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Old 06-12-2013, 08:05 AM
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Try reading here. I posted a few very good resourses we use in aviation industry related to plexiglass shields.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...-the-rain.html

I have never had much problem when flying my planes, I guess there are not as many 18 wheelers to worry about. I think I need a shorter windsheild or just put my original SG windshild back on. I thought the 10" would be good, but maybe a 6" so short folks can see over.

I think I will try Pledge, that is what I use on my Mooney M20J leading edges and windshield
 
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Old 06-12-2013, 08:08 AM
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I usually give both my windshield and riding glasses a good coat of turtle wax a few times a season. Water beads right up and wind blows them clean. I just need to find a way to stop the inside of my glasses from fogging.
 
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I wouldn't tell anyone else to use it, but I use the same ProtectAll on the windshield as I do on the rest of the bike. Use it on all my windows as well, house and car. Water runs right off and it seems to not get as dirty.
 
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When I wash my ride, I soak the shield with a wet towel for several minutes, thus softening the guts and grime, then I wipe with a micro fiber cloth. After getting the unwanted companions off, I coat the shield with a Lucas Oil product called "Slick Mist". This aids in removing any future debris and also aids in rain runoff. I also coat the fairing with the product and the rain and bugs seem to wipe right off. Oh yea, I carry a micro fiber cloth soaked with the product in the lower pocket for use while on the road.
 
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As stated earlier, you should try and look over it. I also wax my windscreen when I wash/wax the bike. That really helps with the rain.
 
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Won't make any difference what you do. The windshield gets wet on both sides making good vision impossible without being able to look over the top.
 
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