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Title: Motorcycle cleaning plastic protection question.
Post by: hambonee on January 31, 2010, 08:00:21 PM
Hey all,

I just bought a new 09' GS500f and will be riding it outside in all kinds of wet and nasty weather. Just a quick question. My bike is black, What protectant/cleaner would you all recommend for the black plastic that won't scratch it up? I have heard armorall works well but don't know about that.

Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Doug
Title: Re: Motorcycle cleaning plastic protection question.
Post by: kylegod on February 01, 2010, 02:28:08 PM
I dont have fairings as i have the E model. But i would thinnk that you could use car was on the plastics. Check with someone with a gs500F though.
Title: Re: Motorcycle cleaning plastic protection question.
Post by: Gary856 on February 01, 2010, 04:48:43 PM
Plexus is recommended by a lot of people on plastic parts, including windscreen, face shield, and painted plastics. I use it too.

Link to their website:
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html
Title: Re: Motorcycle cleaning plastic protection question.
Post by: Suzuki Stevo on February 01, 2010, 04:59:11 PM
^^^look above, thread over^^^

Plexus or I use Meguiar's Ultimate Detailer, both on everything.
Title: Re: Motorcycle cleaning plastic protection question.
Post by: Gary856 on February 01, 2010, 05:13:11 PM
Quote from: Suzuki Stevo on February 01, 2010, 04:59:11 PM
^^^look above, thread over^^^

Plexus or I use Meguiar's Ultimate Detailer, both on everything.

Do you use Plexus on painted metal, like the tank? What about unpainted metal, like the chrome handlebar? I wasn't sure if that's ok or not.
Title: Re: Motorcycle cleaning plastic protection question.
Post by: rger8 on February 01, 2010, 05:42:11 PM
I use a decent car wax on the plastics and metal. I have used Plexus as well but the smell of that stuff makes me sick, I feel like I'm doing damage to myself :icon_eek: The Maquires is good stuff as well and you can use it on everything. It's quick and easy and seems to stay on there after awhile.