Plastic window cleaners
11-23-2001, 05:40 AM
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Plastic window cleaners
I have been using Plexus to clean my rear plastic window and it frankly SUCKS!
Always leaves a film and doesn't seem to do anything.
So what to do? I used Windex! My plastic window is the cleaniest it has ever been. EVER!! It cuts right into that film and you just wipe it off.
Simply amazing.
Jose
Always leaves a film and doesn't seem to do anything.
So what to do? I used Windex! My plastic window is the cleaniest it has ever been. EVER!! It cuts right into that film and you just wipe it off.
Simply amazing.
Jose
11-23-2001, 12:21 PM
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Austin,
The problem with Windex is it has alcohol in it, which effects the chemical lubricants in the polymer window. After a period of time it will make the window brittle and cause cracking. In high temptures it will cause discoloration.
Go to Tulsa: http://www.tulsaenterprises.com/tulsaacc.html and scroll to the bottom of the page. There is a product which is very good for our application on Lexan, Plastic and Plexiglass. It's called, 210 and they sell it in kits. This stuff works well. I use it on my Goldwing!
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Jeff
The problem with Windex is it has alcohol in it, which effects the chemical lubricants in the polymer window. After a period of time it will make the window brittle and cause cracking. In high temptures it will cause discoloration.
Go to Tulsa: http://www.tulsaenterprises.com/tulsaacc.html and scroll to the bottom of the page. There is a product which is very good for our application on Lexan, Plastic and Plexiglass. It's called, 210 and they sell it in kits. This stuff works well. I use it on my Goldwing!
Cheers
Jeff
11-23-2001, 04:09 PM
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Try this; http://www.noscratch.com/novus/index.shtml
Novus is a plastic polish that was designed for plastic/plexiglass aircraft windsheilds. You can buy it at just about any general aviation supply house.
The thing I like best about it is they sell 3oz. bottles, two for about 6USD and they lasted me about a year. There are 3 products depending on how badly the plastic is scratched.
I've used it for about a year (number 1 & number 2) and it works great!
Good Luck
Novus is a plastic polish that was designed for plastic/plexiglass aircraft windsheilds. You can buy it at just about any general aviation supply house.
The thing I like best about it is they sell 3oz. bottles, two for about 6USD and they lasted me about a year. There are 3 products depending on how badly the plastic is scratched.
I've used it for about a year (number 1 & number 2) and it works great!
Good Luck
11-23-2001, 04:13 PM
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I just checked the prices on the Novus web site for the 2oz kit (product 1 & 2) and it's listed at $14.95 plus shipping.
I'd suggest that you go to your GA local airport where I'll bet you can find it cheaper. I did.
I'd suggest that you go to your GA local airport where I'll bet you can find it cheaper. I did.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Austin_S2000
[B]I have been using Plexus to clean my rear plastic window and it frankly SUCKS!
Always leaves a film and doesn't seem to do anything.
[B]I have been using Plexus to clean my rear plastic window and it frankly SUCKS!
Always leaves a film and doesn't seem to do anything.
11-25-2001, 03:45 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by ironwedge
[B]Try this; http://www.noscratch.com/novus/index.shtml
Novus is a plastic polish that was designed for plastic/plexiglass aircraft windsheilds.
[B]Try this; http://www.noscratch.com/novus/index.shtml
Novus is a plastic polish that was designed for plastic/plexiglass aircraft windsheilds.
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A gent in the Parts Dept at my local Honda dealer is a motorcycle enthusiast. He suggested I try Honda Plastic Cleaner, which he uses on his (Gold Wing?) fairing and windshield. I bought a can (about $8) and have been very pleased. It's like Plexus "Lite". Very easy to use and leaves almost no residue.