- until I got a chance to try it for free. Bought the product right after.+Rinse bike with water from a hose+Spray on product+Let sit for a few minutes+Shake product with a brush on heavily soiled areas+Rinse with a hose+Towel dry Safe on anodized parts, matte finishes, Carbon fiber and (most importantly) brake components are my experience with the use described above. Soap and most car polishes leave marks that your brakes won't like - don't ask me how I know. Yes, this product works as advertised. I halved my bike wash time. Buy it!