I have been washing bikes since I was knee high and have used various different lotions and potions over the years. When Gtechniq launched their bike range a good few years ago I thought it would be good stuff as I use their car range and is excellent. I bought a 250ml bottle of Bike Wash when we were on our holidays in Yorkshire from Big Bear Bikes a few years ago and started using it straight away. I don't use a lot of water to wash my bikes so I shake the bottle and use half a cap full in approx 5 litres of cold water. The instructions recommend warm water but I only have a cold water outside tap. It is defo high foaming which I love and also has a nice smell. If the bike is very dirty I lightly hose the bike down and spray on some Fenwicks FS10 bike cleaner first, let it soak for a while then wash the bike with Gtechniq bike wash from the bucket with a sponge and it works a treat. Most of the time I don't use the Fenwick's FS10 and just use the Gtechniq. After washing I rinse the bike down and dry off. I have gone through my first bottle and started using my second bottle which I bought from Chevin Cycles at Harrogate. There is not a lot of bike shops stock Gtechniq but you can get it on line. The only other size bottle they do in the Bike Wash is a 5 litre for £85. Shame they did not do a litre size. It seems expensive but works out to be good value as you don't need much each time. I will not be swapping away from this unless something else catches my eye or performs alot better, which I doubt would be possible.
RRP £9.75 and I paid £9.75 from Chevin Cycles & Big Bear Bikes
Manufacturers Blurb -
Bike Wash is a biodegradable formulation containing high foaming, premium surfactants. These surfactants have been balanced to break the bond between the dirt film and your bike, delivering exceptionally strong cleaning power. Bike Wash lubricates dirt, minimising abrasion and maximising gloss retention. This highly concentrated formula contains no caustic elements or thickeners.
- Supreme dirt removal
- Highly concentrated formula
- pH neutral
- Shake well before use, wear gloves and use out of direct sunlight.
- Add 2 capfuls of product into an empty 20 litre bucket
- Fill bucket with warm water
- Using a Gtechniq Wash Mitt wash entire bike
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry with a Gtechniq Bike Towel.
- Store bottle in a cool, dry place
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