Paint Care - BMW R 1200GS 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 and Panels
Clean body panels with water
and BMW plastic cleaner.
Windshields and headlight
lenses are manufactured in
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.
Clean with water and
sponge only.
Do not use chemical clean-
ing agents.
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.
At the same time, you should
remove particularly aggressive
materials immediately; otherwise
changes in the paint and discol-
oration can occur. These include
spilled fuel, oil, grease and brake
fluid as well as bird droppings.
BMW Car Polish and BMW Paint
Cleaner are recommended for
this procedure.
Contamination on the paint finish
is particularly easy to see after
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