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Tried the Meguiar's 2 step plastic cleaner/polisher. Didn't do anything.

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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 12:20 PM
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Default Tried the Meguiar's 2 step plastic cleaner/polisher. Didn't do anything.

I've been trying to get some scratches out of the inside of my rear window and I thought I would try the Meguiar's plastic cleaner and polisher. After doing both steps my window looks the exact same as it did before. Plexus is 10 times easier and better. Am I doing something wrong, or is this stuff just not as good as Plexus? I'd really like to get my window scratches out, but I might just have to get it replaced under warranty.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 07:11 PM
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Try KIT Scratch-Out. Works great. And instead of Plexus, try Honda Pro Plastic Cleaner and Polish. It's the stuff the Gold Wing guys use on their windscreens and fairings.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 07:47 PM
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Use the 3M 2-step system as provided by Honda.... it does work !Mine was provided by the dealer and stamped "S2000". Also provided in the kit are special cleaning clothes. You can do a search on "3M" and get the individual part #'s I previously posted.

Good Luck....
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 08:51 PM
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It depends how deep the scratches are. Best thing to do is not get them in the first place. I don't think you'll get deep(ish) scratches out with any amount of polishing. The Meguairs combo you used has always worked well for me. It does take some elbow grease though.
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 08:57 PM
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can the plastic window only be replaced? the previous owner didn't do a good job of taking caring of it. So I wanna get a brand new start. Can I purchase a plastic window only and have the dealer install it?
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Old Dec 2, 2002 | 11:13 PM
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why not go for the glass then?
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 10:10 PM
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Glass is the way to go. Plastic windows always have to be replaced.
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Old Dec 3, 2002 | 11:21 PM
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Retrofitting the glass requires changing of the soft top and adding a few straps.. which costs $$$$ if not under warranty. If your car is under warranty, have the dealer retrofit the 02 top with the glass window and pay the extra $250-300 to do the conversion. If it's not under warranty, prepare to pay about $2k for the retrofit, or about $400 for just replacing the rear plastic. If you do replace the plastic yourself, it will run around $150 or so.
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Old Dec 17, 2002 | 09:14 AM
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how does someone repace the plastic window themselves? where can you buy them?
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