Honda Polish

bwhip · 07-31-2008, 02:55 PM

Screw the environment *, new Honda polish sucks.

It's streaky, isn't as powerful at removing bugs and grime, and doesn't smell as good.

I might have to try this stuff: Spiritual reawakening: Original Bike Spirits Cleaner & Polish

* Actually, I love the environment. Tell you what, I'll ride the Ruckus to work once a month to reduce my carbon footprint that way instead of the Honda polish thing, okay?

gthotchkiss · 07-31-2008, 03:00 PM

I've heard plexus is really good... People come into the store all the time looking for that and the Meguiars cleaners and spray wax.

SerialThriller · 07-31-2008, 03:12 PM

I've switched to the Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer and it works pretty well, but I still miss the old Honda spray...

Baketech · 07-31-2008, 03:13 PM

Yes, "Honda Polish" was ruined a few years ago, just before Honda stopped carrying it. I bought a case and have just run out this summer....

It's true that Plexus does work well, but it smells like toilet bowl cleaner. If you can get past that, you are good to go...

For now I've been using the Next Dimension "Honda Polish"....but it does suck compared to the original....

HondaGalToo · 07-31-2008, 04:56 PM

Motul makes a spray on cleaner/polish that's pretty nice...

maxib · 07-31-2008, 05:03 PM

Thanks bwhip. I have 3/4 can left of the original. (between two cans) Could somebody tell me what was wrong with it again??? I'm afraid to use up what I have left because I'll never get it again. Now I can use it up and not worry.

Zaino Z-6 smells really good too. I use Zaino on the 'vette and like the result. No affiliation, but it is pricey.

ND4SPD · 07-31-2008, 06:58 PM

Blasphemer. It's the Rising Sun paying you back for trying to clean up olive oil.

bwhip · 07-31-2008, 11:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Blasphemer. It's the Rising Sun paying you back for trying to clean up olive oil.

Yeah, there's Honda brake fluid in the 849 as well.

slickwill · 08-01-2008, 07:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bwhip

Yeah, there's Honda brake fluid in the 849 as well.

That would explain the recent trouble with the 849.

CBR929RE · 08-01-2008, 02:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ND4SPD

Blasphemer. It's the Rising Sun paying you back for trying to clean up olive oil.

I literally LOLed at that one.

86sfwg · 08-01-2008, 03:12 PM

The Original Spray Cleaner Polish mentioned here is manufactured by the same company that made the Honda Spray Cleaner Polish for 15 years. They recently came out with their own brand that started out as Next Dimension but is now called Original Bike Spirits.
This is the same orignal formula used in the Honda product the only change was to a different propellant that would allow it to be 50 state compliant. Basically the product is the same it just sprays out a little smoother (side improvement with propellant change). It retains all the cleaning and protection qualities that made it the best selling Spray Cleaner in the market.
Try it you won't want anything else, find a dealer on originalbikespirits.com. Most of the Honda Cycle stores are carrying it cause of the sales success they had before.

ND4SPD · 08-01-2008, 03:27 PM

That's the best news I've heard all day!

aboard by the way.

seamus · 08-01-2008, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86sfwg

The Original Spray Cleaner Polish mentioned here is manufactured by the same company that made the Honda Spray Cleaner Polish for 15 years. They recently came out with their own brand that started out as Next Dimension but is now called Original Bike Spirits.
This is the same orignal formula used in the Honda product the only change was to a different propellant that would allow it to be 50 state compliant. Basically the product is the same it just sprays out a little smoother (side improvement with propellant change). It retains all the cleaning and protection qualities that made it the best selling Spray Cleaner in the market.
Try it you won't want anything else, find a dealer on originalbikespirits.com. Most of the Honda Cycle stores are carrying it cause of the sales success they had before.

I love you.

TCD · 08-16-2008, 07:49 PM

I picked up a couple of cans of the aforementioned "honda polish" (original bike spirits) this week hoping that the rumors were true. I finally got a chance to use it today and it is exactly as I remembered honda polish to be. My bike missed the good stuff.

I have used honda polish, next dimension, and now the original bike spirits. I would say that the honda polish and original bike spirits are identical. I have no idea what the next dimension stuff was, but it definitely was not the same as honda polish. It was real thin, runny, and would not wipe off cleanly.

phozed · 08-17-2008, 12:08 AM

I recently ordered a case of the Original Bike Spirits after getting a can at a dealership and trying it out. It does not smell the same (imo), but it cleans like I remember the Honda Polish.

I also did some reading before I got the whole case and what 86sfwg said is spot on.

luvtolean · 08-17-2008, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 86sfwg

They recently came out with their own brand that started out as Next Dimension but is now called Original Bike Spirits.

