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Old 06-03-2001, 09:35 AM
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My car really doesn't sit out in the sun too much and I wash it once a week and use Plexus every other wash. I do notice that between Plexus applications the window does seem to get cloudy on both the inside and outside. Is this normal? Should I be stripping the Plexus off every now and then to prevent this build up? Anyone know of a way to avoid the cloudiness?
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by jallen1217
[B]My car really doesn't sit out in the sun too much and I wash it once a week and use Plexus every other wash. I do notice that between Plexus applications the window does seem to get cloudy on both the inside and outside. Is this normal? Should I be stripping the Plexus off every now and then to prevent this build up? Anyone know of a way to avoid the cloudiness?
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I do it every other wash because I'm worried that it will somehow build up and turn yellow or something. Am I nuts for thinking this? Should I just go ahead and use it more often?
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Is it cloudiness or is some of it caused by scuff marks from the roof well? How are you washing the window?

Scuff marks can be avoided by something like a Muz mat.

I started using Plexus about three weeks ago and reapplied it this weekend. I haven't noticed any cloudiness so I don't think it is Plexus - only time will tell

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I have ordered the Muz Mat but don't have it yet; I have a folded bath towel in the roof well now and the cloudiness looks more like a fog than scuffs. I wash with a clean wash mit while spraying water over the entire window. On the inside of the window it appears to be a flim that can be removed by just running my finger over it but on the outside, my finder won't make a mark in the fog. I should note that once I reapply the Plexus it looks great for a while but doesn't last too long.
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The film cane be removed with a diluted (very diluted) mixture of an orange citrus cleaner and water. Then follow up with Plexus.
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Thanks Jim, I'll give that a try with my next wash.
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i would also try plexus to remove the film... really dont think you can use it too often-
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I've found that the Meguier's plastic duo (one's a scratch "remover", one's a cleaner) to be a useful addition to my Plexus regimen. I use the Plexus every wash, but periodically hit it with the Meguier's. Not on any sort of schedule, mostly when I think it needs it. The Meguier's (appears to be the same stuff as the 3M products, by the way, but easier to find) is a LOT more work, but seems to last longer before it needs to be done again.
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Yep, I have the cloudy/filmy stuff on my window too. You can really see it when the sun hits the window.

Plexus does not take this off. I use plexus everytime I wash it and it does not remove this film.


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