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Headlight Cleaner for Convertible Windows? (1/6)
 8/25/09 6:00am
manget1Lifetime Member
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Indianapolis, IN - USA

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Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible


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A friend at work was talking to me about buying a Turtle Wax cleaner for headlights.  You know, the plastic lenses that tend to fog up or get dark over time on newer cars.  He told me that it consisted of a cleaner, and then if that didn't do the trick, there was a second step that essentially sanded down the affected areas.
 
I wondered if this sort of thing would work on my 35 year old convertible rear window.  I have used a number of cleaners on it, but I still have spots that are yellowed, foggy, etc. 
 
He gave me the kit, and I was thinking I would try it on a small spot to see how it worked, but I figured it couldn't hurt to ask about it here first.  Anyone ever use this stuff or have an opinion on how/if it might work on the window?


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Headlight Cleaner for Convertible Windows? (2/6)
 8/25/09 12:22pm
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1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.


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I have used a product called, "PLASTIX". It is used for motorcycle windshields. Does a great job. Not sure of brand, but believe it may be maguires.  Try a motorcycle shop, they will have something I am sure. 

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Headlight Cleaner for Convertible Windows? (3/6)
 8/25/09 8:32pm
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Indianapolis, IN - USA

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Plastix is one of the ones I've used.  It did great, but didn't get everything

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Headlight Cleaner for Convertible Windows? (4/6)
 9/2/09 4:06pm
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[QUOTE=manget1]Plastix is one of the ones I've used.  It did great, but didn't get everything[/QUOTE]
I too have used this and it does work. Made By Meguiar's.
http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G12310


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Headlight Cleaner for Convertible Windows? (5/6)
 9/2/09 9:48pm
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maybe try the power ball on a low speed drill, but DON'T get it hot, keep moving or it will melt....Thumbs Down....Cry
Headlight Cleaner for Convertible Windows? (6/6)
 9/7/09 7:19pm
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Indianapolis, IN - USA

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Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses. 2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible


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Well, the cleaner did take out the existing marks, but it made new ones.  I did it in a small area, out of the way, so no harm no foul, but my advice is not to try this direction.

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