Cloudy new soft door window, any suggestions to try to clean/clear?

[Patrick_the_Hoosier]

I have a new soft door window, but it is very cloudy. I've come to expect a few spots, but this one is well beyond that.

Anyone had any luck clearing up cloudiness on these windows?
If so what did you use?

Thanks

 

[TOBASH]

Boat shoppes sell stuff exactly for this. Polishes up the plastic windows well.

Welcome.

Please post images of your rig.

 

[kurtvk]

I have a new soft door window, but it is very cloudy. I've come to expect a few spots, but this one is well beyond that.

Anyone had any luck clearing up cloudiness on these windows?
If so what did you use?

Thanks

i tried Meguiar's PlastX cleaner, not much luck so far.
Indiana here too, NW Indiana

 

[Patrick_the_Hoosier]

Boat shoppes sell stuff exactly for this. Polishes up the plastic windows well.

Welcome.

Please post images of your rig.

Thanks, have you found a specific product that worked well for you?

I don't have very many good pictures. We have a 4 man soft top, and just recently picked up a 2 man with troop seats.

 

[Patrick_the_Hoosier]

i tried Meguiar's PlastX cleaner, not much luck so far.
Indiana here too, NW Indiana

Thanks for the input, I'll skip the PlastX then.

SE Indiana myself.

Thinking about trying Starbrite Clear Plastic Restorer. Saw some impressive before after pictures in the reviews.

If I do I'll let you know how it worked out.

 

[TOBASH]

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There’s yer problem! Nothing will go your way with that black cat crossing your path!

 

[98G]

Thanks, have you found a specific product that worked well for you?

I don't have very many good pictures. We have a 4 man soft top, and just recently picked up a 2 man with troop seats.

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Is he cross-eyed or does it just look like it in this pic?

 

[Patrick_the_Hoosier]

Is he cross-eyed or does it just look like it in this pic?

Just the picture, although sometimes he acts like he is.





Went ahead and ordered the Starbrite, when it gets here and we give it a go I'll update you all.

 

[DavidB]

Unzip fold down ---clear as the sky.

 

[Patrick_the_Hoosier]

Just the picture, although sometimes he acts like he is.

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Went ahead and ordered the Starbrite, when it gets here and we give it a go I'll update you all.

No dice the starbrite didn't help at all.

 

[M813rc]

I have used Novus 2 polish for over 20 years. We used it at work to keep the lenses on emergency vehicle light bars clear.

When I got my Unimog, it had a cloudy soft-plastic rear cab and side windows that you couldn't see through, so I tried the Novus on those. Turned the plastic crystal clear (which really surprised me!).
I use old (but clean) athletic socks, fluffy side out, as applicator and buffer. Shake the bottle really well, put some on the sock which is over your hand, and gently start rubbing the plastic in a circular manner. I usually work on small areas, around 6" square, at a time.
Do this until you start to get a dry layer on the plastic (a minute or so of rubbing) then use a clean sock (or a t-shirt, or other soft cloth) and gently buff the layer off. Repeat as necessary.
Be patient and gentle, don't rub the polish on too hard or fast, as this generates heat which can distort soft plastic! A buddy of mine didn't heed my warning on that and ended up with some small bulges in his M35 rear window.

There are 1 and 3 grade Novus polishes, but I've never bothered with them.

Cheers

 

[vmaxmike]

Plus 1 on Novus


M.

 

[NVAM998]

I just tried the 3 step Novus polish after power washing and soap and water did nothing. Wish I had taken a before picture. There are still some deep scratches but that's good enough for me. Overall, the vinyl is now water clear! Prior to that you couldn't use the side mirrors. Took under an hour.