[porschefan]

Hi everybody! Every time I bring my bike in at dusk I get covered in bugs. I've been using a towel and water, but Windex is quite a bit more effective at getting it clean. But is the Windex safe for the paint clear coat, plastic cowlings, and windscreen? I think it is ammonia based. I could pick up a bottle of motorcycle bug spray, or just mix up some dawn and water in a spray bottle, my greatest concern is treating the bike right.

 

[NDog65]

Hi everybody! Every time I bring my bike in at dusk I get covered in bugs. I've been using a towel and water, but Windex is quite a bit more effective at getting it clean. But is the Windex safe for the paint clear coat, plastic cowlings, and windscreen? I think it is ammonia based. I could pick up a bottle of motorcycle bug spray, or just mix up some dawn and water in a spray bottle, my greatest concern is treating the bike right.

I use 91% rubbing alcohol. My dad is the one who buys it and i dont think you can buy it in stores. Ill look and see if i can find it.

 

[Navy Ninja]

DO NOT USE DAWN OR ANY DISH SOAP!!!

The dish soap will remove all wax and selant from your paint and leave the paint exposed.

I wouldn't use windex either as it has amonia in it which is a very abrasive chemical.

 

[porschefan]

Thanks. I'm going to hit Iron Pony tomorrow and pick up some motul clean and shine (or whatever)