Windshield Scratches
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Road Warrior
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From: Arizona
Windshield Scratches
First I have to admit to stupidity. I wanted to get somme bugs off my windshield so I wet it down with water then I used like a sink sponge that had a scrubber on it that you might use on a Teflon pan. Even though its just a plastic woven scrubber it did a number on my windshield. A couple of dozen scrathes, not deep, but you can see them when riding into the sun.
Someone told me to spray on a clear coat and the scrathes would disappear. ???
Any ideas that really work would be appreciated.
Thanks and ride safe,
Danny D
Someone told me to spray on a clear coat and the scrathes would disappear. ???
Any ideas that really work would be appreciated.
Thanks and ride safe,
Danny D
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: SoCal
here's some to get you started: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/searc...archid=1655092
Seems like a lot of guys swear by PLEXUS. best of luck.
Seems like a lot of guys swear by PLEXUS. best of luck.
Ultimate HDF Member
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From: Indiana
I don't know anything about getting rid of the scratches, but when you do try using biker spirits detailer to get the bugs off. I get mine from HD and its a black and pink can. That stuff works great at getting bugs off. I use it everyday because of these stupid farm bugs and they are huge!!
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From: Escondido, CA
If you can't get them out my son has a brand new windshield that he bought from harley for his 07 Wide Glide that was too short for him. He replaced the plastic with a taller one. I'm sure he'll sell the original one pretty cheap if it's the right size. PM me if you're interested. He still has it in the original box.
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From: Bellevue, NE
I've never had any luck removing scratches from a shield. Once they're scratched, they're scratched forever.
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From: Central Illinois, Between I-80 and I-74
Novus has products that should remove them. I have been very happy with their stuff.
Meguiars Plast-X may be easier to find, it works on fine scratches.
Meguiars Plast-X may be easier to find, it works on fine scratches.
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My bike was pretty pathetic when I bought it and I thought the windshield was toast. I used Mothers Plastic Polish on it and with lots of elbow grease it looked like new when I was done.