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Old Jul 13, 2014 | 08:08 PM
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I have a full set of poly windows and rear screen.

Looking for tips on keeping them clean without scratching them (too much)

Any help would be great.

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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 08:40 PM
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meguiars plast rx.
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 08:51 PM
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Microfibre cloths, not paper towels
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Old Jul 14, 2014 | 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Billy_RS
I have a full set of poly windows and rear screen.

Looking for tips on keeping them clean without scratching them (too much)

Any help would be great.

Cheers Billy
Hi, have had poly windows in my rally car for years, best way I found,
Wash with soapy water, [pre wet them if very dirty], i let them air dry, or as said a microfibre cloth. Then use a good bodywork polish, with more gloss than cut.
Dont let anybody elase clean them for you as they WILL scratch them ,lol.
This has worked for me over the years.
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 07:01 AM
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Thanks everyone. I've ordered some meguiars plast rx, so I'll give it a go.
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 08:57 AM
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You could also try caravan shops they do scratch remover for the windows which are polycarbonate so that should be made for what you want
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 05:59 PM
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Autoglym do a polish thats quite soft and pink in colour,cant remember the name! its perfect with a microfibre for this
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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 08:24 PM
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You can get polish for them from plastics4performance its good stuff
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Originally Posted by fordrallycar
You can get polish for them from plastics4performance its good stuff
That's where i got the windows from
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Billy_RS
That's where i got the windows from
Good old Solvol Autosol will clean them a treat without scratching them.You can use it with a damp cloth then dry it off and polish with a dry cloth.
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Old Jul 16, 2014 | 10:07 PM
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Tooth paste.

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