Plexus replacement $$$$

[Venturous Randy]

When I got my 83 14 years ago, I could hardly ride the bike at night due to the poor condition of the windshield. It was covered with small scratches and any oncoming cars blinded me. I went thru a series of sanding and polishing operations until I made it just about like new and fortunately I never broke thru the hardcoat. Since then, I have always used Plexus routinely and it has really helped to keep it in very good condition.

Like some other things we like to use routinely, like Sea Foam, the price has gone up a bunch lately. I used to be able to get the small can of Plexus for about $7 and the large for $11. The last small can of Plexus I bought with tax was about $11 and the big was $15. Now, the small can is almost $17 and the large would be $23 and this was at my independent cycle shop and his prices are pretty good. I also checked the local bike retailer and prices were a little higher. The guy at the independent shop also noted the price increase and suggested I try something else he had. He says it is the same as the Honda polish and works fine. The small can is about $5.50 and the large can is less than $8. So, I bought a small can and so far, it is working very good. It seems to be slightly thicker than Plexus and I am now using less, but it seems to clean and polish and comes off clean. It is a lot like Plexus in the type cloth you use makes a big difference and a cotton towel works better than a blend.

Here is a picture of the can.

RandyA

[Squidley]

It's a shame that "Supply and Demand" have taken prices up on things that seem to work pretty well. I too am sick of it as I wont buy Seafoam anymore as the price has doubled. I usually dont get on a rant, but I KNOW that the cost to make it and everything else hasn't doubled

I'll have to look for that stuff Randy, price seems right and if it works as well then I'm all for it. Pledge is also a good alternative, just dont get the lemon sented one as it attracts bees and such!

[Condor]

Pledge is also a good alternative, just dont get the lemon sented one as it attracts bees and such!

 

 

Common Brad, what bee can catch a 1stGen going 85mph.... At 2ndGen and Harley speeds.....Maybe??..... :rotf::stirthepot:

[Squidley]

Common Brad, what bee can catch a 1stGen going 85mph.... At 2ndGen and Harley speeds.....Maybe??..... :rotf::stirthepot:

 

Thats cold Jack....I have all 3 of those

[Jerry W]

There was a thread on the price of Plexus not long ago, I found the big cans for $10 at J. C. Whitney with free shipping.

[KeithR]

Info from Web Bike World article......may be an old article so price ?

 

Manufacturer:

Plexus Retail Price: $9.95 Type: Aerosol Can, 13 oz. (369 g) Made In: U.S.A. Category: Plastic cleaner, polish

Manufacturer's Information

Claims - "Developed for use in aviation. Cleans, protects and polishes clear and colored plastics",

For Use On - Clear and colored plastic, Perspex, Lucite, Plexiglas, Fiberglass, ABS, Lexan, Acrylite and other acrylics, including painted surfaces.

Claimed Features - "Cleans as it polishes. Seals the pores of the plastic. No smears, no scratches."

Application - Spray on, wipe off and buff.

Our Opinions

Plexus is commonly found in motorcycle shops. It can be used on motorcycle windscreens. It works well for cleaning bug residue and for polishing windscreens. We haven't noticed much of a difference between Plexus,

ProtectAll, Auto-Glym Instant Show Shine, Meguiar's Plastx Plastic Cleaner and other quick cleaner and polish products, such as Mr. Moto Quick Polish, Motorex Clean & Polish, S100 Detail & Wax, Motorex Protect & Shine and others when used on clear windscreens. They all seem to work about the same, doing a decent job of cleaning and polishing.

[elmicko]

There was a thread on the price of Plexus not long ago, I found the big cans for $10 at J. C. Whitney with free shipping.

 

Just checked the J.C. Whtiney website and a small can is now $14.99. There's a product I've been using for a long time now called Bass Boat Saver and it's the best I've ever used. I started out using it on my bass boat, but when I started learning more about it I started using it on everything. It's an enzyme cleaner and carnuba wax. It makes any painted surface slick, protects from UV rays and cleans fish blood out of carpets. LOL Seriously, check it out everybody I've turned on to it has been very impressed.

[91nwl]

Cee Baileys has an excellent plexiglas polish. Ii is a similar product to Plexus, but is not aerosol. It is quite a bit less $$ than Plexus. I use it on my windscreens maybe once a month and it keeps them mighty nice. You can order it from their website.

[Snaggletooth]

Thanks for the tip Randy,

 

My can of Plexus is about out and been looking for something to use that works as well. My '84 screen was a mess of swirls when I got it and the Plexus did a nice job of saving the screen. Need to use it pretty regular to keep it right.

 

Mike

[Blackgypsy]

I used PlastX by Meguiars. About $5 at Wally Mart. Great improvement. Also worked wonders on the faceshield of my helmet and the windshield on the KLR.

Smells good too!

My hiway pegs just came in today, from JCWhitney and they are already on the bike.

Time to ride!

[cecdoo]

When I got my 83 14 years ago, I could hardly ride the bike at night due to the poor condition of the windshield. It was covered with small scratches and any oncoming cars blinded me. I went thru a series of sanding and polishing operations until I made it just about like new and fortunately I never broke thru the hardcoat. Since then, I have always used Plexus routinely and it has really helped to keep it in very good condition.

Like some other things we like to use routinely, like Sea Foam, the price has gone up a bunch lately. I used to be able to get the small can of Plexus for about $7 and the large for $11. The last small can of Plexus I bought with tax was about $11 and the big was $15. Now, the small can is almost $17 and the large would be $23 and this was at my independent cycle shop and his prices are pretty good. I also checked the local bike retailer and prices were a little higher. The guy at the independent shop also noted the price increase and suggested I try something else he had. He says it is the same as the Honda polish and works fine. The small can is about $5.50 and the large can is less than $8. So, I bought a small can and so far, it is working very good. It seems to be slightly thicker than Plexus and I am now using less, but it seems to clean and polish and comes off clean. It is a lot like Plexus in the type cloth you use makes a big difference and a cotton towel works better than a blend.

Here is a picture of the can.

RandyA

 

I have been using that stuff for years, it is great. Use to be labeled Honda Polish, made by the same outfit. Craig

[RedRider]

Yup, that is the original Honda Polish. Honda wanted to change the formula (IIRC it was due to California environazi regulations). The manufacturer of the original Honda Polish just put their own label on it and sells it without the Honda name.

 

The NEW Honda Polish is worthless. The original is excellent.

 

RR