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John G.
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« on: June 03, 2009, 06:07:08 PM »
My I/S OE w/s has a lot of fine scratches from cleaning.  I have to look over the w/s for clear visibility, which I actually prefer but visibility through the w/s is bad.  After reading a recent post I am ordering a Clearview but until then am thinking of trying to polish the w/s to try to remove scratches and improve visibility.  Was wondering if anyone has tried this and how did it work out?  Is it worthwhile?  Anyone???

                             
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BamaDrifter64
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« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2009, 06:15:27 PM »
I paid like $30 for a guy to polish my first Standard's w/s a few years ago.  It came out looking like new.  I asked him what he did and he basically used some windshield polish with a rotary polisher. 
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Cliff
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« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2009, 06:23:49 PM »
I had very good results on my IS windshield with Glare Spyder.  It is a bit expensive but does a fine job.  I followed it up with Glare polish.  I actually bought the products for the painted surfaces (all black) and decided to try it on the windshield with pleasing results.  I did make sure (as suggested by many reviewers) to follow the instructions on the bottle.  Here is one of the reviews...
http://www.webbikeworld.com/r3/swirl-remover/
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valkyriemc
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« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2009, 07:01:43 PM »
 See link; info is from Tulsa windshields re how to maintain a windshield and has served me well. (I posted this years ago)

http://www.allamericanprod.com/hints.html
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JimL
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« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2009, 07:15:49 PM »
I have had good luck with Novus #2 which I bought at my local Honda shop.

http://www.xoxide.com/noscre.html

Jim
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FryeVRCCDS0067
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« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2009, 03:12:49 AM »
Quote from: JimL on June 03, 2009, 07:15:49 PM
I have had good luck with Novus #2 which I bought at my local Honda shop.

http://www.xoxide.com/noscre.html

Jim


Novus #2 for me also.
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John G.
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« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2009, 05:38:39 AM »
Thanks for the info.  I am going to try an out of the way spot to see how it goes.  From Valkyriemc's post of All American Products I have previously found that their recommendation of using a wet cloth is the best way(for me) as the FIRST step to removing bugs, etc for my entire bike.  I had counted on wax to remove bugs from paint but found out there were still little fine spots of bug residue waxed into the paint.  Now I soak all areas (w/s included) with a wet rag and the stuff just wipes off---then the waxing starts.  Really made a difference in appearance of the entire bike. 

Anyway, thanks to all for the input. 
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