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Plastic Rear Window

Old Jun 12, 2002 | 11:50 AM
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What would anyone recommend to clean the plastic back window with to get the scratches out? I used to have a Miata and I had this cleaner that made the plastic look like new for about 30days. I can't find it anymore.
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 12:36 PM
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I like Meguiar's #10 and #17. One is "Clear Plastic Cleaner" and the other is "Clear Plastic Polish", but I forget which is which. The cleaner is for removal of the scratches and heavy clouding, the polish is to finish the job.

Be sure to use a product designed for clear plastic for the regular "remove the road grime" cleaning. Many people here swear by a product called Plexus; I've been using something called Plasti-Clear that I bought at a boat store.
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 12:37 PM
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Some scratches may be too deep for any polish. Honda even tried polishing mine for me. I ended up replacing it.
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 02:19 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by lwendt33
[B]What would anyone recommend to clean the plastic back window with to get the scratches out? I used to have a Miata and I had this cleaner that made the plastic look like new for about 30days.
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 02:19 PM
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Plexus works great. Get it at a motorcycle or boat shop.
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Old Jun 12, 2002 | 02:38 PM
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Plexus is great for regular maintenance (weekly) but a good quality plastic polish and cleaner (Meguiar's or 3M) are a must. I have some clouding and light scratches that Plexus can't remove.

A high-quality wax also works wonders. I had it done when I had my car detailed once and the window looked like new.
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