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Old 04-07-2008, 07:39 PM   1 links from elsewhere to this Post. Click to view. #21 (permalink)
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Another source for Plexus is an Aircraft/Pilot's supply store at your local small airport (if you have one). Found some there for less than the manufacturer is selling it.

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Old 04-07-2008, 07:44 PM   #22 (permalink)
 
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Plexus is always carried at motorcycle dealerships. stop by a honda/kawasaki/yamaha dealership and you should be able to pick some up.

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Old 04-17-2008, 12:42 PM   #23 (permalink)
 
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I just ordered some Plexus, as I found a small, imperceptible scratch on my roof that shines when the shade is open and the light catches it.

I was wondering if anyone knows if the Plexus can be used on the painted (mine's red) body panels as well? A lot of vendors of Plexus say that it can, anyone have knowledge? I'd love to have a no-bucket-and-hose-required method of cleaning lil smartie...

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Old 04-17-2008, 01:13 PM   #24 (permalink)
 
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I'd love to have a no-bucket-and-hose-required method of cleaning lil smartie...
The #1 enemy of paint finishes is abrasion. Whenever I wash my car, the hose is going constantly wherever I'm rubbing. The less your sponge rubs dirt against your paint, the better your finish will stay. I even pre-soak my car. To dry it, I use a special car drying squeege to avoid excess towel rubbing on the finish. I believe good washing is more about technique than product. First, do no damage... THEN enhance.

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Old 04-19-2008, 04:17 PM   #25 (permalink)
 
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Wax On **- Wax Off?

I am still confused....do I wax or don't I? If so, should I use the Mother's Carnuba all over?

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Old 04-25-2008, 05:28 AM   #26 (permalink)
 
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Here's what I do and am very pleased with the results. I use Black Magic (Consumers Reports said it was excellent) on the plastic panels and also on the polycarbonate top. It's a liquid wax and available at WalMart, etc. For the black panel just below the windshield washers I use Black Chrome by Turtle Wax. It has a touch of black color to it and it makes that particular part of the car stand out when you buff it out.

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I just ordered some Plexus, as I found a small, imperceptible scratch on my roof that shines when the shade is open and the light catches it.

I was wondering if anyone knows if the Plexus can be used on the painted (mine's red) body panels as well? A lot of vendors of Plexus say that it can, anyone have knowledge? I'd love to have a no-bucket-and-hose-required method of cleaning lil smartie...

I love Plexus . I've been using for years on ALL surfaces of my motorcycles. It works great and is durable. Go ahead, use it wherever you like .

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Old 04-25-2008, 08:18 AM   #28 (permalink)
 
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For the black panel just below the windshield washers I use Black Chrome by Turtle Wax. It has a touch of black color to it and it makes that particular part of the car stand out when you buff it out.
I also highly recommend Black Chrome for all exterior trim.

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Old 04-25-2008, 08:57 AM   #29 (permalink)
 
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I once made a race car body of Lexan and the nose was bent into a curve and stressed.
The sign painter came to letter it and when he touched the car's nose with a rag soaked in toluene, it crazed and started cracking!
I would not use toluene on a smart.

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Old 04-25-2008, 11:16 AM   #30 (permalink)
 
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,quote=chieftmc;65199]I love Plexus . I've been using for years on ALL surfaces of my motorcycles. It works great and is durable. Go ahead, use it wherever you like .[/quote]

My Plexus arrived, and it does a great, streak-free job! Even on the glass, but it is a bit $$$ to use as a glass cleaner!!

Hee hee I also mounted the Actual Size sticker on the lower right of my rear window;)

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