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Title: SP windscreen rejuvenation?
Post by: giusto on May 04, 2019, 06:39:12 AM

SP windscreen rejuvenation.

Good day. I was hoping someone out there may have had some luck with rejuvenating an old windscreen?
Techniques, products?

I fitted Mr. Slate (76 Convert) with an SP faring last year (thanks for the idea Charlie) and I really like it. Just enough protection and I don't feel like a sail boat in the wind. The windscreen shows signs of it's age with plenty of crazing and a few "not too deep scratches"
I was hoping one of you gents or ladies might have had success with rejuvenating something similar.....any ideas?
As always...thanks for the help  :thumb:


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Title: Re: SP windscreen rejuvenation?
Post by: Gliderjohn on May 04, 2019, 06:52:30 AM

There are several products out there. Most auto part stores will have cleaners that are like rubbing compounds. Start with the most course to the finest.
GliderJohn

Title: Re: SP windscreen rejuvenation?
Post by: giusto on May 04, 2019, 07:03:49 AM

Quote from: gliderjohn on May 04, 2019, 06:52:30 AM

There are several products out there. Most auto part stores will have cleaners that are like rubbing compounds. Start with the most course to the finest.
GliderJohn

I have several of the MeGuier's products....mirror glaze, cleaner, swirl mark remover etc...was going to start course and work my way fine....but thought maybe someone have worked this out?

High speed buffing wheel?

Thanks John

Title: Re: SP windscreen rejuvenation?
Post by: LowRyter on May 04, 2019, 07:26:46 AM

I have a couple of plastic polishes at home.  The coarsest are the products for plastic headlight lenses.  I've not a had much luck removing any big scratches. 

Title: Re: SP windscreen rejuvenation?
Post by: Diploman on May 04, 2019, 09:18:38 AM

I've found this stuff very effective at removing surface scratches, light crazing and yellowing.  Very deep scratches may be beyond repair however.

https://www.meguiars.com/automotive/products/meguiars-plastx-clear-plastic-cleaner-polish-g12310-10-oz-liquid


If all else fails, MG Cycle has you covered.

http://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=51&products_id=736

Title: Re: SP windscreen rejuvenation?
Post by: Two Checks on May 04, 2019, 09:20:29 AM

You don't want a high speed wheel. Too easy to mar the plastic.
A wheel chucked in a drill motor  works fine.
Better yet a DA buffer would make for a more even result.
Lots of plastic polishes available, check in a marine or aviation supply shop. Lots of Plexiglas in boats and planes.

Title: Re: SP windscreen rejuvenation?
Post by: Lannis on May 04, 2019, 09:24:12 AM

You can buy this product from a lot of places, including Aerostich.

Sort of a 3-stage thing from coarse to fine.   I got a set of small things of it 8 years ago and am just now running out ....

https://www.novuspolish.com/

Lannis

Title: Re: SP windscreen rejuvenation?
Post by: giusto on May 04, 2019, 09:58:36 AM

Thanks guys this helps. I'll give something a shot and let you know what works best for me.
Didn't realize meguiers had a product specifically for this...I like the three stage ideas...that makes sense to me.

Diplo I was just about to order from MG and thought I give this a shot first,

Sunny and warm today :)   Cheers

Title: Re: SP windscreen rejuvenation?
Post by: lazlokovacs on May 05, 2019, 12:48:49 PM

my buddy took his to an auto paint powdercoating etc store

60 bucks later it was pretty close to looking new

not exactly red suspender guzzitastic but it works