Tips to keep a powder coated frame clean

[qclabrat]

My first powder coated bike was a light gray colored Gary Fisher about 20 yrs ago. It was a pain to keep clean and grease never completely wiped off properly even after I donated it last year. I now have another light colored powder coated bike, which I'd imagine will drive me nuts trying to keep clean. My bikes are rarely spotless but I do a rinse and wipe down after a few rides assuming not too muddy. But on paint with powdercoating the finish seems to have a dirty patina after a few rides. I've heard some folks cleaning with simple green then a buff with WD40. Though I've heard simple green tarnishes finishes and the thought of oily bike tubes seems unappealing. Any tips on cleanup are appreciated.

 

[Paul H]

I found that wax makes the surface slippery enough that a simple hose down will make it 90% clean.

Since waxing is a pain, I use a spray wax during the drying process.

 

[Mr.Moto]

I found that wax makes the surface slippery enough that a simple hose down will make it 90% clean.

Since waxing is a pain, I use a spray wax during the drying process.

Along those lines, I remember reading years ago some riders on mtbr recommending using Pledge.

 

[Paul H]

Along those lines, I remember reading years ago some riders on mtbr recommending using Pledge.

Interestingly, I was told that meguiars started out as a furniture polish company

 

[pooriggy]

 

[Pearl]

never ride it, only take pictures of it for IG

 

[ReverendNewman]

I've tried waxing. But that was old paste wax that leaves the white marks. My local wrench said just to use some WD-40 or the same wet lube u would use for ur chain. Seems to work well. When sweat hits my top tube, it just beads off.

 

[jmanic]

@SuperDave turned me on to this:
https://www.amazon.com/HONDA-08732-SCP00-Spray-Cleaner-Polish/dp/B004FSEJZA

Wash bike, apply, and then subsequent cleanings are super easy.