alex_95_cab

Hi all,

I've got some light scratches on the plastic window of my Cabriolet top.
Is anyone aware of any conditioners out there that can buff out
these types of scratches?

Thanks in advance.

Edward

Alex,

I've owned an Alfa Spider for years and regular use of any decent plastic polish will take out the inevitable fine scratches as well as keep it from yellowing. If there's a small airport or aviation supplies near you, pick up the stuff they use to clean the lexan. I can't remember the name of the stuff (since sold the Alfa) but that works great too.

Edward

alex_95_cab

Thanks very much!

I'll try that this weekend.

Alex

BobbyB

I use Mequires #17 for small scratches - works great, although it requires a little elbow grease

David in Chicago

I race an open topped car (SRF), so my helmet's visor gets plenty of junk and scratches on it.

I've done best by using a cream plastic polish (Novus or Meguire's) every other cleaning for "heavy duty" cleanup/scratch removal, and Plexus as my regular cleaner and "finish coat." Plexus seems to leave something on the plastic which both protects it and reduces the incidence of light "hazing."

Hope this helps.

Regards to all.

mike cap

Alex,

Edward is right about using the products developed for aircraft windows.
You can get a catalog of aircraft products from "Aircraft Spruce Supply" by calling them at 877-4-SPRUCE.

I use their Micro-Gloss liquid polish (their part number 09-24710) to rejuvinate a window and remove scratches. For daily or weekly manintenance and cleaning, I use Permatex liquid plastic cleaner (their part number 403-D).

I have used both of these products for years on aircraft windows with great results.

Mike Cap
1997 C2
Arena Red
&
1987 Beechcraft Bonanza A36
Graystone, Umber and Burgandy Red

nota_troll

Honda Pro Cleaner. Available at any motorcycle shop.

alex_95_cab

Thanks for all the recommendations. Hopefully I'll get that back window nice and clean again!

Franklin229

I do not have a convert but have experience with polishing plastics. Novus plastic polish-they sell different grades from 1-3, 3 being the most aggressive. I also have used Micro Mesh abrasive sheets- almost too fine to be called sandpaper, in anywhere from 1000-12,000 grit-used for polishing acrylic lenses and aircraft canopies.