Sandy's 506a Bike Wash
07/13/06 08:32 PM AMSA's 411Moto Tech Tips/Tutorials
Folks this is a hand-me-down Austin home-grown
Moto-tip! AMSA member Doug Paley originated this
years ago (I believe), so thank Doug when you see
him. If you know Doug you know his equipment is
always clean. I believe he tries to dodge rain drops
while riding, that's what I'm saying C L E A N. Sure
there are other bike cleaners available just as good,
possibly better, but they're not Austin based, nor $6
a gallon for concentrate.
First I'll admit Sandy's 506a isn't a grease remover you'll need something else for grease removal. For the removal of dirt and mud you can't beat Sandy's 506a. The first few times you use this product you'll actually be disappointed. This stuff takes time to work it's wonders (like all great things). It coats the metal, plastic, and rubber surfaces, making the next wash even better. After about the third or forth wash it's more visible how clean your bike is with little effort. Sandy's 506a comes in a 1 gallon concentrate jug. You will need to dilute what you spray priior to approximately 30% Sandy's 506a liquid concentrate and 70% water into a spray bottle and spray your bike down until fully wet. Those pressure spayers become handy for this else a Windex spay bottle will work. Let it soak 5-10 minutes and use a garden hose to spray your bike off. I use a water ballon filler tip to allow my garden hose to have a single power stream of water pressure to get into those hard to reach areas. A hand brush for the rims, spokes and chain, that's it! I wont deny some brush scrubbing may be recommended for the WOW That's Clean factor but it doesn't take much.
Seriously the more you use this the better it cleans your equipment, so don't give up after one or two less than perfect outcomes. Plus as a bonus, you know what it is actually made for? - janitorial home/business cleaning (counter tops, floors, etc.), so what's to loose, nada. If you'd like me prove just how valuable this "AMSA Tip" is you are welcome to come to my house, heck I may even bring my bike to your place (if you supply some good brew) and I'll let you wash my bike and proove it.
Last but not least... Sandy's 506a is also a fertilizer for your lawn (seriously). However like all fertilizers you really don't want it to get into the water run offs and creeks because the soap is not as friendly there. Be aware and responsible use it away from creeks, lakes, etc.
Say hi while you're at Sandys from AMSA (motorcycle club) they've been getting our business for some time now and are a friendly small Austin business.
PS. Notice their address is #506a same as their flagship product.
Just clean fun.
Sandy's Supply
(512) 478-8209
506 Walsh St
Austin, TX 78703
First I'll admit Sandy's 506a isn't a grease remover you'll need something else for grease removal. For the removal of dirt and mud you can't beat Sandy's 506a. The first few times you use this product you'll actually be disappointed. This stuff takes time to work it's wonders (like all great things). It coats the metal, plastic, and rubber surfaces, making the next wash even better. After about the third or forth wash it's more visible how clean your bike is with little effort. Sandy's 506a comes in a 1 gallon concentrate jug. You will need to dilute what you spray priior to approximately 30% Sandy's 506a liquid concentrate and 70% water into a spray bottle and spray your bike down until fully wet. Those pressure spayers become handy for this else a Windex spay bottle will work. Let it soak 5-10 minutes and use a garden hose to spray your bike off. I use a water ballon filler tip to allow my garden hose to have a single power stream of water pressure to get into those hard to reach areas. A hand brush for the rims, spokes and chain, that's it! I wont deny some brush scrubbing may be recommended for the WOW That's Clean factor but it doesn't take much.
Seriously the more you use this the better it cleans your equipment, so don't give up after one or two less than perfect outcomes. Plus as a bonus, you know what it is actually made for? - janitorial home/business cleaning (counter tops, floors, etc.), so what's to loose, nada. If you'd like me prove just how valuable this "AMSA Tip" is you are welcome to come to my house, heck I may even bring my bike to your place (if you supply some good brew) and I'll let you wash my bike and proove it.
Last but not least... Sandy's 506a is also a fertilizer for your lawn (seriously). However like all fertilizers you really don't want it to get into the water run offs and creeks because the soap is not as friendly there. Be aware and responsible use it away from creeks, lakes, etc.
Say hi while you're at Sandys from AMSA (motorcycle club) they've been getting our business for some time now and are a friendly small Austin business.
PS. Notice their address is #506a same as their flagship product.
Just clean fun.
Sandy's Supply
(512) 478-8209
506 Walsh St
Austin, TX 78703
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