Help, a couple of weeks ago the weather was in the high eighties here in Ohio. Took the top down for a couple of weeks. As usual the weather got nasty and when I rolled my top back up, I noticed a nice big crease and some scrapes in the plastic rear window. Does anyone know whats the best way to get rid of the scratches and the crease? I have one of those crease protector that I purchased from "Ricks".

 

I have the same problem... really bad creases on the rear window, deciding when I should bring it to the dealer and hopefully get it replaced....but once it's creased is there really a way to remove it because I can barely see out of that window now...

 

There are a number of solutions to this problem. Some people use what is referred to as the "Miata tube", a round piece of foam you place in the fold as the rear window collapses on itself. I use a rolled-up towel that has the same effect. Either of these will protect against creases and scratches.

Plexus seems to be the product of choice to keep the window free of scratches and fogging. Meguiar's makes an excellent product (Plastic Cleaner & Polisher #17) as well. Honda even has a cleaner/polisher product (part #s 39010 & 39017). While the Honda product is effective, it's a little more difficult to use since it will stain your top if not used very carefully. My car is over two years old, and my window still looks as good as new.

By the way, the creases tend to disappear after your car sits in the Sun for a while with the top up.

 

I put a piece of static cling window tint on the outside of mine about 18 months ago and it has eliminated the worry about scratching the outside of the window and also prevents the crease to a large extent since the film is think enough to keep the window from folding down so tight it creases.

 

I have the Miata Tube but if I had to do it again I would of gone
with the Muz Tube ( I think he makes it?) You can tuck it under
the part of the top that is next to the window when you put it
on. When you raise the top it stays put. The Miata Tube wants
to roll off the back of the trunk. Not good at a stop light when
it just started raining (the voice of experience)!!!

 

To get rid of the crease pour some very hot water on the window or leave it out in the sun for awhile. I think you will find that the more you put the top down the more likely the window will fold down without creasing. I open the top about a quarter of the way and make sure there are no creases in it and then put it down all the way.

 

You don't have to buy anythign expensive, I just use a Swimming Pool Noodle and place it in the normal place that it creases and it's worked fine for me.

 

For normal, weekly maintenance I highly recommend Plexus. It can be purchased online or at just about any local motorcycle or boat shop. Great stuff that's easy to use and effective.

If you've developed some large creases, there are a couple of things that worked well for me.

1) If you're lucky enough to be somewhere hot, then leave the car parked outside for a whle. Leave the top up, windows up and let the heat do its thing.
2) You can also use a hair dryer on hot. It takes a bit of patience, but a hair dryer will restore the window.
3) The other alternative is the hot water trick mentioned above. It is also very effective but a bit messy and a bit of a pain in the ass.

 

Hard to believe H used plastic at all, Its the 21st century for Pete sakes.

 

Use Muz's mat and tube to protect your window. Here's his site.

http://www.australia-goldcoast.com/


I use Meguiar's products to the remove scratches and for cleaning.