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Old 05-27-2007, 05:05 PM
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Hey guys,

Im having a big issue cleaning my rear window on my 99' AP1.

The window is hazed up and happens all around the rear window especially where it folds.

ive tried to clean it just by rubbing water and wiping dry to see is it clears.

ive tried meguires PlastX and doesn't work either.

the same issue is happening with my headlights, i have tried bug and tar remover, meguires plastx, and even buffed off the plastx when trying. its not coming off.

Any help is good help guys.

thanks
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have you tried or used Plexus ?
Old 05-27-2007, 05:29 PM
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Do you use a PC buffing machine for your headlights?

I have used Meguairs Plastic cleaner and polish on the headlights with alot of success.

The only thing is, i used a PC buffing machine and buffed it out then i finish it by hand with a touch of Plexus.

I even use the machine for the outside rear plastic window but you have to be careful and buff lightly and also on slow speeds and it comes up nice but not perfect.

The inside, you just have to contort yourself in the cabin and use plenty of elbow grease.

It usually takes me about 30 mins to do just the inside of the rear window. At first i used to use alot of plexus and thought it was better, however, when i spray just a little bit and really work it in, i had better results.

Dont know if it will work for you but goodluck!!


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I use Honda Plastic Polish.
Very effective.
Honda sell it for motor cycle windscreens but it works very well on our rear windows too.
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no i havent used plexus, would anyone happen to know how much it costs and where to get it from?

i will try to buff the window when i get my car back.

thanks for the writeup guys
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Originally Posted by mr_2000,May 28 2007, 11:40 AM
no i havent used plexus, would anyone happen to know how much it costs and where to get it from?

i will try to buff the window when i get my car back.

thanks for the writeup guys
IIRC its about $22 - 25 a can from any Autobarn store .

Plexus plastic clean its called . Works well on all plastic parts . I use to polish my tailights / headlights/ rear wind deflector etc with it .

Takes abit of work , but gets good results . I think the honda one sells for about $30 .
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Originally Posted by mr_2000,May 28 2007, 11:40 AM
no i havent used plexus, would anyone happen to know how much it costs and where to get it from?

i will try to buff the window when i get my car back.

thanks for the writeup guys
Can get it from a company called Aviall, there is one in Sydney,
located at Bankstown Airport. When I had the plastic window
I bought an electric shoe polisher. Battery powered with a
couple of small lambswool pads. Quiet small and compact,
found it made cleaning the inside of the window much easier.







Aviall Australia

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453 Airport Avenue
Bankstown Airport NSW 2200 T (02) 9791 0511
F (02) 9791 0102
E sydney@aviall.com

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Originally Posted by KingAir,May 27 2007, 06:02 PM
I bought an electric shoe polisher. Battery powered with a
couple of small lambswool pads. Quiet small and compact,
found it made cleaning the inside of the window much easier.


Now thats a good idea, why didnt I ever think of that.

Where did you pick up a electric shoe polisher from???
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Good thinking King!
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i 2nd the honda plastic cleaner


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