even dirt road dust just wipes off, and the black still looks good.
As said, it takes a few rains to wash it out, then just reapply.
I'll try the scrubbing bubbles too.
As for the Pledge(I've been riding sportbikes 23+years), there is nothing better for cleaning bug guts off of plastic, metal, and headlights.
Spray on heavy, let soak for minute, wipe off 90% of the crud, spray and wipe again with little effort, polish to a shine and done.
Better than any bug and tar remover and even HondaPolish...and smells like lemons too, lol!
For outside trim I stick to the typical plastic/ rubber cleaners.
For bug, I use claybar
Camel Trophy
Joined: Nov 2015
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From: Staten Island, NY
I'm not talking about using it as brake fluid. Use it to clean plastic and metal parts and have a nice finish afterwards.
Camel Trophy
Joined: Aug 2014
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From: Southwestern Virginia
My mistake, I missed that.
Camel Trophy
Joined: May 2016
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From: Britainistan, UK
How does it ride on the street with the front sway bar off?
I'm thinking of removing my sway bar but still reading up on the pros and cons of removing front vs. rear for street driving.
I'm thinking of removing my sway bar but still reading up on the pros and cons of removing front vs. rear for street driving.
Last edited by JUKE179r; Mar 23, 2018 at 06:29 PM.
Pro Wrench
Joined: May 2016
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From: Lake Tahoe
With the fronts off, yeah I mean its a little different, but you just have to adjust your driving style accordingly. I can easily take freeway exit ramps at or above the sign. I've been driving them disconnected for 6 months. There is a 6 page forum post about this over at Expedition portal
Stiffer springs will also reduce the sway.
I'm actually a little more concerned about off-road driving, as on my last outing I had a bit of a scare... felt like I was going to tip. But I think pros outweigh the cons, so off they go!
