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General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Brian on December 29, 2015, 12:42:37 PM
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Howdy folks,
As some of you fine good people maybe aware I like to keep my toys in good order (orsmness).
In the past I've followed up my poST-ride wash with a generous application of the FW1 wax in an aerosol can.
This product I believe is somewhat over priced for what it is and so I pose the question to you my learned collective ....... Is there an equivalent (aside from the lil guy furniture polish) or better product available at a more reasonable price to that of the overinflated FW1.
I googled for an alternative and what I found was a myriad of condemnation from disgruntled ex employees who had pushed this product around the place like the proverbial 'snake oil'
Cheers Brian
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I'd be looking at this range http://www.meguiars.com.au/ (http://www.meguiars.com.au/) can buy from places like Supacheap. I've never heard of FW1 though from a web search I find it rather expensive.
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I'll have to ask my wife, Alice.
I'm not sure what she uses to clean and polish my bike.
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I'll have to ask my wife, Alice.
I'm not sure what she uses to clean and polish my bike.
You're a ratbag!! :rofl :-++
I always haggle with the Indians selling FW1 to get the price down to $20 a can- offer $80 for four. Then they throw in a pack of polish pads.
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Mr Sheen! :thumb
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Mr Sheen! :thumb
LoL (besides the lil guy furniture polish)
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Mr Sheen! :thumb
I totally agree and have always used it for bikes.
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I use FW1 but have used Motul shine & go with great success......if just washing the bike that is only slightly soiled I use waterless wash......I try to avoid the hose and bucket approach unless it's really filthy.
And as mentioned Mr Sheen.
:beer
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I have used Mr Sheen once on my screen but it appears to have damage the surface. The only other thing I have used apart from water, is WD40. Has anyone shared my experience? I wouldn't be game to try it on my paint work. :eek
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I have used Mr Sheen once on my screen but it appears to have damage the surface. The only other thing I have used apart from water, is WD40. Has anyone shared my experience? I wouldn't be game to try it on my paint work. :eek
I have used WD40 to remove stickers and bugs . . . No damage to paintwork or screen . .
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I have used Mr Sheen once on my screen but it appears to have damage the surface. The only other thing I have used apart from water, is WD40. Has anyone shared my experience? I wouldn't be game to try it on my paint work. :eek
I've used Mr Sheen for years on my OEM screen, BikeQuip screen, paintwork and chrome, and never had any adverse effects.
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I am a mr sheen convert. I will wash down the bike for heavy soiling but have found for general road grime it is easy to apply and relatively inexpensive. I have used the wax and the high polish does seems to last longer but it should at the cost.
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Not sure about price - but here are two alternatives that work well...
Plexus Plastic Cleaner (http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html)
VuPlex Cleaner (http://www.theaviatorstore.com.au/vu-plex-cleaner-p-265.html)
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Not sure about price - but here are two alternatives that work well...
Plexus Plastic Cleaner ([url]http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html[/url])
VuPlex Cleaner ([url]http://www.theaviatorstore.com.au/vu-plex-cleaner-p-265.html[/url])
+ I use Plexus on my screen and visor :hatwave
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Hi Tech Yellow wax you cant beat it. Simple to use, can be a heavy or light coat.
a tin lasts forever and unilke FW1 there is no overspray to deal with.
no stop polishing that RED beaST ans take mummy for a ride!!!
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Not sure about price - but here are two alternatives that work well...
Plexus Plastic Cleaner ([url]http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html[/url])
The original question was about cost, and I think you'll find Plexus is just as dear as FW1.
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I use the products from Bowdens.
http://www.bowdensown.com.au/ (http://www.bowdensown.com.au/)
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Afternoon all.......well after the last gasp of FW1 expired from the can I've had to make a choice....continue buying an overpriced product or go back to being a lab rat in the autobahn laboratories and choose another poison ...........so here it is.....
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Looks pretty good
Sent from my iPad
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I saw similar stuff on eBay a few weeks ago but with the car wash as well.
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400957237716?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT (http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/400957237716?_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT)
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Afternoon all.......well after the last gasp of FW1 expired from the can I've had to make a choice....continue buying an overpriced product or go back to being a lab rat in the autobahn laboratories and choose another poison ...........so here it is.....
So- are you happy with it?
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early days yet Bill 1st impressions seems ok
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Meguires instant shine spray does a reasonable job