Hey guys, i have the lovely yellowing plastic as my rear "window." I was wndeing if there is anything i can do to make it a bit more clear. atlast so i can see something.....

 

Have you been taking care of it?

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=118889

 

Yellowing of the rear plastic window is part of the UV ray damage process. If your window is hard and brittle, it may well be too late for a fix. But for a try, get some 303 and spray both sides down liberally and smooth out -- do not wipe off. Let sit overnight. Wipe the next day with a MF cloth, and clean off any remaining smears with Plexus. As for the yellowing that remains, try an abrasive plastic cleaner with an orbital buffer and a MF pad.

But if the yellowing is too deep or if the window has become too brittle to soften in this way, she's gone.

Thanks,
Richard

 

Do the "Static cling tint"after you cleaned it up.

 

You might also try Meguiar's #10/#17 plastic polishes by hand or with a PC, if it's not brittle. Good luck with it.

 

Agreed, sir!

It was just that I know that when a plastic rear window turns yellow, it usually is very brittle also, and probably should be "softened" before buffing with an abrasive cleaner --- lest it crack or shatter. That's why I suggested soaking with 303 and cleaning with Plexus to soften before the abrasive buffing. I've seen the "303 soak and Plexus" methods get rid of little scratches and cloudiness, but have never seen it fully cure yellowing --- which indicates a very advanced state of UV deterioration. For the OP's sake, I fear that the yellowing indicates the deterioration has progressed too far for a "save" , even if softening is followed by abrasive buffing. But considering the cost of a new rear window, it's worth a try, don't you think?

Thanks,
Richard

 

 

If it is really bad then try www.hindsight.com.uk

 

rob:

Your website yeilded no info concerning plastic rear windows at all! Want to try again?

Thanks,
Richard