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Cleaning perspex windows?
number-1 - 18/6/19 at 09:14 PM

Can anyone tell me how to clean perspex windows on a kit car? They are fixed and dont go up or down. They are looking a bit yellow and faded if that makes sense?

Cheers

EDIT.....would it be the same as cleaning a headlamp lens on a car? Toothpaste and buffer?

N1


[Edited on 18/6/19 by number-1]


Mr Whippy - 19/6/19 at 04:55 AM

If you try an online shop for aircraft supplys there is canopy and windscreen polishing compound for just this problem.


rusty nuts - 19/6/19 at 06:05 AM

I had some scratched windows on my Motorhome , used Fenwicks scratch remover with good results . Available from any decent caravan accessories shop .


cliftyhanger - 19/6/19 at 06:19 AM

I have used t cut on perspex. I think any fine abrasive will work?
I guess it depends how deep the yellowing goes. If beyond the surface it will be replacement. (polycarbonate would be a better safety choice as doesn't shatter like acrylic, but then it scratches a bit easier...)


907 - 19/6/19 at 06:54 AM

Car headlight cleaning kit.


Or


Remove them and use them as a template to make new ones. The hard work has already been done.


[Edited on 19/6/19 by 907]


number-1 - 19/6/19 at 08:26 AM

Cheers chaps, i will try the headlamp lens cleaner and see how i go.


40inches - 19/6/19 at 08:33 AM

Try a small area first. If it's polycarb you will make it worse, it cannot be polished


John G - 19/6/19 at 08:48 AM

Try Plexus which is a very fine spray polish used on light aircraft windows