What to use to clean rear window?
I have an '01 with the plastic rear window.
Is there anything special I should use to clean the rear window so I don't scratch the plastic? |
Here's a wonderful guide on this topic:
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-cabrio.html Like the author, I use Plexus and am pleased with the results. |
I just tried the Porsche Plastic window cleaner yesterday and it works great.
Takes the fogginess out and cleaned it right up in under 10mins. I think I paid like $10 @Porsche |
Me too.
Plexus for regular maintenance. You can get it online or at most motorcycle shops if they don't carry it at your local auto parts store.
I also use Renovo vinyl window restorer about once every couple of years to get the cloudy look and scratches out. That's available at http://carcareonline.com. [Product ID: 10301 Category: Clear Plastic Care Renovo Plastic Window Polish - 30 ml Bottle] |
Comet and some elbow grease will really a number on the window. Be sure to use as little water as possible to insure maximum grittyness :eek:
NOT :cool: Years ago, my grandmother called me and whispered into the phone, "Randall, I need you to come over and see the mess I've made to your grandfather's car." I said, "What's wrong with it?" "Well" she said, "I went under a bridge and they were pouring concrete and it put tiny drops all over the hood, roof and trunk of the car. I tried everything to get it off before your grandfather came out and saw it, but nothing worked until I used the brillo pad." ________________________ <-- this is my reply. Yes, for once in my life I was speechless. However, I was thinking "OH ****************!" As she started to cry, she said, "The car looks worse than ever now. I scratched the paint here and there and I need you to come over and see if you can buff it out." Gentlemen, I had never seen such a nice paint job on a 1 year old car look so bad. It looked like a dozen cats with 50 claws on each paw tore into that paint job all over the place. She scrubbed on that paint job for at least two hours with what I saw. Thank God my grandfather couldn't drive any longer and didn't have to look at her work day after day. Sadly, I could not clean it up much... but I did use a light rubbing compound and a good wax and it really reduced it from what she saw when drying the car off after the brillo pad scrubbing. :ah: |
Plexus is the deal.
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Ditto with Brucelee's suggestion. I ordered Plexus about a week ago and really cleaned up my rear window well. I have a 97 and it took out the yellowing. Great stuff.
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Man.. I feel left out. After reading this post, I was going to get some Plexus, but i forgot the name when I got to the store. I decided to get Meguires instead. 6.99 per bottle. I got the cleaner and polisher.
I'm just wondering if you guys recommend would recommend getting the plexus instead. Anyone have problems with Meguires? |
Plexus has several advantages:
It does a GREAT job! It is the easiest to use, no rubbing. Because there is no rubbing, there is no chance of stretching the plastic window while cleaning. |
Plexus is excellent for you headlights as well as your windblocker.
Use an old t-shirt or a flanel cloth. Don't use microfiber on clear plastic. Clean left to right in one swiping motion, not in circles. |
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