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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 03:08 AM
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I know Harley recommends using their cleaning products to remove bugs off, but what other aftermarket products work too like at Walmart? Looking mainly at the windshield and fairing for use on.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 03:25 AM
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1/2 water and 1/2 Hydrogen Peroxide....eats the protein in the bugs...spray, let it soak for a few and wipe them off...works great.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 03:52 AM
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All you really need is water - lay a wet towel over the shield/fairing and let it soak for 10 min to soften them up. Then wipe off! Works on helmet shields too.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 03:57 AM
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+1 on the wet towel, works like a charm.
 
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Originally Posted by glide2005
+1 on the wet towel, works like a charm.
Best way for sure. no chemicals, no scratches.
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 04:59 AM
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Wet dryer sheets work well too!
 
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Old Apr 2, 2013 | 05:59 AM
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shout stain remover works also.
 
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I use lemon pledge, I lightly mist everything, go heavier on the big splats. I let it sit for awhile and then wipe with a micro fiber cloth. Cheap, easy and works great
 
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Bugslide works great on shield, paint, chrome, you name it.
 
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As many coats of wax on the fairing as your arm will allow.

Then just use a wet microfiber towel, the bugs wipe right off.
 
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