Plastic Care

[DavidB]

by David W. Bynon
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Maintaining clear plastics and window tinting is tricky. These materials will easily scratch and lose their original clarity. I highly recommend the use of Plexus. Use Plexus on window tinting, convertible rear windows, headlight lenses, instrument panel lenses, helmet face shields, sun glasses and hundreds of other clear plastic surfaces.

Plexus® was developed for cleaning and protecting aircraft windshields and painted surfaces. As it became more popular, people quickly discovered its use on boats, cars and motorcycles, to name a few. Plexus is now recognized as the most effective plastic cleaner, protectant and polisher on the market.

As abundant as plastic is, few people really know how to care for it properly. Most plastic-cleaning products have proven less than satisfactory. Existing cleaners are often messy to use, or require several steps to apply. Dissatisfied with these cleaners, many people resort to products that are alcohol, ammonia, or petroleum-based, which will dry out your plastic, leading to cracking and discoloration over time.

Fortunately, there's Plexus, the most effective product available for cleaning, protecting, and polishing all kinds of plastic. Easier to use than ordinary cleaners, Plexus is convenient. To use Plexus, simply spray and wipe. That's it! There's no buffing, no mess, and no waste.

Plexus is more than just a plastic cleaner. Plexus seals the pores in plastic surfaces with a micro-thin layer of shiny, protective wax. With Plexus, plastic becomes resistant to debris, oil, scratches, and eventual yellowing. And, its anti-static properties repel dust and lint.

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[beabout]

I have a problem which you may have the solution too.

I have smoked ford (mustang) headlights that appear to be stained or have some sort of fume deposit on the inside. Is there any process or chemistry I can use to clean them. I do not want to disassemble them if possible.

Any help greatly appriciated.


G. Beabout
beabout@aol.com

[Anthony Orosco]

beabout,

Sounds as if you may have some condensation forming on the inside of the lens. You may need to disassemble the lens inorder to 1) Clean the streaks and 2) Reseal the lamp assembly so that the problem is not a recurring one.

My 2 sense

Anthony

[Nitrous115]

Does plexus only work on clear plastic?

[DavidB]

It works on any plastic or vinyl with a gloss surface, clear or colored. Works pretty good on textured plastic, too, as you find on trucks and SUVs.

[Nick T.]

DavidB is right on with his comments about <A HREF=http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/frames.html TARGET=new><B>Plexus</B></A>. Additional excellent plastic care products are produced by <A HREF=http://www.novuspolish.com/ TARGET=new><B>Novus</B></A>.

Novus #1 is a non-abrasive cleaner - excellent for the instrument cluster cover.

Plexus is a slightly abrasive cleaner - excellent for routine head lamp cover and plastic window care.

Novus #2 is a little more abrasive than Plexus - excellent for dealing with minor scratches.

Novus #3 is yet more abrasive - excellent for damaged lamp covers.

Much better results than using the Meguiar’s #17, #10, #18 routine!


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[fightingdevil]

Hi....
I have a Mercury Mountaineer with the Ford OEM grey plastic bug guard/hood shield. It's started to turn fogged/faded and was wondering if any of the products you guys discussed above would help me.

I also have a Ford Escort with the same problem, except on the headlights (they're clear). They're definately faded/sun blanched. There's really no moisture on the inside that I can see, so I think it's the same problem as my Mounty. Could I use the same product on both? Thanks!!!

-Devil

[milani]

Absolutely! Plexus will work great for you. It is an aerosol spray polish that shines up nicely.. Just spray, buff and wipe

[fightingdevil]

Thanks! I'll give it a try and let you know how it works out for me! Appreciate the quick reponses! I'm definately coming back to these boards!!

-Devil