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bandit lover

In: Birmingham
Posts: 7765

This is the first time that I have cleaned it myself. Is there anything that I should use in particular on the visor?

Message posted by bandit lover on 20 June 2010 at 11:05

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bandit lover @ 20/06/2010 11:05:57

WheelyNealy

In: Near Driffield
Posts: 2751

clean soapy water and elbow grease lol cant believe you never polished a ....................... woops wont go there

Message posted by WheelyNealy on 20 June 2010 at 11:08

WheelyNealy @ 20/06/2010 11:08:13

Holmfirthgirl

In: Larkfield
Posts: 3156

Hey BL - just stick it in the sink (if you've taken it off) with some warm water & a little bit of washing up liquid. Use a non abrasive cloth to gently wash it. If you haven't taken the visor off your lid, then using a wet wipe is a pretty good alternative .

Message posted by Holmfirthgirl on 20 June 2010 at 11:10

Holmfirthgirl @ 20/06/2010 11:10:26

DG99

In: Nottingham
Posts: 287

Soak the visor in luke warm soapy water, if you go at it you will scratch it to pieces with bits of crusted on flies and road grime. Gently remove the bits onced soaked, with tissue paper soaked in the soapy water, just go really carefully or it will kill your visor straight away. Gentle rubbing on your helmet will keep it looking good Wink

Message posted by DG99 on 20 June 2010 at 11:11

DG99 @ 20/06/2010 11:11:59

bandit lover

In: Birmingham
Posts: 7765

...yes HF...do I have to take it off first!!!! Thanks for your help guys

Message posted by bandit lover on 20 June 2010 at 11:12

bandit lover @ 20/06/2010 11:12:52

bandit lover

In: Birmingham
Posts: 7765

naughty people

See, I put up a serious thread and look what happens......

Message posted by bandit lover on 20 June 2010 at 11:15

bandit lover @ 20/06/2010 11:15:21

Karey

In: Barnsley
Posts: 6971

As a quick fix, I fold a couple of sheets of kitchen paper and pour on hot water, as hot as you can get it, then lay it on the visor, leave for a minute or so, then gently wipe it off. It should have time to disolve any 'nasties'

Message posted by Karey on 20 June 2010 at 11:18

Karey @ 20/06/2010 11:18:14

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

And if you use any kind of furniture polish that has silicone in it, it helps with the water dispersal.

Use a little bit of neat washing up liquid for the inside of the visor, stops the fogging, that's all these expensive anti fog sprays are.

Message posted by Deleted Member on 20 June 2010 at 13:00

Deleted Member @ 20/06/2010 13:00:44

Alice2

In: York
Posts: 2585

Those micro-fibre cloths are pretty good too.. . no fluff left behind !!

Message posted by Alice2 on 20 June 2010 at 17:20

Alice2 @ 20/06/2010 17:20:38

feistygirl

In: Rochdale
Posts: 1228

You dont need to take the visor off unless you have been licking the inside

(which if you're speshul, like BJ you will need to do) I usually just rest a few sopping wet kitchen towels on mine for about five mins and those pesky dried on flies wipe straight off, then dry off with one of those nice fluffy anti static micro fibre thingys

Message posted by feistygirl on 20 June 2010 at 18:42

feistygirl @ 20/06/2010 18:42:46

bandit lover

In: Birmingham
Posts: 7765

Thanks so much for all of your tips....I have cleaned it as instructed and it looks ok will try the smearing as suggested by SF

Message posted by bandit lover on 20 June 2010 at 18:56

bandit lover @ 20/06/2010 18:56:41

julie j

In: Harrogate
Posts: 1581

wonder if they are dishwasher safe....

Message posted by julie j on 20 June 2010 at 19:55

julie j @ 20/06/2010 19:55:38

earthwind

In: Liverpool
Posts: 1834

as above if no polish a puddle will do if you out and about lol

Message posted by earthwind on 20 June 2010 at 19:57

earthwind @ 20/06/2010 19:57:30

welshy

In: Bridgend
Posts: 110

lol - u tried BL!!!

Message posted by welshy on 20 June 2010 at 20:23

welshy @ 20/06/2010 20:23:16

bandit lover

In: Birmingham
Posts: 7765

I now have a very clean and shiny lid thanks to all the advice....cheers everyone

Message posted by bandit lover on 20 June 2010 at 20:25

bandit lover @ 20/06/2010 20:25:18

earthwind

In: Liverpool
Posts: 1834

good choice of word BL

Message posted by earthwind on 20 June 2010 at 20:27

earthwind @ 20/06/2010 20:27:40

invalid characters

In: West Sussex
Posts: 647

"Hey BL - just stick it in the sink (if you've taken it off) with some warm water & a little bit of washing up liquid"

Followed Holmfirthgirls advice, now the lining's all soggy! Angry

Message posted by invalid characters on 01 July 2010 at 15:32

invalid characters @ 01/07/2010 15:32:50

micksaway

In: Weymouth
Posts: 1030

No Julie they aint. Come out sand blasted As my mate found out after his wife cleaned it while he was at work Opps

Message posted by micksaway on 01 July 2010 at 16:12

micksaway @ 01/07/2010 16:12:00

Deleted Member

In: NA
Posts: 0

If yr really pushed for time, just ride thru the car wash

Message posted by Deleted Member on 01 July 2010 at 18:06

Deleted Member @ 01/07/2010 18:06:32

sumodwarf

In: billericay
Posts: 552

I use mr sheen on lid and visor

Message posted by sumodwarf on 01 July 2010 at 18:59

sumodwarf @ 01/07/2010 18:59:38

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