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Spinnaker · 06-18-2012, 06:19 PM

I don't have any experience with the Novus products, but I have restored the window of my 2000 S, so it is the same age as yours.
I would have reservations about using a power buffer on a vinyl rear window because, as you have noted, of the softness of the plastic and for some other reasons also.
The next reason would be because of the tendency of power buffers to sling the compound all over the place. This would get the polishing compound all over your convertible top and would be a pain to get out of the fabric, if you ever did get it all out.
The other reason, and for myself it would be the most important one, would be that it would leave swirl marks on the surface that will affect the clearness of the window.
If you didn't see my post in this thread, check out response #9.
http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/35847-best-wax-car.html

06-18-2012, 06:19 PM	#2
Spinnaker Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Seattle Posts: 735	I don't have any experience with the Novus products, but I have restored the window of my 2000 S, so it is the same age as yours. I would have reservations about using a power buffer on a vinyl rear window because, as you have noted, of the softness of the plastic and for some other reasons also. The next reason would be because of the tendency of power buffers to sling the compound all over the place. This would get the polishing compound all over your convertible top and would be a pain to get out of the fabric, if you ever did get it all out. The other reason, and for myself it would be the most important one, would be that it would leave swirl marks on the surface that will affect the clearness of the window. If you didn't see my post in this thread, check out response #9. http://986forum.com/forums/general-discussions/35847-best-wax-car.html __________________ 2000S Ocean Blue Metallic- 116K 3X Water Pump, Clear side markers, Crios Mod, Front engine mount, Flywheel, clutch, RMS, AOS, MAF, serpentine belt, power brake vacuum line, battery, 2X CV boots, Fuel filter, Oil filler tube, 3X ignition switch, 90K service, gas cap Last edited by Spinnaker; 06-18-2012 at 06:58 PM.