Cleaning Rear Plastic Window

R LTD · Post by **R LTD** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 6:26 pm

I'm seeking advice on what members have found is best for cleaning the rear
plastic window. Mine is very cloudy and difficult to see out. I don't want to
attack it with a harsh cleaning product in case I make it worse.
Appreciate advice.

Tony

Bill Rehm · Post by **Bill Rehm** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:14 pm

replace it!

Regards
William

Bill Rehm · Post by **Bill Rehm** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:14 pm

replace it!

Regards
William

Michael & Kate Cooper · Post by **Michael & Kate Cooper** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:46 pm

Hi Tony,

Both Mothers and Meguirs do a good polish for clear plastic that both seem to
work really well. They are available from places like Repco and SuperCheap
Autos. They are worth a try before going to the expense of replacing it.

Michael

Michael & Kate Cooper · Post by **Michael & Kate Cooper** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 7:46 pm

Hi Tony,

Both Mothers and Meguirs do a good polish for clear plastic that both seem to
work really well. They are available from places like Repco and SuperCheap
Autos. They are worth a try before going to the expense of replacing it.

Michael

Ken McNoe · Post by **Ken McNoe** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:04 pm

Thanks Tony and Michael, I had the same question

Ken McNoe

Phone: 09 483 8237
Mobile: 021 536 911

Ken McNoe · Post by **Ken McNoe** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:04 pm

Thanks Tony and Michael, I had the same question

Ken McNoe

Phone: 09 483 8237
Mobile: 021 536 911

Ken McNoe · Post by **Ken McNoe** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:12 pm

Just out of curiosity does anyone know how much a new rear window is??
Mine has an awful Sony sticker on that is half off, and is a little
cloudy.

Ken McNoe

Phone: 09 483 8237
Mobile: 021 536 911

Ken McNoe · Post by **Ken McNoe** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:12 pm

Just out of curiosity does anyone know how much a new rear window is??
Mine has an awful Sony sticker on that is half off, and is a little
cloudy.

Ken McNoe

Phone: 09 483 8237
Mobile: 021 536 911

lyndonp · Post by **lyndonp** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:12 pm

Me too.

lyndonp · Post by **lyndonp** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:12 pm

Me too.

Mike Jolley · Post by **Mike Jolley** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:48 pm

I bought some cleaner at super cheap,tried small inch area in corner.It was
really foggy and now 90%. mike

Mike Jolley · Post by **Mike Jolley** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:48 pm

I bought some cleaner at super cheap,tried small inch area in corner.It was
really foggy and now 90%. mike

Ken McNoe · Post by **Ken McNoe** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:55 pm

Awesome Mike, that's what I wanted to hear, can you give us the name and
maker of it.
Big thanks

Ken McNoe

Phone: 09 483 8237
Mobile: 021 536 911

Ken McNoe · Post by **Ken McNoe** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:55 pm

Awesome Mike, that's what I wanted to hear, can you give us the name and
maker of it.
Big thanks

Ken McNoe

Phone: 09 483 8237
Mobile: 021 536 911

Ken McNoe · Post by **Ken McNoe** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:55 pm

I take it you mean 90% clear???

Ken McNoe

Phone: 09 483 8237
Mobile: 021 536 911

Ken McNoe · Post by **Ken McNoe** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 8:55 pm

I take it you mean 90% clear???

Ken McNoe

Phone: 09 483 8237
Mobile: 021 536 911

Mike Jolley · Post by **Mike Jolley** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:04 pm

Mike Jolley · Post by **Mike Jolley** » Mon Jun 06, 2005 9:04 pm

Post by **zorruno** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:21 pm

on 6/06/2005 7:46 p.m. Michael & Kate Cooper wrote:

Both Mothers and Meguirs do a good polish for clear plastic that both
seem to work really well. They are available from places like Repco and
SuperCheap Autos. They are worth a try before going to the expense of
replacing it.

