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Old 09-24-2001, 12:47 PM
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Aaron and I both tried Plexus, 3M scratch remover, and a few other things but this strange cloudy stuff just won't come off. An thing else I can try? If not, I may have to ask for a replacement under warranty.

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Old 09-24-2001, 03:06 PM
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Try the Plexus again and make sure you are using a liberal amount. It took me a while to realize that it worked much better if I used more.
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I have the same problem recently. Used Plexus but maybe not enough. Ive noticed a few clear spots on the haze - but not totally clear. Let me know if you figure out how to get rid of it.

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Old 09-25-2001, 08:45 AM
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OK, I will try soaking the cloth with Plexus to see if it works. It is definitley some type of filmy buildup and not scratches. Wish me luck.

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I use 3m plastic cleaner. It works very well. Removes the haze and most of the scratches and now I Can See rearward now! Before I used it, I could barely see out the plastic window. But after using this plastic cleaner, I can see clearly now. It's amazing what these products can do. Now I don't have to buy a new plastic window.
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I diluted orange citrus cleaner and it took the film off. I then followed with Plexus.
Old 10-03-2001, 11:16 AM
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I'll try a few things this weekend to see what results I get. I even read that someone used Zaino Z5 on it and that seemed to work for them.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions.

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I used the stuff Honda advises "HONDA PLASTIC CLEANER" and this works 100%, the glaze comes off just like that, the scratches you need to do a bit more effort, but they should go away aswell, my window looks as new again

I think this stuff is ment for motorcycles, as there is one depicted on the bottle, and is used for among others the plastic windshield, BUT Honda advices this stuff for the S2000 plastic window as well as.

So just go to your Honda dealer and buy a bottle.

P.S. This is not a spray but looks something like car polish.
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I had that problem as well and used Meguiar's Mirror Glaze. After three consecutive applications, I was able to remove the glaze. I've never used Plexxus as it's difficult to locate in stores, but the Meguiar's has been great.
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used Meguiar's Mirror Glaze. After three consecutive applications, I was able to remove the glaze.
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With the honda stuff it came of directly


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