bugs!

Originally Posted by bikageboy

also there is a poundshop near me that sells motorcycle bug remover,
its much better than any other brand ive tried, literally just spray on the bugs, and wipe off.

voila, bugs done, i use it on my clothes, visor and bike.

if you wanna pay me some postage, ill send u some.

which particular chain of pound shops is it? If theres none near me I'll take up your offer of posting some if it still stands

I use one of those kitchen sponge things backed with brillo type stuff, and gentally scrub them off with warm water

[JediGoat]

I throw my Ixon jacket in the washing machine on a cool cycle. Most important thing to remember is do not use fabric softener!

If there're any really dirty bits (my coat has white on the sleeves....right where I lean my arms on the tank when waiting at traffice lights ), I just spray them with vanish pre-wash spray.

Jo

[fizzwheel]

I've washed my textile Alpinestars Jacket in the washing machine on the quick and cool wash.

Liz swears by the Nikwax Techwash if your jacket is Goretex, you'll need to get some re-proofer for it though as it wont be waterproof after its been through the machine.

Failing that fill the bath with some luke warm water and wash your jacket with some baby shampoo that seems to work well.

[Viney]

Originally Posted by fizzwheel

I've washed my textile Alpinestars Jacket in the washing machine on the quick and cool wash.

Liz swears by the Nikwax Techwash if your jacket is Goretex, you'll need to get some re-proofer for it though as it wont be waterproof after its been through the machine.

Failing that fill the bath with some luke warm water and wash your jacket with some baby shampoo that seems to work well.

I used that stuff. Turned my jacket white. I complained, and they re-cleaned the jacket FOC, re proofed it and sent me a travel towel to cover the cost of postage. Its the only time that i will try to wash my jackets. Form now on, black is the way to go me thinks/

Originally Posted by bikageboy

what jacket is it ?

there are some companys out there that offer a restoration service, but if its only a cheap one, might as well buy a new one,

high quality jackets seem to look new after a clean, whereas the bottom end jackets "buffalo, belstaff ect ect" tend to fade and look a bit used.

its one of those frank thomas AQUA thingys about 5years old could really do with a new one

Lots of soapy water and a nail brush works for me!

Originally Posted by Viney

I used that stuff. Turned my jacket white. I complained, and they re-cleaned the jacket FOC, re proofed it and sent me a travel towel to cover the cost of postage. Its the only time that i will try to wash my jackets. Form now on, black is the way to go me thinks/

Tried the techwash wash and reproffer stuff on my hein gericke jacket and it now leaks a bit under torrential conditions

The best thing i know for getting bugs off anything is get a wet rag/kitchen towel and leave it on the affected area for 30min then come back and wipe the bugs away.

Originally Posted by Kilted Ginger

which particular chain of pound shops is it? If theres none near me I'll take up your offer of posting some if it still stands

im not sure, i think its poundland.

they also sell helmet cleaner and sanitiser.
the brand of the bugspray is "151 dream machine"

Originally Posted by bikageboy

also there is a poundshop near me that sells motorcycle bug remover,
its much better than any other brand ive tried, literally just spray on the bugs, and wipe off.

voila, bugs done, i use it on my clothes, visor and bike.

if you wanna pay me some postage, ill send u some.

Myself and 2 friends swear by the 1 quid can of bug remover. It is fantastic and even dissolves tar marks and and other things and i have been using it for a year on both car and bike paint and no ill effects