Topic: Headlight Cleaner for Convertible Windows?
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Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2429
Vette(s): 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
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?
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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Lifetime MemberEquinunk, PA - USA
Joined: 10/31/2007
Posts: 2465
Vette(s): 1972 conv, 4-speed, 350, 200hp, numbers match, rally wheels, war bonnett yellow w/white top. good condition, nice driver.
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.
Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2429
Vette(s): 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
Plastix is one of the ones I've used. It did great, but didn't get everything
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
[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
I too have used this and it does work. Made By Meguiar's.
http://meguiarsdirect.com/detail/MEG+G12310
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Lifetime MemberIndianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2429
Vette(s): 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
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.
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
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