Rain X ?
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Clearview does say it's ok though I'm still afraid to try it. I had a bad experience with another coated shield.
I know it's not ok with most coated windshields. It won't ruin them the first time you apply it but over time it will. I love Rain-X for my car windshields though.
Any kind of wax or Novus 2 or Plexus will work as long as you apply it the same day you ride in the rain.
I know it's not ok with most coated windshields. It won't ruin them the first time you apply it but over time it will. I love Rain-X for my car windshields though.
Any kind of wax or Novus 2 or Plexus will work as long as you apply it the same day you ride in the rain.
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#23
Do not use Rain-X on plastic windshields. It is hard enough to use on car glass windshields.
I use original Pledge on tank and fenders, it contains oils so I do not use it on plastic shields as the oils will eventually disolve the coating. Some plastic windshields do not come with an original protective coating.
I use a water soaked wet towel when I can to soften bugs and them just wipe them away. Over the years this seems to protect the plastic coating the longest. I carry a wet and dry mini towel in plastic bags for cleaning on the road. Sometimes you get that great big orange colored smashed bug just below your vision. Sometimes on my helmet shield or visor. Leaving the wet towel on it for 5 minutes lets me simply wipe it off.
Once the plastic windshield starts to show signs of wear, I use either 210 or Plexus which were designed for the lexan aircraft canopies. Once the original coating has worn, these products seem to restore the clarity and repel water. Currently I have 210, but I believe that Plexus and 210 are nearly identical. I cannot speak to other brands.
I use original Pledge on tank and fenders, it contains oils so I do not use it on plastic shields as the oils will eventually disolve the coating. Some plastic windshields do not come with an original protective coating.
I use a water soaked wet towel when I can to soften bugs and them just wipe them away. Over the years this seems to protect the plastic coating the longest. I carry a wet and dry mini towel in plastic bags for cleaning on the road. Sometimes you get that great big orange colored smashed bug just below your vision. Sometimes on my helmet shield or visor. Leaving the wet towel on it for 5 minutes lets me simply wipe it off.
Once the plastic windshield starts to show signs of wear, I use either 210 or Plexus which were designed for the lexan aircraft canopies. Once the original coating has worn, these products seem to restore the clarity and repel water. Currently I have 210, but I believe that Plexus and 210 are nearly identical. I cannot speak to other brands.
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#28
Don't ever use Rain-X on anything plastic. Use Lemon Pledge or the Harley wipes. Rain-X will fog/cloud/mess up plastic.
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