cleaning INSIDE plastic rear window
 

I know there's been lots of threads on cleaning the rear plastic window, but that pertains primarily to the outside of the car.

Can anyone share their secret to cleaning the inside of the rear plastic window ? I just can't seem to reach and clean it properly. Or is there no point trying ?

Also, I've noticed that when the top is coming down, the inside of the plastic window is not sewn into the inside of the roof...i'm talking about a small opening about 2.5 inches on both sides. Coincidentally, this is where the window folds. Should I be concerned ?

well given your location and the current temps my usual solution won't help you unless you get to an underground heated garage. I lower the top half way and clean the inside of the back window from the side of the car. Plexus then follow up with Renovo.

Regarding your gaping hole better to close that up soon. I would have a top guy look at it. Do it yourself repairs always look messy and you might not get it(glue) to dry properly so that it can lower correctly.

I just remove the windstop, and use my freakishly long arms, a microfiber towel and a can of Plexus.

Hi ! Thanks for your replies.

Do you spray the plexus on the window or on the microfibre cloth.

I spray the window, but I suppose either would work fine.

and Bob wasn;t kidding when he said freakishly long arms..hehehehehe! j/k

Bob, you know where i could buy a can of plexus locally?

Plexus
 

Around here (San Diego) most motorcycle shops carry Plexus...Lots of plastic on bikes now a days.

if you want to be tidy about it, its always best to spray into towel away from the car.
and I would NOT use an open eneded MF towel(the type with a prickly sie) for this particular function. Either use a waffle weave MF towel or an old soft t-shirt to clean the plastic.
I'm convinced repeated use of mf 'hooks' will etch plastic, paint and interior plastic.
I only use this type of MF towel when ABSOLUTELY clean (may require more than one wash) when removing paste waxes and denser liquid polishes.
If you are removing spray waxes and soft carnauba waxes use a waffle weave towel or a concourse grade buffing towel, at this stage, where presumably you are dealing with a clean surface, the mf hooks are overkill and will do more damage than good even if clean. Just my opinion after allot of experimenting.

Thanks again...your advice is greatly appreciated. Once it gets warmer here in Canada, I will send a picture of this hole I noticed on the inside of the plastic window. I don't have a heated garage, unfortunately.

time for a new plastic window $525.00 complete

"If you are removing spray waxes and soft carnauba waxes use a waffle weave towel or a concourse grade buffing towel, at this stage, where presumably you are dealing with a clean surface, the mf hooks are overkill and will do more damage than good even if clean. Just my opinion after allot of experimenting."

I used to use the looped microfiber towels for everything; detailing, buffing, cleaning, everything. According to Autopia (I think :confused: ) if you use the looped microfiber for wax removal and detail spray wiping, you're actually removing the product that you're trying to just buff to a shine, in addition to what your experiment showed.. more damage than good. Guess you agree with the experts..... not to imply that you're not I guess! :p I presume the same reasoning would apply to plexus used on the plastic windows, as far as potentially damaging/scratching it. Use an old t shirt or a diaper to clean the plastic window.

Bob