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Cleaning the Windshield
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spyder3
New member
I use Plexus on my entire bike and the windshield. The bugs also come off easier after using it. FWIW
ARtraveler
R.I.P. Dwayne
I usually use Windex--no problems on 3 :spyder2:'s.
MarkLawson
RT-S PE#0031
Rain-X clearly states not to use on plastic (edited and corrected, thanks to Bone Crusher). Windex & Pledge also contains ingredients, including alcohol and/or ammonia, harmful to plastics. Both of these products will eventually harm your windshield.
Take a look at this website for detailed instructions on proper windshield cleaning. I have had one of their windshields on my Goldwing for about 9 years and use this method. My windshield looks amazingly new.
http://www.tulsaenterprises.com/hints.html
Take a look at this website for detailed instructions on proper windshield cleaning. I have had one of their windshields on my Goldwing for about 9 years and use this method. My windshield looks amazingly new.
http://www.tulsaenterprises.com/hints.html
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cyclelover63
Member
I use Honda Gloss on my entire bike and my face shields.. It is cheaper than Plexus and works great!
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
I prefer water, when possible. Start with a wet towel to soften the bugs, then use lots of water (or water with a little carwash soap) and a microfiber towel. For less severe infestations, I dust with a California Car Duster then I use Windex Multi-Purpose with Vinegar to clean. Use of regular Windex with ammonia, or Rain-X will cloud or craze the windshield in time...but it usually takes several years. Another alternative is any of the non-abrasive plastic polishes, like Plexus, Cee Baileys, or the ones made for use on plastic aircraft windshields.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Rain-X NOT on glass? Are you sure about that? It's made for car windshields...and those are glass!
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
Use this...hard to beat it...cleans, protects, and repels water decently...
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018PW14Y
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0018PW14Y
MarkLawson
RT-S PE#0031
My bad... Should have said it is not to be used on plastic. Good catch! I will edit and correct the error.
bone crusher
Alignment Specialist
No biggie...I really like Rain-X...Scotty advised against its use on plastics too...
The product I mentioned in my post is really, really good...
PCBeachBum
New member
I have been using Dawn for months on the windshield and whole Spyder, than I dry it with the leaf blower. I do the same with the truck and the boat gets the same except that air dries. If you try Dawn? Make sure its not the kind with bleach in it. Bleach and the sun will rot the stitching in your seat.
NancysToy
Motorbike Professor
Actually, I really like Rain-X, too. I use it on my BMW windshield, as apparently did the CHP before me. The problem is that it eventually clouds and crazes the plastic. For a thick windshield, like my BMW, that poses little problem. Every few years I remove the windshield and buff it out using a slow motor, string buff, and plastic polishing compound (plus a little careful technique). Of course most owners are not equipped to professionally polish plastics.
I avoid the use of Rain-X on the Spyder windshields. They are thinner and some have more complicated curves, making machine polishing difficult, especially repeatedly. The Spyder windshields are more upright, and don't shed rain as readily anyway. I don't see any problem with people using Rain-X if they are aware of the drawbacks, and are ready to face the possible consequences. It is strictly a personal choice, driven by a person's needs, circumstances, skills, and equipment...and maybe the depth of his/her wallet.
I've used Rain X on my truck windshield, But after a while it left a wax build up ,
And then the wipers would skip and leave vertical lines on the windshield.
happyspyder2039
Active member
I use 210 anti fog, anti static plastic cleaner & polish on windshield/helmet and miguires shampoo/conditioner on rest of. works great. I was useing plexus but 210 is half the price and actuall think 210 is better. hope this helps
gary lester
New member
windsheild cleaning
I'm new hear but would like to give my two sence worth. I had a detail guy tell me to use blue magic head light restore. Believe me my shield has never looked this good, even when I first bought it. For what it worth
I'm new hear but would like to give my two sence worth. I had a detail guy tell me to use blue magic head light restore. Believe me my shield has never looked this good, even when I first bought it. For what it worth
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