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Roger Jacobsen · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:37 pm Post subject: foggy windshield

I have a 95 K1100LT that has a windshield with the protective coating randomly coming off on the rider side of the windshield. It looks like parts have peeled off and are somewhat foggy, although there are no loose areas. Does anyone know of a product to completely strip this coating off so I can see through the windshield again. The outside of the windshield is fine.
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Jollyroger
1995 K1100LT

Flying Duck · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 8:51 pm Post subject:

Crest - the toothpaste. It has a very mild abrasive which can often remove fogging. Probably won't bring it back to "like new" but will make it better.
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94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
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Jim · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 9:20 pm Post subject: shield coating

hi Roger - I have the same problem. No Crest in the house, but I do have Maguires PlastiX - or something like that. It's made for removing the haze on plastic headlights - it has a diminishing abrasive that won't harm plastics. I'm going to try it this week - if it works, I'll let you know.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Flying Duck · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 9:25 pm Post subject:

I use PlastX on my LT windscreen and my helmet shields - great product. I use it on the instrument cluster windows as well.

Not sure if it has enough oomph to get rid of fogging but can't hurt to try.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

Jim · Posted: Tue May 20, 2008 9:39 pm Post subject: fogged shield

Drake - you're right - it's not PlastX - but I can't find the other can right now to figure out what it is....
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

bmwmick · Posted: Wed May 21, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject: Re: foggy windshield

Roger Jacobsen · Posted: Sun Jun 01, 2008 4:49 pm Post subject:

Thanks to all for the replies, tried the pressure washer, didn't touch it! Went to the local auto parts store and picked up a container of Mequire's PlastX. It took a little effort but, cleaned off the coating really well.
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Jollyroger
1995 K1100LT