[knelson1969]

I have a 2012 Black GL1800 and it seems to be one giant bug killing machine. the problem is I use this as a daily driver and unless I wash it every day it seems that I get dead bodies stuck all over my wing soaking them even in Honda pro cleaner doesn't get them off. short of wet sanding and polishing I am not sure what to do to restore the finish. any suggestions short of replacing the upper cowl every so often. there must be a product that works, one to remove the dead bodies and two prevent the acids from etching the paint.
any ideas thanks.

 

[RAM 54]

Put a bra on to protect the fairing I think Wing Stuff has them.

 

[T-Rex]

Bug removal

Use a damp sheet of Bounce, used when drying clothes to prevent static cling, and the bugs will disapear. In Florida, during love-bug season, I carry Bounce in my tank pouch and at every gas stop I use the Bounce and clean my Wing. Hope it helps.
Ride Safe,
T-Rex

 

[2003 GL1800 POLICE]

Meguiars Quick Mist Detailer is the best!!!

 

[budoka]

I use a soaker rag and a mild solution of hot water and dish soap for lifting the bugs. Pledge or Honda spay polish and a buffing cloth does the rest. Right now there are so many clouds of the little varmints that I don't get real carried away with the front end on a daily basis, just the w/s and visor mostly.

 

[knelson1969]

Thanks for the input I will use everybody's advise I am also going to have the upper cowl wrapped so if anything gets damaged it won't be the paint

 

[WingnutGordo]

my bra on the front of my wing works well

 

[knelson1969]

Butt my headlights are still perky LOL

 

[mctoy]

I work at the Natl. Infantry Museum and found a 'do it all' product we use on just about anything plastic, acrylic, painted etc. Called 'Brillianize'. It is also anti-static. Same stuff used by the the Smithsonian museum. I find that my windshield with continued use, seems to be slicker...the bugs come off easier and easier. Water (rain) beads off the shield well also. About $25 a gallon, but believe me, this stuff goes a long way. I still wax once in awhile, but for day to day upkeep it works great with microfiber cloth....

 

[knelson1969]

Well the bra is out for now as Wing Stuff does not sell one yet for the 2012 the Upper cowl Garnish only cost $241 so If it gets trashed so be it I will try some of the products that were mentioned on this thread Thanks guys.

 

[EFINREF]

my bra on the front of my wing works well

+1 more on the Bra....you would not regret it. They look pretty sexy too, but don't tell Ron Robertson.

 

[Eagle42101]

Try the Clay bar from Meguires. It works wonders. Made my windshield look like new and the front of the bike shine showroom fresh.