Help with clear plastic polishing

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There are not too many surfaces I have not tried my hand at as far a detailing is concerned. Clear plastic is one I have not atrempted.

My friend has a boat and the zip in windows get rolled and Stored. These are very soft and almost like the convertible top window materials of the past. They are not horrible but have wear marks in the areas the straps that hold them rolled up are located.

Can someone with experience help me with a process, and machine , pad, product and anythig else I need to do to attempt this Task.
 
Many years ago, I used Meg`s two step plastic cleaner/polish on the clear plastic windows in the soft top of my Jeep. It honestly worked really well. Don`t expect miracles but it certainly reduced a good amount of the scuffs and scratches. I used them both by hand. Use the cleaner first - then the "polish".

After a quick Google search, I found both the cleaner and polish here.

https://www.wholesalemarine.com/boating-marine/boat-covers-tops/cleaners-waterproofing.html
 
Thanks. I will check out.

dschribs said:
Many years ago, I used Meg`s two step plastic cleaner/polish on the clear plastic windows in the soft top of my Jeep. It honestly worked really well. Don`t expect miracles but it certainly reduced a good amount of the scuffs and scratches. I used them both by hand. Use the cleaner first - then the "polish".

After a quick Google search, I found both the cleaner and polish here.

https://www.wholesalemarine.com/boating-marine/boat-covers-tops/cleaners-waterproofing.html
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I use Professional Polish on a solid but cushioned flat surface .. try not to overheat or stretch the plastic .. finishing pad at medium to low speed if you do not want do it by hand.

make sure you tape off the edges
 
I have used Pro polish for so much successfully. Ill try that first as I have it on hand.

Thanks

Poorboy said:
I use Professional Polish on a solid but cushioned flat surface .. try not to overheat or stretch the plastic .. finishing pad at medium to low speed if you do not want do it by hand.

make sure you tape off the edges
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I was gonna say pro polish (since its chemically abrasive) but have no experience with that specific task
 
I`ve also heard positive comments on Meguiar`s two step plastic polishes on old convertible rear windows and the like.

I bought some of Meguiar`s PlasticX polish and have polished clear windscreens on motorcycles. I suspect this is a much harder surface compared to what you`ll be working with. I`ve had much success with PlasticX. Was just using it yesterday. It works very fast and leaves beautiful clarity on that type of surface.
 
I`ve had, uhm....decidedly mediocre...results from both the Meguiar`s and GG twins, working on clear instrument cluster lenses by hand. Better than nothing though, and YMMV as it might`ve just not been Accumulator-proof.
 
Well I went over to my friends house after work with my rules mini and a white yellow and green pad. Poorboys propolish, essence and a novus plastic polish I had.

Started with pro polish and a white pad. Did ok, switched to a yellow pad with propolish. Better results. So good we did not go any further. It`s quick , easy and did a great job getting all but the deepest scratches. Did a pass with essence just to leave some good stuff behind.

Did not get good pictures. It`s hard to catch the difference on an iPhone. We ran out of daylight and he`s off tomorrow so I left my gear and he will finish up tomorrow.

Posting this for everyone
 
It`s unlikely that I will ever have to do this, but I appreciate you taking the time to post the outcome and help out someone else down the road.
 
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