Paint Care - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

contain alcohol, solvents or abra-
sives to clean plastic parts.
'Insect sponges' or sponges with
hard surfaces can also lead to
scratches.
Fairings
Clean body panels with water
and BMW plastic care emulsion.
Windscreens and headlight
lenses made of plastic
Clean off dirt and insects with a
soft sponge and plenty of water.
Soften stubborn dirt and
dead insects by covering
the affected areas with a wet
cloth.
Chrome
Especially in the case of road
salt, carefully clean chrome parts
with plenty of water and BMW
auto shampoo. Use chrome pol-
ish for additional treatment.
Radiator
Clean the radiator regularly to
prevent overheating of the en-
gine due to inadequate cooling.
For example, use a garden hose
with low water pressure.
Cooling fins can be bent
easily.
When cleaning the radiator, en-
sure that the fins are not bent.
Rubber
Treat rubber components with
water or BMW rubber protection
coating agent.
Using silicone sprays for
the care of rubber seals can
cause damage.
Do not use silicone sprays or
care products that contain
silicone.

Paint care

Washing the vehicle on a regu-
lar basis will help prevent long-
term damage from harmful sub-
stances, and is especially impor-
tant when your vehicle is used
in areas with high levels of air
pollution or where natural con-
taminants such as tree resin and
pollen are present.
However, remove particularly ag-
gressive materials immediately;
otherwise changes in the paint or
discoloration can occur. These
include spilled fuel, oil, grease
and brake fluid as well as bird
droppings. BMW Car Polish and
BMW Paint Cleaner are recom-
mended for this procedure.
Contamination on the paint finish
is particularly easy to see after
the vehicle has been washed.
Remove this type of soiling with
cleaning naphtha or spirit on a
clean cloth or cotton ball. BMW
Motorrad recommends remov-
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