BMW R 1200 ST User Manual page 119

Plastics
Clean plastic parts with water
and BMW plastic care emul-
sion. This includes in particu-
lar:
– Windshields
– Headlight lens made of
plastic
– Covering glass of the instru-
ment cluster
– Black, unpainted parts
If plastic parts are
cleaned using unsuitable
cleaning agents, the surfaces
can be damaged.
Do not use cleaning agents
that contain alcohol, solvents
or abrasives to clean plastic
parts. Even fly-remover pads
or cleaning pads with hard
surfaces can produce
scratches.c
Soften stubborn dirt and
dead insects by covering
the affected areas with a wet
cloth.c
Windshield
Clean off dirt and insects with
a soft sponge and plenty of
water.
Fuel and chemical sol-
vents attack the wind-
shield.
Do not use detergent prod-
ucts.c
Chrome
Especially in the case of road
salt, carefully clean chrome
with plenty of water and BMW
vehicle shampoo. Use chrome
polish for additional treatment.
Paint care
Washing the motorcycle regu-
larly will help counteract the
long-term effects of sub-
stances that damage the
paint, especially if your motor-
cycle is ridden in areas with
high air pollution or natural
sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin
or pollen.
However, remove particularly
aggressive materials immedi-
ately; otherwise changes in
the paint or discoloration can
occur. These include spilt fuel,
oil, grease, brake fluid and bird
droppings. BMW vehicle pol-
ish or BMW paint cleaner are
recommended here.
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