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    For those who like to ride in fog, rubbing compound is good.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bozzzz View Post
    For those who like to ride in fog, rubbing compound is good.
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    I just ordered some Plexus from www.mypilotstore.com it was the cheapest over JCW and 1 other MC online store.
    I would have thought coming from an aircraft parts supplier they would have been higher priced, but I got fooled
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    Default Windshield...

    I've been using Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Detailer on my windscreen, as well as the body panels. Water on the windscreen "Beads Relentlessly"... them's their words.
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    Quote Originally Posted by InspectorGadget View Post
    I just ordered some Plexus from www.mypilotstore.com it was the cheapest over JCW and 1 other MC online store.
    I would have thought coming from an aircraft parts supplier they would have been higher priced, but I got fooled
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    I think I paid between $10 & $11 for a can of Plexus at my dealer. Works great and I really don't consider it "expensive" since it goes a long way.
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    Plexus gets my vote. Works great. I can see the road now.

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    Been using Plexus for years, it works great.

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    Default Windshield Cleaner

    Water - Water - Water Soft terrycloth or micro towel. Inexpensive and Bio friendly. Follow up with just a little squirt of Pledge or Plexis (both will last a real long time if you let the water do the work)

    Fourty plus years cleaning windscreens. It really works. Wet towel in Zip Lock in trunk with the other stuff.


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    Hydrogen Peroxide works great at disolving bug guts. An old Harley rider turned me on to it and been using it ever since. I use Plexus only to polish from time to time.

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    Quote Originally Posted by ThreeWheels View Post
    I do the wet towel thing for removing the bugs and other baked on stuff.

    I found the Honda spray polish works great on everything. Not only does it clean and shine up everything, but it also lays down a thin layer of something like armor all, so the next layer of dirt doesn't stick, making it easier to clean up next time. It's made by Honda for all plastic surfaces so I can use it on all the tupperware and the windshield without any damage.
    Two caveats when using the stuff:
    1) After applying the polish, be careful if you want to double stick tape something to the plastic, like a garage door opener, or even a decal. It won't stick very well until you remove the protective layer by rubbing with alcohol.
    2) DON'T use it on the seat or you'll be slip-sliding all over the place.
    Honda spray cleaner polish, use it on everything, rarely use soap and water to clean.

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    Wet towel & soak a couple minutes unless you have an oily residue this will do it fine. Cee Bailey cleaner is great & won't craze windshield if the water won't work well enough.----Budro

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    Quote Originally Posted by skypup View Post
    I found plexus earlier this year and I'm planning on using it. I've never seen anything remove dried off bugs so quickly and easily......it's instantaneous. Great stuff and worth the price IMHO. I use to wonder about the manual too but after 2 or 3 months of use plexus doesn't appear to be affecting my windshield at all. When I bought my bike I was given the mystery bottle of blue stuff and a cloth. What the heck is the blue stuff? They don't sell refills. That would be a good one to have on those TV commercials for the "slapchopper". They work well too. Ask me how I know.
    i agree about using "PLEXUS " ,have not tried blue stuff from calsi which comes with your windshield
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    is there any thing with out a scent?
    i have breathing issues and the Plexus is too strong of an odor.

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    Try Dawn dishwashing liquid and a little water or whatever your wife has in the kitchen.
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    Meguiar's G3626 Ultimate Waterless Wash & Wax

    It smells great and works really well without yellowing or scratching. I've been using it for years with very good to great results.
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    As an aside, and I’m not suggesting this on a Spyder, but when I used to do some low-level flying bugs in Nebraska are almost like a hail storm but without the damage. An old pilot taught me a trick. Spray the prop, spinner, front cowling, and leading edges of the wings with Pam. Once you get down you just wipe everything off with paper towels. Worked great. I have also used it on cars while traveling during bug season.

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