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    Silicone spray. Yes or no?

    I been using silicone spray on my fairings and seat. I love how shiny it makes it look but it means you have to wash it every week. Is this a Yes or a No thing to use on your fairing?
    Some people just ride better then me. You know it's me when you hear high revs around a corner but the bikes going 20kphr.

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    Use the search function, it tends to attract less dust.

    How many threads have you started in your first day as a KB Member anyway? Is it some kind of April Fools joke or what?

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    Silicone spray = slippery seat.

    Slippery seat = dangerous.

    I know people that asked that same question (who know next to nothing about bikes and have never ridden before) - they can see how stupid that is.
    If you cannot I question if you should be on a bike at all...

    Your questions are bordering on absurd and I wonder if it is an April Fool's joke...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Disco Dan View Post
    Silicone spray = slippery seat.

    Slippery seat = dangerous.

    I know people that asked that same question (who know next to nothing about bikes and have never ridden before) - they can see how stupid that is.
    If you cannot I question if you should be on a bike at all...

    Your questions are bordering on absurd and I wonder if it is an April Fool's joke...
    I am going to stop posting but no shit stuff gets slippery that is why to rub you ass on it a few times before you ride. I was more less asking is it friendly on paint.
    Some people just ride better then me. You know it's me when you hear high revs around a corner but the bikes going 20kphr.

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    Quote Originally Posted by 94ZZR1100 View Post
    I am going to stop posting but no shit stuff gets slippery that is why to rub you ass on it a few times before you ride. I was more less asking is it friendly on paint.

    It is up until the point you need to apply more paint. Getting it off will double the cost of a paint job. Painters hate it.
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    I appreciate your inquisitive nature but I'm the one that's meant to start inane threads asking all kinds of stupid questions, don't steal my glory!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bosslady View Post
    I appreciate your inquisitive nature but I'm the one that's meant to start inane threads asking all kinds of stupid questions, don't steal my glory!
    Might just be a first time forum frenzy.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 94ZZR1100 View Post
    I am going to stop posting but no shit stuff gets slippery that is why to rub you ass on it a few times before you ride. I was more less asking is it friendly on paint.
    NO,it is not friendly on paint.
    It can soak through it and when it does it causes crazing and spider webbing.
    Plus if you ever want to repaint it you might struggle to find a painter that will touch it.

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    ...paint is overrated...and it's so fucking thin...amazing...

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    Try walking into a paint shop with a can of silicone - see what the painter says.

    Usually &^%$ off you *&^% or similar.

    If hes in a good mood.

    Ive heard of a product called 'wax' that people speak highly of for shiny paint work.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Tarded View Post
    Ive heard of a product called 'wax' that people speak highly of for shiny paint work.
    If the OP was to google "polish" ... a suitable paint friendly product could be found.

    However ... It would take few minutes to apply properly. Hence his preference for a "spray on" product ...
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    just make sure you don't get it on that fire-proof fluro jacket. it might wreck the fireproof, or the fluro, and we'd hat to see that.

    on second thoughts.... don the fluro, spray it with the spray, and light a match.

    post pics.

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    silicon on seat?

    That way shit wont stick.....
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    Quote Originally Posted by awayatc View Post
    silicon on seat?

    That way shit wont stick.....
    trust me adds $$$$ to the sale price!!!

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