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Old 06-13-2007, 10:14 AM
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I ordered a windshield from Memphis Shades, should be in any day. I've read to use Windex, Pledge, ect....& I've read NOT to use Windex, Pledge, ect, ect...... What can I use & not hurt my windshield?
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 01:18 PM
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I highly recommend making a solution of mild soap and water in a spray bottle. Don't use anything stronger. The plastic (whatever exact type it may be) will absorb chemicals and do strange things over time. Make sure you use a soft (try the micro-fiber towels) cloth and clean it very soon after the ride so the bigs don't get crusty on the plastic. Same goes for your helmet shield. Treatthem like you would your glasses. Stay away from using paper-based towels or wipes that can scratch, too. (NO polyester!)
I like the Eagle-one spray Nanowax or a high quality (Zymol spray) detailer on the frontof the bike soon after a ride to keep the crud off.
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Old 06-13-2007, 01:20 PM
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Er,..um...that's BUGS, not "bigs."
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 02:23 PM
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Plexus[sm=icon_rock.gif]
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 04:57 PM
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Thank's for the info.
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 05:31 PM
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any time. a virtual plethra of knowledge......lolanyone want the winning lottery numbers while im at it...
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 07:28 PM
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Right on Hoe, Plexas rules. Been using it on my jeep windows but works perfectly on all bike plastic and helmets,soo...smooth.
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 07:59 PM
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+1 on Plexus. We use it to clean/clear/polish light bars on the squad cars. Works very well... I would actually go in this order:

Soap & water (dawn, palmolive) to wash... goo gone or simple-green where needed for stubborn items, plexus, then honda polish.

 
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Old 06-13-2007, 09:55 PM
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definitly wash first it's better for the paint
 
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Old 06-13-2007, 11:51 PM
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Soap & water, or non-ammonia based window cleaner. I use lifter one's "Pro Glas" cleaner.
 


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