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I guess that's what I get for motoring with my bra showing, but does anyone have ideas on removing bugs from the clear bra. I don't know the manufacturer as it was installed by the dealer before delivery. I hesitate to use a nylon "scratcher" or any kind of chemical remover, cause I don't want to craze the protection or ruin its shine. thanks for the help
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Sgt Pepper, an '06 MCSc, PW/G, Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, green leather, anthracite interior, clear bra, window tint, "S" sticker covers for ugly yellow air bag sticker (from Aestheticcreations), M7 STB, M7 USS, M7 air diverter, Texas Speedwerks engine damper. When you're born, you're crying and everyone else is smiling. Live so that when you die everyone else is crying and you're the one who's smiling!
I just used Turtle Wax bug remover on mine with no issues. I sprayed it on, let it soak, and then sprayed it off, and then washed the whole car. Most of the bugs came off with very little effort.
I use that bug & tar pre wash gel and then follow up with a nice coat of a good quality wax once its clean
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PW/B #11 2006 PW/B MC Premium, Cold Weather, Sport, Anth., arm rest, bra, toughguard, clearbra, and window tint, Union Jack Mirror Covers
I have been scrubbing my Xpel clear bra with the sheepskin mitt and my usual wash soap until they come off. Recently I tried a new trick - had some left over NXT soap so I put a little bit (full strength from the bottle) in my hand and gently spread it on the bugs - they came loose almost instantly..
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I use a boating product called Roll-Off. Found it originally trying to get spider sh&* off my old painted wooden hull. Worked wonderfully! Figured if it didn't hurt the paint at all, I'd try it on other stains. Again, stunning results wihout damaging or dulling any surface. The stuff is magic and no I don't sell the stuff. My experience is with 120 mph + bugs on 3M film(racing). YMMV
kenchan, nope, just works after. I used to use a variety of other products for the spider *** and it took hours. I sprayed the rolloff and 1-3 min later, the sh** was honestly breaking up and......... rolling off(sorry, couldn't help myself). Summer drive, 100 degree heat, 2000 mi trip, sprayed it on my Suburban, waited, and was a little upset I actually had to scrub a little.
Recently I tried a new trick - had some left over NXT soap so I put a little bit (full strength from the bottle) in my hand and gently spread it on the bugs - they came loose almost instantly..
This is what I do as well. Works real well, and its real quick. No reason to buy more stuff.
Thanks, one and all for the replys. I will try these things, and try to stay ahead of the bug population. The MINI is quick, but dodging each and every bug is a little too taxing on the old reflexes!
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Sgt Pepper, an '06 MCSc, PW/G, Premium, Sport, Cold Weather, green leather, anthracite interior, clear bra, window tint, "S" sticker covers for ugly yellow air bag sticker (from Aestheticcreations), M7 STB, M7 USS, M7 air diverter, Texas Speedwerks engine damper. When you're born, you're crying and everyone else is smiling. Live so that when you die everyone else is crying and you're the one who's smiling!
On my motorcycle, I just place a really damp (i.e. wet) soft towel on the front fairing/windscreen and leave it there for about ten minutes. The bugs just wipe right off easy as you please after that. Try it...its cheap but effective! Haven't had the Mini long enough yet to test it out on the hood area (not to mention, the bugs are just waking up up here in Edmonton!), but if it works on the Yamaha...it will work on the Mini.
kenchan...the towel is soaking wet...don't think its going anywhere (?)
Mind you, Mini's are slippery little devils ...maybe the towel might move
Basically, the soaking towel "softens up" the bug splat, making it real easy to wipe off. Been doing this for years and have not noticed any negative side-effects to the bike (and probably none to the Mini - although, like I mention in a previous post, I have not had to try it on the MC yet). Motorcyle wind screens are easily susceptible to scratches and this technique does not appear to have caused any problems.
but does anyone have ideas on removing bugs from the clear bra. I don't know the manufacturer as it was installed by the dealer before delivery. I hesitate to use a nylon "scratcher" or any kind of chemical remover, cause I don't want to craze the protection or ruin its shine.
thanks for the help
When you're born, you're crying and everyone else is smiling. Live so that when you die everyone else is crying and you're the one who's smiling!
