Cleaning

[AlEverett]

Dawn and mirofiber

I use warm water, Dawn dish soap and a microfiber wash mitt. Dry with microfiber cloth and wax with ICE. Occasionally I use Plexus on windshield but Dawn and warm water does the trick. I also use the hose but don't blow it in the radiators.

 

[SPYD1]

Scotti :bowdown: recommended Turtle Ice...I use that on plastic and Plexis on windshield...:2thumbs:

Same hear and for the windshield one of those cloths you get wet and wring out does a freakin fantastic job on the windshield.

 

[swmp321]

I use warm water, Dawn dish soap and a microfiber wash mitt. Dry with microfiber cloth and wax with ICE. Occasionally I use Plexus on windshield but Dawn and warm water does the trick. I also use the hose but don't blow it in the radiators.

Does anyone else use soap and water? What are the panels made of that would preclude me from using soap and water? I have dusted my spider with a professional duster for high end cars so far. I think it is time to really clean up the spyder . Or are all the products mentioned here use to make the spyder shine like the use of a wax?

 

[Bob Denman]

Scotti :bowdown: recommended Turtle Ice...I use that on plastic and Plexis on windshield...:2thumbs:

It's pretty tough to argue with the "Motorbike Professor's" choices! :2thumbs: :bowdown:

Scotty... come back! :shocked:

 

[granpa in Cincy]

Does anyone else use soap and water? What are the panels made of that would preclude me from using soap and water? I have dusted my spider with a professional duster for high end cars so far. I think it is time to really clean up the spyder . Or are all the products mentioned here use to make the spyder shine like the use of a wax?

See post #12.

 

[swmp321]

See post #12.

Thanks Granpa. I posted because post 12 was the only one to use soap and water. It seems like the vast majority uses one product or another. I was questioning why?

I used soap and water and had no problems. I thought it might leave streaks. But the spyder came out clean. I was careful not to get the dash wet. That I used a damp cloth and I was able to get the dust off them.

I am still curious, what are the panels made of? Is it plastic?

 

[ruthie]

Cycle Care products. :bowdown:

 

[Dan McNally]

I like this, which does great dissolving all sorts of crud . . .



And this for the windshield and my visor



Both do a great job. I also use this to wax the Tupperware . . .

 

[granpa in Cincy]

Thanks Granpa. I posted because post 12 was the only one to use soap and water. It seems like the vast majority uses one product or another. I was questioning why?

I used soap and water and had no problems. I thought it might leave streaks. But the spyder came out clean. I was careful not to get the dash wet. That I used a damp cloth and I was able to get the dust off them.

I am still curious, what are the panels made of? Is it plastic?

Yep - it's plastic.

#21 starts off with soap and water.

 

[gonker]

Use a high quality auto wash soap. They are designed to remove the dirt and leave the wax. Dish soap, laundry soap are very harsh and strip the wax off. As for the panels, I put a smudge of white grease on the post of the cover and it will make a world of difference the next time you remove and replace it. Been doing it on every bike I have ever owned and never lost a cover. There is a danger when putting them back on you have to push so hard that it shoves the rubber out of the frame. Also look at the rubber grommet. If it is worn or cracked, replace them. I keep a supply on hand and even the goofy shaped ones from BRP are cheap.

 

[SpyFyg-2]

We use a 50/50 mix of Hydrogen Peroxide and water in a spray bottle to get the bugs off and finish up with Novus 1 on the windshield and light lens and a spray detailer to finish of the rest of the Tupperware. (pink and black aerosol can't remember the brand, must be my 'some-timers' kicking in!) microfiber clothes or a good chamois.