I had a can of the Next Dimension I bought at, of all places, a garden equipment shop, and I thought it was as good as Honda Polish.

07-31-2008, 02:55 PM	#1
bwhip Every ride a gift... Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Idaho, USA Bike(s): 1098S-SXV550-849-Ruckus Posts: 3,897	Honda Polish Screw the environment , new Honda polish sucks. It's streaky, isn't as powerful at removing bugs and grime, and doesn't smell as good. I might have to try this stuff: Spiritual reawakening: Original Bike Spirits Cleaner & Polish Actually, I love the environment. Tell you what, I'll ride the Ruckus to work once a month to reduce my carbon footprint that way instead of the Honda polish thing, okay? __________________ My Gallery

07-31-2008, 03:12 PM	#3
SerialThriller ready for some football Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Louisiana Bike(s): HD Posts: 498	I've switched to the Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer and it works pretty well, but I still miss the old Honda spray... __________________ I'd rather be riding One law: Love.

07-31-2008, 03:13 PM	#4
Baketech "Able was I ere I saw Elba..." Join Date: 12-14-2006 Bike(s): VFR800 - CBR929 - VFR800 Posts: 1,728	Yes, "Honda Polish" was ruined a few years ago, just before Honda stopped carrying it. I bought a case and have just run out this summer.... It's true that Plexus does work well, but it smells like toilet bowl cleaner. If you can get past that, you are good to go... For now I've been using the Next Dimension "Honda Polish"....but it does suck compared to the original.... __________________ "Ten times more charming than that Arnold on Green Acres..."

07-31-2008, 04:56 PM	#5
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,730	Motul makes a spray on cleaner/polish that's pretty nice... __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.

07-31-2008, 06:58 PM	#7
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,033 Images: 25	Blasphemer. It's the Rising Sun paying you back for trying to clean up olive oil. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

07-31-2008, 03:00 PM	#2
gthotchkiss Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 24 Bike(s): a bike Posts: 516	I've heard plexus is really good... People come into the store all the time looking for that and the Meguiars cleaners and spray wax.

07-31-2008, 05:03 PM	#6
maxib Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: MN Age: 57 Bike(s): 02 CBR954RR 05 ST1300 Posts: 1,004	Thanks bwhip. I have 3/4 can left of the original. (between two cans) Could somebody tell me what was wrong with it again??? I'm afraid to use up what I have left because I'll never get it again. Now I can use it up and not worry. Zaino Z-6 smells really good too. I use Zaino on the 'vette and like the result. No affiliation, but it is pricey.

08-01-2008, 03:12 PM	#11
86sfwg Join Date: 08-01-2008 Bike(s): Harley Super Glide Posts: 1	Original Spray Cleaner Polish The Original Spray Cleaner Polish mentioned here is manufactured by the same company that made the Honda Spray Cleaner Polish for 15 years. They recently came out with their own brand that started out as Next Dimension but is now called Original Bike Spirits. This is the same orignal formula used in the Honda product the only change was to a different propellant that would allow it to be 50 state compliant. Basically the product is the same it just sprays out a little smoother (side improvement with propellant change). It retains all the cleaning and protection qualities that made it the best selling Spray Cleaner in the market. Try it you won't want anything else, find a dealer on originalbikespirits.com. Most of the Honda Cycle stores are carrying it cause of the sales success they had before.

08-01-2008, 03:27 PM	#12
ND4SPD I'm BATMAN!!! Join Date: 12-12-2006 Bike(s): Trek Posts: 8,033 Images: 25	That's the best news I've heard all day! aboard by the way. __________________ "This is your life - are you who you want to be?" Learn all you need to know about Mac OS X

08-16-2008, 07:49 PM	#14
TCD Join Date: 12-18-2006 Bike(s): '06 CBR600RR, '06 CRF250X Posts: 168	I picked up a couple of cans of the aforementioned "honda polish" (original bike spirits) this week hoping that the rumors were true. I finally got a chance to use it today and it is exactly as I remembered honda polish to be. My bike missed the good stuff. I have used honda polish, next dimension, and now the original bike spirits. I would say that the honda polish and original bike spirits are identical. I have no idea what the next dimension stuff was, but it definitely was not the same as honda polish. It was real thin, runny, and would not wipe off cleanly.

08-17-2008, 12:08 AM	#15
phozed I'm not sick but I'm not well Join Date: 06-18-2008 Bike(s): cbr929 rs125 Posts: 58	I recently ordered a case of the Original Bike Spirits after getting a can at a dealership and trying it out. It does not smell the same (imo), but it cleans like I remember the Honda Polish. I also did some reading before I got the whole case and what 86sfwg said is spot on.