So what's the best way to wash/clean your ATC?

[AZ.45]

So just wanted to know what process you guys use to wash/clean your ATC after a long weekend of riding?

[i58829]

I use straight purple power i just saturate the machines and then wash them with a soap/sponge before i hose it off. It takes care of most of the grease, dirt, dust, and pretty much anything else that might be there...

[somekidwithanm4]

And if you have chrome bits you wanna polish, go get some chrome polish like Brasso and it'll shine em' right up

[SWIGIN]

Wisk.......search on here for the thread.

it's great!

[ATC-Eric]

I use my power washer, and a soft bristle brush. Don't really need any soap when using the power washer.

[Macs]

I spray silicone all over the bike everytime i wash it. It will make it shine and look pretty. then after you ride it all the dirt falls right off. It cant stick to the silicone surface.

[inv3ctiv3]

Simple green works but I usually just use the same soap I wash my cars with.

[bigred44]

And if you have chrome bits you wanna polish, go get some chrome polish like Brasso and it'll shine em' right up

A friend of mine restored a '55 ferguson and polished all the chrome with toothpaste and commet. Anyone ever hear of or use this method? Final product came out great but not sure if its better than polishes.

[atctim]

Wisk.......search on here for the thread.

it's great!

Been doing this since the thread came out -works MINT!!!

I have a big 2 gallon garden sprayer I mix my Laundry detergent and water in - makes spraying it on a snap!

Here is the link so you won;t have to search

http://www.3wheelerworldforums.com/showthread.php?t=85479&highlight=wisk

[MonroeMike]

Gonna have to try Wisk, after reading that thread.

[oldtime3wheeler]

Ride real fast down a stream. Works great in summer lol

[MudBug]

Ride real fast down a stream. Works great in summer lol

exactly :lol: I dont have much time to clean my rider, because its my way to get around everyday. But I often hit a stream on the way home

[CRAZY70MAN]

:lock: :lock: I will usually dump a few Busch light's that my cheap arss quad buddies drink on my trikes after a hard night of drinkin'..... uh I mean ridin..:beer :lock: lol lol kiddin.....gonna try the wisk thing.........great tip. And ya, my cheap quad buddies drink Busch light??:drool: :crazy: :eek:

[Dirtcrasher]

I usually use the pressure washer. It removes all the mud, dirt, scuffs and the OEM stickers or nice reproduction stickers you paid good money for:D It's so cute how one side of the sticker lifts from the pressure washer.... yet the other half sticks? So you rub it down and shake it off.... and then proceed to lift the whole FRIGGEN STICKER OFF!!!!!!!!!!!

The only things I wanna wash carefully are my FOX T shirts............

[daniel_250r]

i usually don't clean my trike, the dirt dries and falls off

[Autophysn]

wash it????? why????LOL!

Just kidding dude, wash it however you want, just be mindfull about electrical wires and air filters. depending on your set up. Some guys remove their air boxes, so they have to be really carefull hosing it down, but otherwise, they are pretty tough. If it is all stock, blast the mother!

oh, out of all those degreasers, I do have to say the purple power is my personal favorite, cheap and strong, very very strong! even cleanes the driveway at the same time, LOL!

As for the toothpaste thing, no, I have never heard that, but can see the comet working well ;)