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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by honkerdown
Kinda new here but what do you all use to clean the bugs off the fairing. It seems like its a never ending. And the harley stealer bug cleaner is getting expensive.

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No-Touch glass and surface cleaner is the best all around cleaner and bug remover I have found. It works awesome on the whole bike along with a nice cotton cloth.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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+1 on the Mequiars detail spray. Eagle One makes a good a detail spray as well.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 09:49 PM
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Generic orange cleaner spray....let soak, hit with the hose.
Otherwise, I carry a can of Protect All spray....best stuff made!!!
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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All these home brews seem like they may work but why not just but some bug & tar remover spray. There are plenty on the market that work great, fast, wont strip wax. I use one that has also has a wax additive in it.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 10:26 PM
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Lemon Pledge for the shine and ease of removal. Hydrogen Peroxide, straight, doesn't damage the finish. Fresh bugs foam right off. For older dried ones, let soak a few minutes and then use a micro fiber to wipe them off. Keeps mine bright and clean.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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any foam widow cleaner.. then rain-x.
 
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Originally Posted by DMcBiker
It’s a 4 or 5 part process. 1. Wet a large towel in warm water and drape over the front of your bike, or tank or whatever you’re cleaning. 2. Open your favourite beer, sit back and admire your bike. 3. After about 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe the bugs right off with a soft sponge. 4. Coat your fairing and or windshield with pledge; it will make the next clean up easier. 5. Finish that beer you started a few minutes ago. Seriously, a wet towel and pledge make clean ups easy. The beer is just an added Bonus.
++1 to the idea of laying a wet towel to start but I don't know about pledge. I would probably use HD Glaze first.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2009 | 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by DMcBiker
It’s a 4 or 5 part process. 1. Wet a large towel in warm water and drape over the front of your bike, or tank or whatever you’re cleaning. 2. Open your favourite beer, sit back and admire your bike. 3. After about 5 minutes, remove the towel and wipe the bugs right off with a soft sponge. 4. Coat your fairing and or windshield with pledge; it will make the next clean up easier. 5. Finish that beer you started a few minutes ago. Seriously, a wet towel and pledge make clean ups easy. The beer is just an added Bonus.
+10 i do this everyday works great very easy
 
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bug melt and watch them slide away!!
 
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i use my windshield cleaner (novis) come in small pump spray bottle, simple to use , and makes a good shine too... dont use paper towels tho...small teri cloth towel works great
 
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