Paint Care - BMW K 1300 S Rider's Manual

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Black, unpainted parts Chrome
Especially in the case of road
If plastic parts are cleaned
salt, carefully clean chrome parts
using unsuitable cleaning
with plenty of water and BMW
agents, the surfaces can be dam-
auto shampoo. Use chrome pol-
aged.
ish for additional treatment.
Do not use cleaning agents that
contain alcohol, solvents or abra-
Radiator
sives to clean plastic parts.
Clean the radiator regularly to
'Fly sponges' or sponges with
prevent overheating of the en-
hard surfaces can also lead to
gine due to inadequate cooling.
scratches.
For example, use a garden hose
Soften stubborn dirt and
with low water pressure.
dead insects by covering
Cooling fins can be bent
the affected areas with a wet
easily.
cloth.
When cleaning the radiator, en-
sure that the fins are not bent.
Windshield
Clean off dirt and insects with a
Rubber
soft sponge and plenty of water.
Treat rubber components with
Fuel and chemical solvents
water or BMW rubber protection
attack the windshield ma-
coating agent.
terial; the windshield becomes
Using silicone sprays for
cloudy or dull.
the care of rubber seals can
Do not use cleaning agents.
cause damage.
Do not use silicon sprays or oth-
9
er care products that contain
silicon.
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Paint care

Washing the motorcycle regularly
will help counteract the long-term
effects of substances that dam-
age the paint, especially if your
z
motorcycle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or natural
sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin or
pollen.
However, remove particularly ag-
gressive materials immediately;
otherwise changes in the paint or
discoloration can occur. These
include spilled fuel, oil, grease,
brake fluid as well as bird drop-
pings. BMW Car Polish or BMW
Paint Cleaner are recommended
for this.
Contamination of the paint finish
is particularly easy to see after
the motorcycle has been washed.
Remove this type of soiling with