ncpkwyrider747
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Got a new Super T and I'm trying to keep the windshield clean and scratch free and here in Florida that's a real challenge with all the bugs we have. Any tips for cleaning the windshield and not scratching it? Thanks.
Tips for cleaning windshield?
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Invisible Glass. And a micro-fiber cloth. For bugs, I spray it on before her bath. Then wash it off along with the normal wash. $4.99 at Harbor Freight.
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Tenforeplay
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I was browsing an aircraft surplus supply house and came across a product called Plexus if you can still find it. And never use paper products on plexiglass or similar.
ncpkwyrider747
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What if the bike is pretty clean and all you want to do is clean the windshield? Do you spray this product on and wipe it off with with a micro-fiber cloth?
ncpkwyrider747
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Thanks. Never heard of Plexus but I'll check it out. In the past I have used just water and a micro-fiber cloth and the windshield still gets scratched.
Tenforeplay
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Also use it on visors, etc. I guess what I actually do for the fairing is use dishwashing liquid and water and sponge to get the crap off, then finish with the plexus. It leaves a nice finish and is slick and seals the plexiglass or whatever it is.
ncpkwyrider747
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Wow, never heard of anyone using Windex on a motorcycle windshield. Has it worked well for you?
Yup. I use this exclusively on every window I have, bike, Jeep, and house. No streaks and absolutely clean. I used to use paper towels, but the microfiber cloth works much better.
Fordf350
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I also use Windex. Let it sit, wipe it. Do that twice then I wax it. Small wind screen only take a few minutes. I think the wax helps with the clean up.
ErictheBiking
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A big tick from me for Plexus also. Makes it easier to clean bugs off with dishwashing liquid then reapply Plexus.
They already answered for me...but yes, and not just on the windshield...I cleaned the entire motorcycle with this, the synthetic leather of my vehicles, the dashboards too and practically everything at home I clean with this (I buy it in cans of 5 liters)…Only on the windshield, you have to spray…wait a few minutes, spray again and remove with paper towels, without pressing too hard to avoid scratching with a hard part of an insect…
gapmtn1
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It's been around forever; got turned on to it almost 25 years ago. Kinda pricy but good.
Tenman
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I use the brown water and the scrubber at the gas station pumps
Yeah, the stuff that smells like someone took a dump in it.I use the brown water and the scrubber at the gas station pumps
Tenman
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I cleaned my Simpson face shield with that $hit in 84. Didn’t even take it off. Ran down in the chin guard. Helmet stunk for a year.
I use Topcoat F-11. It uses Nano technology and fills in the low spots on paint or whatever. I clean the whole bike with it. Yes, it isn't as cheap as Windex... but it sure makes those bugs come off easily after a few coats. I have a video on my XXGUY YouTube channel on it. I believe more than one. But I have one on removing baked on bugs. Also Hydrogen peroxide is a good way to clean your radiator of bugs too.
Tenforeplay
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Something that would work for the whole bike, Ive used Mclube Hullkote and some of their other products when I was sailing smaller catamarans. The Hullkote is citrus based so it doesn’t damage stickers, etc and is easy to apply and is very slick. I see their price has gone up considerably but a bottle lasts a long time.
Madhatter
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soapy water and soft cloth ...