'Insect sponges' or sponges with
hard surfaces can also lead to
scratches.
Fairings and Panels
Clean fairings and panels with
water and BMW plastic cleaner.
Plastic windshields and
headlight lenses
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 parts
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 parts
Treat rubber parts 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 regularly
prevents paint damage, especially
if your vehicle is ridden in areas
with high air pollution or natural
sources of dirt, e.g. tree resin or
pollen.
However, remove particularly
aggressive substances (spilled
fuel, oil grease, brake fluid as
well as bird droppings) immedi-
ately; otherwise changes in the
paint or discolorations may occur.
BMW Motorrad recommends
BMW Car Polish or BMW Paint
Cleaner for this purpose.
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-
ing tar spots with BMW Tar Re-
mover. Then add a protective
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