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Wind screen and face shield cleaning

Hondo64d

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Just got a brand new 2007 Saturday. Liking it so far. What's the best way to clean bugs off the wind screen and my helmet?

Thanks,

John
 
I use a microfiber cloth and the windex. I pour it in a little squirt bottle and keep the bottle wrapped up in the microfiber cloth in the tank bag. If it leaks it will be absorbed, and the microfiber wont scratch your visor over time.
 
Seems strange maybe, but I use an old panty-hose to clean the window. And no not wearing them during cleaning:Flash:. Just with a bit of water and the bugs fly of your screen. (Just like they are still alive and fly away) Works with other parts of the bike as well.
 
I use the Honda polish that is a waterless cleaner for motorcycles, works great!!! And the water beads off easier if i happen to get caught in a sprinkle...
 
Windex works for me. Has anyone one used the Windex wipes? They come in a soft package that can be kept in the tank bag. they look like baby wipes.
 
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Rejex! Rejex! Rejex! Rejex! Rejex!

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RejeX Wax Soil Barrier Anti-stain Protection Polish, 16 Oz Bottle* - SkyGeek.com


This stuff makes a slick polishy film on your bike, both clear windshield, lights, unpainted and painted surfaces and STAYS THERE. It's sooo polishy and flashy! NOTHING will stick to your bodywork EVER! No IFs ANDs or BUTs. Check out the review on WEBBIKEWORLD.

provide an ultra-slick barrier that seals and protects painted surfaces, glass, metal, gel coat and acrylics against bird droppings, spider droppings (I hate those!), bugs, exhaust stains, oil, tar, grease and other dirt and grime" (is there anything else??).
 
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<Elm hops around screaming>

Rejex! Rejex! Rejex! Rejex! Rejex!

<Trip and Fall>

...Rejex! Rejex! Rejex! Rejex!

<Shotgun blast>

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Rejex! Rejex! Rejex! Rejex!

RejeX Wax Soil Barrier Anti-stain Protection Polish, 16 Oz Bottle* - SkyGeek.com

This stuff makes a slick polishy film on your bike, both clear windshield, lights, unpainted and painted surfaces and STAYS THERE. It's sooo polishy and flashy! NOTHING will stick to your bodywork EVER! No IFs ANDs or BUTs. Check out the review on WEBBIKEWORLD.

provide an ultra-slick barrier that seals and protects painted surfaces, glass, metal, gel coat and acrylics against bird droppings, spider droppings (I hate those!), bugs, exhaust stains, oil, tar, grease and other dirt and grime" (is there anything else??).

Thought you were going crazy there for a minute until i read about it:thumbup:
 
After screwing up my windscreen, Now I'm extremely careful how I clean my visor and windscreen. I only use cleaners that are meant for plastics, so I found Novus. It comes in three types depending on how the severity is. I have both # 1 and # 2. Using cleaners meant for glass and other surfaces may harm the acrylic finish or defogging agent that is applied on the plastic because it contains harsh chemicals, such as amonia, etc.

novuspolish
 
I use the Honda polish that is a waterless cleaner for motorcycles, works great!!! And the water beads off easier if i happen to get caught in a sprinkle...

I also use Honda cleaner with a microfiber cloth. That stuff is awesome. Cleans, waxes and beads that water right off.
 
After screwing up my windscreen, Now I'm extremely careful how I clean my visor and windscreen. I only use cleaners that are meant for plastics, so I found Novus. It comes in three types depending on how the severity is. I have both # 1 and # 2. Using cleaners meant for glass and other surfaces may harm the acrylic finish or defogging agent that is applied on the plastic because it contains harsh chemicals, such as amonia, etc.

novuspolish

Yup and I have used it for a long time. I have also used Plexus and they are both awesome.
 
I use Plexus. It works great. After their clean, I apply copious amounts of rainX. In my simple mind the bugs will slide off... Of course my testing has proven me wrong ;)
 
Yea Plexus, FTW.

I would strongly urge you to never use a paper towl to clean your sheild/windscreen. Paper towels, wet or damp, will scratch the crap out of them and will ruin the shield.

When I go riding now, I kinda got this from my father, I always carry a small bottle of plexus rapped up in a microfiber in a bag with me. Its small enough where it doesn't take up too much space, and always keep it on top of the pile for quick access.

-bryan
 
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