windshield care
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Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Commerce, Mich.
Windex is the WORST possible thing to use on your lexan shield. It contains Amonia, and will "etch" the shield. You won't be able to see thru it after a while. Buddy ruined two shields before he figured out what caused the problem..He thought it was the towels he used..
I use nothing but Novus on mine. always have, and always will. Nothing else is every used. Water to loosen bugs, Novus to clean and polish.
I use nothing but Novus on mine. always have, and always will. Nothing else is every used. Water to loosen bugs, Novus to clean and polish.
6th Gear
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 12
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From: Bismarck, ND
I have used REJEX on my Jeep and pickup, works great on glass windshields and paint - but I thought it was not suppose to be used on clear plastic - But I could be wrong, will have to check the instructions on my bottle - but this is the best wax / polish I have ever used.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,757
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From: Northern Illinois
Soap and water, never windex or anything with chemcials. Any of the plexi cleaning products in this post are good for minor scratches or blemishes. Use a new microfiber cloth and the windshield will last a long time.
Let the baked on bug guts soak under a wet towel for five or ten minutes.
Let the baked on bug guts soak under a wet towel for five or ten minutes.
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Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 55
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From: NE
Try Honda Spray Cleaner & Polish. Been using it for years. Great for detailing as well. Priced right, too!! Also, paper towels have a surfactant in them. They always leave a film. Same goes for any towels or rags you wash if you use a fabric softener. I buy shop rags at BJ's just for car and bike use and wash them separately in plain soap flakes like Ivory. Rags come out chemical-free.
Road Captain
Joined: Jun 2008
Posts: 613
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From: Tallmadge, Ohio
Hot water and some pledge or plexus.
Best way to clean bugs off of anything is to put a good towel or old shirt in some really hot soapy water and let it hang on the windshield. The hot water /soap will just loosen everything off and then you can finish up with a little pledge or plexus to do the final cleanup. As was said, never use paper anything because paper is made of wood and wood is a bit scratchy, isn't it. Just use a nice soft cloth or micro fiber and you will be good to go.
Last edited by harleybill2008; Apr 20, 2009 at 04:06 PM. Reason: mispelled.