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    Default Cleaning Under the Front Lip of the Frunk Cover?

    On my F3-T, the front lip of the frunk cover (or just below it) catches tons of bugs and debris. It's a tight squeeze to get in there, so I'm open to any suggestions for getting it cleaned up. Perhaps there's a thin, soft brush that someone could recommend to get in there without damaging the paint?

    Or perhaps a different idea?

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    One of those gutter cleaning wands pointed up? watch where you point it!

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    Hydrogen Peroxide from your medicine cabinet to soften the bug guts. It won't harm the paint. Small paint brush, tooth brush, or Q-tips. I have a couple of 1 inch paint brushes in my "cleaning kit" that work great for getting into hard to reach spots. Trim one of the brushes back a bit and it makes for a stiffer brush, but still soft enough to be safe on the finish.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Navydad View Post
    Hydrogen Peroxide from your medicine cabinet to soften the bug guts. It won't harm the paint. Small paint brush, tooth brush, or Q-tips. I have a couple of 1 inch paint brushes in my "cleaning kit" that work great for getting into hard to reach spots. Trim one of the brushes back a bit and it makes for a stiffer brush, but still soft enough to be safe on the finish.
    Thanks! Will give it a try.
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    Quote Originally Posted by newbert View Post
    On my F3-T, the front lip of the frunk cover (or just below it) catches tons of bugs and debris. It's a tight squeeze to get in there, so I'm open to any suggestions for getting it cleaned up. Perhaps there's a thin, soft brush that someone could recommend to get in there without damaging the paint?

    Or perhaps a different idea?

    Thanks!
    Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but why don't you simply open the frunk lid all the way. The front lip is then fully accessible for cleaning. I use a microfiber cloth, works well
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    Quote Originally Posted by LifeLongRider View Post
    Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but why don't you simply open the frunk lid all the way. The front lip is then fully accessible for cleaning. I use a microfiber cloth, works well
    I wondered that too. Just open it. I have a burned out signature light there and when the bike is on, it lights up the frunk too when it works.siglite.jpg
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    Quote Originally Posted by LifeLongRider View Post
    Maybe I'm reading this wrong, but why don't you simply open the frunk lid all the way. The front lip is then fully accessible for cleaning. I use a microfiber cloth, works well
    Actually, this is incorrect. It's not like the hood on a car. The frunk's opening, when open, is on the windshield side, not on the front of the spyder. The gunk I'm talking about is on the front of the spyder (ie - the "hinge" of the frunk).
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    DSCN2904.jpg Maybe if you post a pic of where you're trying to clean it will all become clear. The Frunk Lip is accessible when you open the lid... to clean around the grille area, just remove the 4 torque screws and watch for any loose spring clips and then you can use your detailing tools, fluids and a little elbow grease to polish away the grime and bugs...Let us know where you are trying to clean...
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    Lamonster Black Dymond Detailer and a microfiber cloth folded over and pulled through the groove like floss.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AeroPilot View Post
    DSCN2904.jpg Maybe if you post a pic of where you're trying to clean it will all become clear. ..
    Geez . . I hope I'm not the only one confused . . .
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    Put some serran wrap over it before you go and then just peel it off. Bug are gone.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AeroPilot View Post
    DSCN2904.jpg .... The Frunk Lip is accessible when you open the lid... to clean around the grille area, ...
    Yup - you're right. My mistake. I never thought to open the frunk to get better access to the front lip.

    Quote Originally Posted by DGoebel View Post
    Lamonster Black Dymond Detailer and a microfiber cloth folded over and pulled through the groove like floss.
    That combo worked great. Thanks!
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