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MikeV

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I have a '76 Triumph with the original convertible top that is in very good shape except for the plastic windows which are a little hazy. Is there anything that will clear up the windows?
 

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Lots of things to try here. 3M Plastic polish. Cleaner wax. I've had marginal results but if the car were mine and I could take my sweet time I'd use 3M plastic polish and lotsa elbow grease and make it shine/clear again.

Did you google it?
 

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Thanks Waxman, I knew you'd have some answers. No, I didn't google it, I was actually looking for some recommendations form someone who knew what they were doing. I will try some of that 3M stuff.
 

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The best polish I have found for plastic lights, windows etc. is a polish made by GLARE products. I originally found it at Honda motorcycle dealerships under the Honda chemical line. Most Honda dealers do not carry since it is so exensive, around $30 per bottle. You can buy it on line direct if you look up glare polish on the net. Try one bottle of it and you will never use anything else. I have the 3M and meguiars plastic polishes and they do not come close to how well this polish works and restores plastic.
 

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Thanks Soapy; always looking for a new product to try and love.
 

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I've used Brasso on Lexan - someone had used a steel wool scouring pad to remove duct tape gum from a brand-new changer face. I figured I couldn't possibly make it worse, but it completely removed the scratches and left a slight haze behind that disappeared with a cheap car paste wax.
 

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Meguiars Plastic polish is nice and works well, but I think a more specialized product is needed for restoring the plastic windows like the post asks about.

How bout an update???
 

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Got the Glare polish in the other day and tried it on my plastic windows...did a great job. I recommend it for this application.
 
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