haze on windscreen

[Dr. Strangelove]

anyone found a way to prevent this annoyance from occurring?

I have the touring screen and when the bike sits for a few days, in my garage, the haze formed is a real pita. every couple of months I wind up taking the screen off and cleaning it with dishwahing soap, which gets rid of it until the next time. It usually takes 2 or 3 washings.

I typically use either plain water to clean it after a ride or sometimes Meguiar's plastic cleaner/detailer-which doesn't get rid of the haze completely, only smears it. and it's real hard to get into the nooks and crannies in front of the instruments.

any advice appreciated

John

[rdsmith3]

I have this exact same problem -- touring screen has haze; Meguiars Plastic Detailer does not get it off.

I think it has something to do with the humidity, which you must have a lot of in NO, LA. We get a lot here in NJ during the summer. It only happens when it sits in my garage.

I just bought some Plexus and I will let you know how that works.

[Dr. Strangelove]

yes, please let me know...
btw, part of the pita is dealing with the well-nuts. you can frequently find them at Lowe's or Homw depot. you're looking for 10-32; 1 1/16"

everytime I remove my screen I have to replace them and it is a little trickey getting the thing back on.

John

PS and , yes, it is humid down here. 70% humidity is low.

[popgazer]

A waxed surface interacts less with humidity. I use the Honda motorcycle cleaner. It cleans and waxes plexiglass as well as paint, chrome etc.

[Beemeridian]

786

[ruddy]

After cleaning your windshield, try some Pledge, Favor or similar furniture polish. I learned this tip on another forum as the best way to keep faceshields clean, and I've found that it works on windshields, too. In fact, if you carry a cloth dampened with the polish, you can use it to clean your faceshield at rest/gas stops during a long ride.

[jas]

I use pledge as well, on the bike, visor and helicopter windows. No glare, haze or dust.

[Dr. Strangelove]

actually I did use a little rubbing alcohol and that did seem to remove any lingering traces of smeared haze. I think it may be moisture interacting with wax. I tried Johnson and Johnson Jubilee kitchen counter wax a while back and though it seemed to work fine initially, after a while I got a waxy buildup that was hard to remove. I think I might just go "naked" on it, keeping it clean with soap and water. and buffing it prn.

John

[rdsmith3]

actually I did use a little rubbing alcohol and that did seem to remove any lingering traces of smeared haze. I think it may be moisture interacting with wax. I tried Johnson and Johnson Jubilee kitchen counter wax a while back and though it seemed to work fine initially, after a while I got a waxy buildup that was hard to remove. I think I might just go "naked" on it, keeping it clean with soap and water. and buffing it prn.

John

Again, same experience here. I was using some stuff called Protectall that some motorcycle dealers sell. It is cleaner and wax all in one. It cleans the screen well, but I did get some buildup that was hard to remove. I think it made the haze worse. So I just washed with soap and water on Sunday and will try the Plexus.

[Bobby28]

I had the same problem, quit using plexus on it and just clean with chamois, doesen't seem to fog up much any more, and I also live in N.O.

[ddriggs]

I have the same problem with the touring screen. The Honda spay polish seemd to work best--but it would eventually fog up again. I'm just going to replace it with a Cee Bailey's tinted sceen. Thanks for the tip on the well nuts. I guess it's a good idea to keep a few of the well nuts and allen screws under the seat in case one pops out during a trip.

[mcollect]

Dry Gas it is 100% isopropyl and is commonly used to treat non-glare glass. I use it on all plastic with no adverse effects.

[GeoffJ]

I use Plexus and have never had a problem with film or haze.

[Ozhirsty]

I had same problem with my touring screen. Saw comment that Turtle Wax-ICE solved problem. Tried it, it's great. Removes all haze completely. Note windex or any amonia based product has a bad effect on
plexiglass
Alan

[gregor]

BMW dealer recommended basic Pledge ,only, for screens many years ago. Never had any problems with haze. Only dried on flies!

[Dr. Strangelove]

Have some followup on the haze thing...

After cleaning the screen well with dishwashing liquid and then foloowing that with rubbing alcohol, I polished the front side only with Meguiars plastic detailer. I let the screen sit for ~~ 5 days in my garage off the bike--"maybe" a little haze, but probably not. I mounted the screen, rode a couple of days and then it sat again for a couple. Got haze on BOTH sides in equal amounts. I cleaned both sides with rubbing alcohol and though it initially smeared bigtime, the smearing was easily/quickly buffed off with a clean towel. The inside part of the screen (the side w/o the Meguiars) cleaned a little easier.

So, it's probably some environmental thing, probably relating to humidity or exhaust or heat or some combo, that is causing the haze and it cleans off more easily from a "virgin" surface.

So, it's soap and water and rubbing alcohol for me for the future.

John