Kawasaki Concours Forum
Mish mash => Open Forum => Topic started by: W14 on April 01, 2012, 11:59:29 AM
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Got caught in heavy rain yesterday, had rain gear on, so I did not get wet but I could not see a thing. I understand that RainX is a no no for motorcycle windshields, but some members use wax as a water repellent. I have heard about waxing car windshields but motorcycle windshields are plastic (in my case VStream) and can scratch easily. What do you use on your windshield as a water repellent?
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Try Plexus ;D
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W14, as I was reading your post, I thought Plexus. Axxman beat me to it. 8)
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I have used Plexus, it cleans and polishes but not that repell water, at least not like RainX.
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I have waxed mine many times .... is that a no-no?
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I'm waiting for this to hit the market:
http://www.neverwet.com/index.php (http://www.neverwet.com/index.php)
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I use Rain-X on both the helmet shield and the bike shield. I haven't had a problem with either one.
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I have used Plexus, it cleans and polishes but not that repell water, at least not like RainX.
I understand this. Plexus has worked well for me the few times I've been in the rain. Honda has a plastic wax which might also do the job.
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ICE.
Love it, no streaking, and the rain just flies off.
RSA.
Greg
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ICE.
Love it, no streaking, and the rain just flies off.
RSA.
Greg
Mind expanding on that? What is ICE?
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Not frozen H2O, it is a Synthetic based wax that is excellent for any and all glass, and clear or smoked plastic, and clear coats over paints.
It is made by Turtle Wax, is in box with a shammie, polish pad and the glass jar with the wax. I don't recall how much it was, my jar is probably 5 yrs old now, it goes a long way.
I remember getting at Wally World, so there you go. I use it on any and all the painted parts and windscreen of my Connie. Good stuff.
Hope that helps,
Ride safe all,
Greg
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Lemon Pledge works pretty well and the price is right, may just try some of this Turtle Wax Ice tough.
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Thanks Gsun for asking about ICE..thought I was the only one out of the know.
I use multi-purpose pledge on my bike and windshield, but it does not bead water like RainX does on a glass windshield.
Has anyone heard of or used a product called Raincoat which is made by motosolution.com? This product is supposed to bead water and is made specifically for motorcycle windshields.
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Lemon Pledge works pretty well and the price is right, may just try some of this Turtle Wax Ice tough.
+1 on the Pledge.
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:popcorn:
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Plexus or Pledge...
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lemon pledge
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I use Pro Honda Cleaner/Wax, sheds water pretty well.
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I use Pro Honda Cleaner/Wax, sheds water pretty well.
So does the Original Bike Spirits.....same stuff. 8)
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Pledge on the bike shield, Plexus on the face shield. But, well, my shorty is painted black (speed limiter), and my Cee Baileys Euro is mostly painted, I always ride looking over the top. When a face shield gets scratched I replace it without a second thought. BTW, I live in the PNW, thats Pacific North Wet ;D
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I use Plexus or Pledge. Been doing that for years.
Glad i did too before i got caught with no shelter in this Monsoon out west.
(http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/X%20country%20trippin/20110708-DSC_1504.jpg)
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I have used Plexus, Pledge, and Honda Wax, and all 3 worked well for me and at the cost of Plexus these days I probably won't be using it after my stock is depleted. The cost of Plexus at close to $20.00 a can is ridiculous.
Fred
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I have used the ICE on mine. It worked great. I need to do it again. I may polish it again to get rid of scratches before I do it again.
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Why should RainX not be used on a motorcycle windshield?
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Why should RainX not be used on a motorcycle windshield?
I think the reason is that the chemicals in RainX can react with plastic windshields and cause hazing of the plastic.
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+1, plus the container of RainX I have says, "not to be used on plastic unless pre-approved by the manufacturer of the plastic..."
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Will not be using Lemon Pledge...had heard about it attracting bees...tried some on my faceshield...it did seem to bead water, but within minutes, little yellow bees started to show up...don't need to be attracting bees
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Go faster!
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I've never been a Rain-X fan as its so greasy and hard to apply without smearing. The other products work well and are easier to use.
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Thanks Gsun for asking about ICE..thought I was the only one out of the know.
+1
I use multi-purpose Pledge wipes on my bike and windshield, but it does not bead water like RainX does on a glass windshield.
+1, easy to carry, simple to use
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Will not be using Lemon Pledge...had heard about it attracting bees...tried some on my faceshield...it did seem to bead water, but within minutes, little yellow bees started to show up...don't need to be attracting bees
Bees in helmet=Bad. Had that happen dirt riding twice.
Mike
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A bee or wasp got into my full face helmet a couple weeks ago. I was cruising a back road, my windshield down three-quarters and my face shield opened slightly so I could get some air. The bee/wasp was sucked right through the opening in my face shield and stung the hell out of me. Luckily, I wear a modular helmet and was able to open it to get him out of there. All the more reason to not use lemon pledge.
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I hardly think that Pledge had anything to do with you getting stung. Bee is flying along and then suddenly sucked into the helmet, he probably figured it was time to attack.
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Agree, lemon pledge had nothing to do with the bee getting into my helmet; in fact, there was no lemon pledge on my face shield at the time. The purpose of pledge comment is twofold: 1) to let readers of this post know that the lemon pledge attracts bees, and 2) to say that for that reason I do not plan to use the product on my face shield or windshield. bees. By the way, I have used multi-purpose pledge for the last year and do not recall it attracting bees.
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I would probably use Pledge as I did before but I bought a can of Honda Pro glass cleaner and have been using it for over two years. I think closer to three years. Still got some left.
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My wife waxed once, said something about going to Brazil or some such, I don't know.
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My wife waxed once, said something about going to Brazil or some such, I don't know.
;D 8) :P :thumbs: