How do I keep my fairing looking good?
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: St. Augustine Florida
This softens them lil bastids up facilitates removal.
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
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From: SW of Fort Worth
When cleaning the fairing, I don't use words like "rub." I will always remove bugs and their remains using other means. "Rubbing" is the worse thing one can do to fiberglass, or other painted surfaces....clear coated or not.
I will either soak them off with a towel, or spray with a bug remover like has already been said. The most important step is to apply another coat of wax after any chemical cleaning and/or after several soaks.
Just my $0.02.
YMMV,
Jim
I will either soak them off with a towel, or spray with a bug remover like has already been said. The most important step is to apply another coat of wax after any chemical cleaning and/or after several soaks.
Just my $0.02.
YMMV,
Jim
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From: Florence, MT (Bitterroot Valley)
I've used the peroxide for years and years. No negative affects. All good, and very cheap. I used to mix it, but just use it full strength now. And then keep a good coat of wax on it.
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From: Tallahassee, Fl
I keep a couple of wet microfiber rags in a zip lock bag in my saddlebag and wipe the fairing down everyplace I stop. It keeps them from drying on and you don't have as much to deal with as you would if you wait till you are back home after your ride.
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I use the wet cloth method, too. It works well for removing dried bugs. Never dry wipe painted surfaces!
Bugs are easier to remove if you keep a good coat of wax on the fairing. I apply one after every wash. It takes no time at all.
Bugs are easier to remove if you keep a good coat of wax on the fairing. I apply one after every wash. It takes no time at all.
