How do you remove bug juice from fairing?

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Sep 14, 2007 | 05:34 PM

bobros

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How do you remove bug juice from fairing?

Got some nasty bug splats on my fairing that won't come off with regular soap and water. Any suggestions?

Sep 14, 2007 | 05:40 PM

AK_Hog_Herder

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RE: How do you remove bug juice from fairing?

Claybar will work. Also you could try some of the HD Bug Remover or Simple Green.

Sep 14, 2007 | 05:41 PM

nedster

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RE: How do you remove bug juice from fairing?

I use simple green, but u will need to wax it again. It strips all the wax off.

Sep 14, 2007 | 05:49 PM

hogwash

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RE: How do you remove bug juice from fairing?

If you check my bio you will see I own a car wash/ detail shop outside Chicago, hence the name Hogwash...IMO, first determine that the bugs acidhave not etched into the paint, if so,it must be buffed out. Simple greenwill in timedegrade the clear coat. Use a Microfiber towelsoaked in HOT water.Place it on the fairing until the steam disapates. Gently wipe, don't scrub in one spot. If you use clay or a body sponge you'll have a much higher chance of scratching the paint. Good luck.

Sep 14, 2007 | 06:00 PM

ssihogdog

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RE: How do you remove bug juice from fairing?

The HD bug remover works well for the Florida critters. Ditto on the Simple Green, don't trust it on the bike finish and agree that trying a wet cloth laid on the fairing letting it soak for a while, softens em up so they are not so chewy....

Sep 14, 2007 | 06:04 PM

Yardstick

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RE: How do you remove bug juice from fairing?

Like the man said....if it wont wash off....use a hot wet cloth and let it soak.

Or tell everyone it is your new custom paint job....3D

Sep 14, 2007 | 06:06 PM

Faulkner

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RE: How do you remove bug juice from fairing?

Removing bugs is like catchinga cold, prevention is the best medicine. I regularly apply Pig Snot waxto my fairing when I'm cleaning it up. It's easy to use, leaves a nice finish, and bugs just wipe off with a dry cloth with no effort at all.