bugs with grit

[hutchy]

I've had my SV 2 days and I've covered 250 miles, covered the front in bugs - so when I got home I got the tissue out and a bowl of luke warm water and set about cleaning them off,
It was only when I'd finished and dried off that i noticed small scratches on 1 side of the front fairing! doh! nowhere else (I'd been really carefull to soak the bugs then wipe them off)

My question - can i use t-cut on the fairing with it being plastic or will it make things worse?

[fizzwheel]

I wouldnt use it on brand new paint work no, but then I dont know what else to suggest.

Hopefully somebody can advise you though

[Carsick]

I agree with fizz, don't use the abrasive one till you've had several layers of wax on there.
The colour match type polish should be alright, but I don't know how well it'll cover the scratches.
The front of my bike is absolutely covered with those little marks (as well as quite a few dead bodies)

[jaysv650]

dont use it on new paintwork. its too soft

[embee]

the various products like Autoglym Motorcycle Cleaner work really well to remove flies and hot weather type crud from the bodywork, and clean wheels a treat.

I use it sparingly and only when really necessary.

Otherwise use a good bodywork shampoo for washing it (Autoglym, Mer, Meguiars etc). Once it's really clean, use a normal polish (again the usual makes, I prefer Autoglym), and it'll ease out any very slight scratches. Don't use T-cut or similar, way too abrasive.

[RandyO]

bug guts are more corrosive than winter salt

[TC3]

I've had my SV 2 days and I've covered 250 miles, covered the front in bugs - so when I got home I got the tissue out and a bowl of luke warm water and set about cleaning them off,
It was only when I'd finished and dried off that i noticed small scratches on 1 side of the front fairing! doh! nowhere else (I'd been really carefull to soak the bugs then wipe them off)

My question - can i use t-cut on the fairing with it being plastic or will it make things worse?

Thats one reason i did not get a black one as the marks will be more obvious

[adam]

Try leaving a fairly damp tea towl over the fairing for 5-10 mins first , it really helps loosen the crap, most will just wash off with a hose then. :D

Similar to soaking that bowl with yesterdays wheatabix in.....


Sorry I didn't answer your question lol - No idea about using T-cut, I certainly wouldn't use it often or as a solution to removing scratches.