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  • what do you use to clean your windshield?

    i was told to use microfiber cloths and only soap and water ,,no need for a scratch that lasts forever ,,ride safe ,,slow mo!
    The Belfast Express {1980 xs11oo special/TC fuse box/mikes xs pods/bad boy horn!/mikes green coils/mac 4 into 2 exhaust/ standard bars/vetter fairing c/w ipod CD iphone am/fm radio/tkat fork brace ,,,tuned by tinman
    moemcnally@hotmail.com
    i AM THE KING OF NOTHING

    the people here are great , doesn't matter about the bike really/hamjam ////

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    Brasso.. All ive ever used. Cleans and removes scuffs and small scratches. Use it on my helmet visor before every ride, and if I have to remove bug splat while on a ride I call into a local pub and use the handsoap and water in the washroom, after a pint.

    All the microfibre cloths I've seen have had instructions with them that says NOT to use soap, just water. Soap apparently clogs the cloth and reduces thier efficiency. Never been sold on the things myself, although they do bring up the chrome in the kitchen quite nicely.
    Last edited by b.walker5; 04-08-2011, 07:04 PM.
    1980 SG. (Sold - waiting on replacement)
    2000 XJR1300. The Real modern XS11. Others are just pretenders.

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    • #3
      pledge and real cloth diapers so I dont have a sh***y outlook
      Seamus Ó hUrmholtaigh
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      • #4
        Hi Slo Mo,
        I use water witha little dishsoap apply with a sponge or soft cloth.
        rinse and dry witha soft cloth. NEVER use paper towel or tissue on plastic screen. I have heard horror stories of Windex on some plastic so i do not use it.
        Phil
        1981 XS1100 H Venturer ( Addie)
        1983 XJ 650 Maxim
        2004 Kawasaki Concours. ( Black Bear)

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        • #5
          My son bought a can of some incredibly expensive stuff they clean aircraft windshields with and I steal a squirt of that to clean my sidecar windshield.
          Fred Hill, S'toon
          XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
          "The Flying Pumpkin"

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          • #6
            If ya got a lot of bugs on the plexi, try a towel dipped in hot water and laid over the windshield. Leave it there for a few minutes, remove and the now rehydrated bugs will wipe right off. Don't use the towel to wipe with, just let it lay there and do it's work. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

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            • #7
              Pledge and a micro-fiber cloth (Sham-Wow)
              DZ
              Vyger, 'F'
              "The Special", 'SF'
              '08 FJR1300

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              • #8
                thanks to all that replied! i just installed an old vetter fairing c/w radio ,, the wind shield has no scratches and i did not want to cause any ,, thank you to tinman! ride safe ..slow mo!
                The Belfast Express {1980 xs11oo special/TC fuse box/mikes xs pods/bad boy horn!/mikes green coils/mac 4 into 2 exhaust/ standard bars/vetter fairing c/w ipod CD iphone am/fm radio/tkat fork brace ,,,tuned by tinman
                moemcnally@hotmail.com
                i AM THE KING OF NOTHING

                the people here are great , doesn't matter about the bike really/hamjam ////

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                • #9
                  I use a spray foam cleaner designed for tinted window film. The name of the product escapes me but it should be easy enough to find in various brand names
                  Rob
                  KEEP THE RUBBER SIDE DOWN

                  1978 XS1100E Modified
                  1978 XS500E
                  1979 XS1100F Restored
                  1980 XS1100 SG
                  1981 Suzuki GS1100
                  1983 Suzuki GS750S Katana
                  1983 Honda CB900 Custom

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                  • #10
                    Davies - Klear to Sea .. made for aircraft windows .. plexi, lexan etc ..

                    http://www.boatownerswarehouse.com/b...fm/4,6147.html
                    1980 SG - "Blue Balls"

                    Complete Restoration - Finished June 21/2010

                    - 1179 kit
                    - 80/81 carbs 42.5/115 mains with XS pods
                    - Mac 4 into 1 exhaust
                    - Venture auto CCT
                    - progressive fork springs - no air
                    - Mike's progressive rear shocks
                    - Galfer S.S. Brake Lines
                    - XSDirect - Black Coils
                    - 8 mm S.S. Core Plug Wires
                    - T.C. fuse box
                    - TKat fork brace
                    - Geezer regulator
                    - Battlax BT45 V-Rated tires
                    - 5W40 - Rotella T6 Synth Engine Oil
                    - rest of bike is "good old Yamaha"

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                    • #11
                      Meguiers' plastic polish... this is the stuff. Not only cleans, but will restore older plastic up to a point. Clean with lots of hot soapy water to get the bug suicides off, then use this...

                      http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/produc...?T1=MEG+G12310
                      Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two

                      '78E original owner - resto project
                      '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
                      '82 XJ rebuild project
                      '80SG restified, red SOLD
                      '79F parts...
                      '81H more parts...

                      Other current bikes:
                      '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
                      '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
                      '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
                      Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
                      Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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                      • #12
                        Cleaning

                        Sometimes pressure spray at the local coin op car wash, followed by a towel, and most times with a windex type cleaner by Amway called See Spray and a towel. Shield is GE Lexan with no special finish.
                        You can't stay young forever, but you can be immature for the rest of your life...

                        '78E "Pathfinder" Show bike...
                        Lovingly restored by Dave Delzell
                        Drilled airbox
                        Tkat fork brace
                        Hardly mufflers
                        late model carbs
                        Newer style fuses
                        Oil pressure guage
                        Custom security system
                        Stainless braid brake lines

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                        • #13
                          Gotta go with Steve on this one. Your local automotive paint store and Mequires polish for plastics.
                          81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.

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                          • #14
                            Similar to Steve, I use Meguiar's Clear Plastic Polish (part #M-1708) to ensure all the scratches from PO are being removed. I work at a Toyota dealership, so to clean it I use one of the very soft cloths from the Detail Dept. along with Toyota glass cleaner (contains no ammonia, or harsh chemicals).
                            Richard
                            '79 XS1100SF "Phantom Stranger" full fairing w/radio and cd player, H-D Roadking trunk, everything else stock
                            '02 Honda VTX1800C

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                            • #15
                              I've used 3 products: Mequires, Mothers, and an aresol Honda sells specifically for cleaning windshields. The Honda stuff works very well but is very expensive. The Mequires seems to be the best all-round for the money, the Mother's stuff required more elbow grease but does work well. Have used all 3 products on my Shoei lid and visors with no problems over many years of riding. I use the cleaners with those blue paper shop towels.
                              Jerry Fields
                              '82 XJ 'Sojourn'
                              '06 Concours
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