I agree with that, normally even the foggiest window can be polished
(and stickers removed Ken!) before throwing money at a new one. As long
as there are no cuts/tears.

I think a new window is around $100-$150 installed at upholsterers like
Club Sponsor Al's Upholstory in Akl.

These links might help re type of polish to use:

Review on Meguiars polish:
http://www.mx5club.org.nz/info/reviews/#Meguiars_polish
Fletchers info on Meguiars polish:
http://www.mx5club.org.nz/emaillists/nz ... g01141.sht
Novus Scratch Remover info:
http://www.mx5club.org.nz/emaillists/nz ... g00353.sht
Other Stuff:
http://www.mx5club.org.nz/emaillists/nz ... g02148.sht
http://www.mx5club.org.nz/emaillists/nz ... g00349.sht

cheers
zorruno

Key words for a future searcher: polishing plastic window, rear window
foggy, clean mx5 plastic rear window, polish rear window

Post by **zorruno** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 4:21 pm

on 6/06/2005 7:46 p.m. Michael & Kate Cooper wrote:

Both Mothers and Meguirs do a good polish for clear plastic that both
seem to work really well. They are available from places like Repco and
SuperCheap Autos. They are worth a try before going to the expense of
replacing it.

I agree with that, normally even the foggiest window can be polished
(and stickers removed Ken!) before throwing money at a new one. As long
as there are no cuts/tears.

I think a new window is around $100-$150 installed at upholsterers like
Club Sponsor Al's Upholstory in Akl.

These links might help re type of polish to use:

Review on Meguiars polish:
http://www.mx5club.org.nz/info/reviews/#Meguiars_polish
Fletchers info on Meguiars polish:
http://www.mx5club.org.nz/emaillists/nz ... g01141.sht
Novus Scratch Remover info:
http://www.mx5club.org.nz/emaillists/nz ... g00353.sht
Other Stuff:
http://www.mx5club.org.nz/emaillists/nz ... g02148.sht
http://www.mx5club.org.nz/emaillists/nz ... g00349.sht

cheers
zorruno

Key words for a future searcher: polishing plastic window, rear window
foggy, clean mx5 plastic rear window, polish rear window

Dez · Post by **Dez** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:45 pm

Ken,
IIRC a new rear window replacement from Mazda NZ cost me about $285, unfitted,
about a year ago. I still have to install it on my wife's car. (Oh the
benefits of having dual hard-tops!) The remainder of her soft top is in vgood
condition so couldn't justify the expense of a full replacement at the time
Dez

Dez · Post by **Dez** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 5:45 pm

Ken,
IIRC a new rear window replacement from Mazda NZ cost me about $285, unfitted,
about a year ago. I still have to install it on my wife's car. (Oh the
benefits of having dual hard-tops!) The remainder of her soft top is in vgood
condition so couldn't justify the expense of a full replacement at the time
Dez

Wayne Sinclair · Post by **Wayne Sinclair** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:59 pm

I use 'Autosol' Metal Polish - get it from a hardware shop. Worked wonders on
what looked like an over spray from armourall on the clear plastic in front of
the gauges. Its not an aggressive polish and takes a little time but it comes
up like new. Great on motorcycle visors, guitar scratch plates, you name it.
But remember to test it on a small area first - I've not had any problems, but
you never know...
Regards
Wayne Sinclair
Invercargill
0274 318171

Wayne Sinclair · Post by **Wayne Sinclair** » Tue Jun 07, 2005 9:59 pm

I use 'Autosol' Metal Polish - get it from a hardware shop. Worked wonders on
what looked like an over spray from armourall on the clear plastic in front of
the gauges. Its not an aggressive polish and takes a little time but it comes
up like new. Great on motorcycle visors, guitar scratch plates, you name it.
But remember to test it on a small area first - I've not had any problems, but
you never know...
Regards
Wayne Sinclair
Invercargill
0274 318171

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