Q: Why do I have to keep applying and rinsing spray-on/rinse-off cleaners over and over before my motorcycle gets clean?
A: It’s simply because of the way these types of cleaners work. Think of each molecule of cleaner as a drop of water. One side of that drop of cleaner sticks very tightly to a molecule or so of the TOP LAYER of grease and grime. Now, the other side of that drop of cleaner sticks to water. So, you spray the cleaner on, it orients itself properly, sticks to some grime, and then the water flushes it away. But if the grime is more than one layer thick, you’ll have to spray again – and again – and again – until you’re down to the finish of the vehicle.
IMPORTANT TIP: Spray-on/rinse-off cleaners are really great for some things, but not generally for completely washing a vehicle. Try washing the vehicle first, and then spot washing with the spray-on/rinse-off cleaners. They’re great for getting into tight places, and why waste that costly cleaner removing the loose outer layers of grime.
