Saturday 11 January 2014

Types Of Motorcycle Windshield Cleaner Products

By Marissa Velazquez


The common types of motorcycle windshields are made from polycarbonate plastic or Plexiglas also known as plastic. These materials are very popular because they are light, affordable and can resist breaking unlike the glass type which is easily broken. Though the polycarbonate is safe, it is not possible to clean it like glass. This is because it can get scratched or become dull. Plexiglas on the other hand requires proper care when cleaning to avoid scratching or premature clouding. To get good results after cleaning, the right method and material should be used as well as the right type of motorcycle windshield cleaner.

The market has various types of these cleaners and before buying you have to be sure, it is right for the type of material used to make your windscreen. Polycarbonate surfaces are very sensitive to abrasive cleaners so any alkaline product is not supposed to be used on this material. By been cautious on these factors, you avoid replacing the windscreen because the surface is kept in good condition thus able to work effectively. Examples of cleaners available in the market are as mentioned below. A number of these products are also used in polishing the windscreen.

Plexus cleaner and polish is suitable for cleaning bike shield made of plastic. It is a very effective cleaning product. The good thing with it is it is easy to use in that all you need to do is to spray this product on the surface, give it some times then wipe the windscreen with a clean microfiber cloth. Plexus is known for its ability to effectively protect plastic surfaces than ordinary cleaners. This cleaning product comes with an aerosol applicator that prevents leaking, dripping and coagulation of the cleaning product at the nozzle tip.

Novus 1 is another product used in cleaning plastic type of windscreens. It is good for plastic because it does not contain any abrasives or harsh chemicals which can damage this type of surface. When used it leaves a smooth, clean and greaseless shine which is very noticeable. The shiny surface is able to resist fog, block dust and eliminates static.

The clean up multi-purpose degreaser is meant specifically for tough stains. It requires to be left for sometime after been sprayed on a surface. Afterwards the surface is rinsed well using warm or cold water. This product cannot be used on a plastic material because it can ignite easily and burn rapidly. A painted surface should also be avoided when using this product because it can discolor it.

Memphis shades is a very versatile cleaning product thus besides being used for cleaning windshields, it is also used to clean other parts of the bike. It is a good product for removing insect residues as well as dissolving grease. It can be used on a polycarbonate windshields since it does not contain ammonia. You do not need water when using this cleaning product.

The special surfaces cleaner is used on plastic windscreens to remove dirt. It is spayed on the surface then wiped off with a safe material to not scratch the material. It is also used to remove bugs, water spots and road film.

To obtain a quick fix cleaning, you can choose cycle care formula. This product has the ability to protect surfaces from UV rays, acid rain and also accumulated dirt. It also has the capability to repel water thus giving the surface a good shine which slides away rain water from the wind screen. Despite being an easy to use motorcycle windshield cleaner, it also ensures a hustle free dust removal process as well as a scratch free cleaning.




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