how to get shine back on bug shield?
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how to get shine back on bug shield?
I have witnessed somebody ruin a faded bug shield with laquer thinner. I have tried Miquiers plastic polish. Can't get the faded look out of my bug shield. Any tips?
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how to get shine back on bug shield?
I doubt it would work for something that was messed up with chemicals like it sounds yours was, but I know alot of car show guys that shine interior plastic (like speedo lens, etc) with baby oil.
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how to get shine back on bug shield?
I bought a used broncoII with a weathered bugshield.
I first tried Meguiar's, that didn't cut it, then Novus Heavy scratch remover, this made it worse, i couldn't get the stuff off.
I had a bottle of NicSand Aluminum oxide sanding gel that I had bought for some odd reason, so I figured what the heck.
It came with one of those sponge buffers you put into an electric drill.
Well it took off all the Novus and did a good job of removing the haze. I finished with the Meguiar's to bring back the shine.
You have to watch using the buffer, the edges of the shield cut up the buffer, I had pieces flying off.
I first tried Meguiar's, that didn't cut it, then Novus Heavy scratch remover, this made it worse, i couldn't get the stuff off.
I had a bottle of NicSand Aluminum oxide sanding gel that I had bought for some odd reason, so I figured what the heck.
It came with one of those sponge buffers you put into an electric drill.
Well it took off all the Novus and did a good job of removing the haze. I finished with the Meguiar's to bring back the shine.
You have to watch using the buffer, the edges of the shield cut up the buffer, I had pieces flying off.
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how to get shine back on bug shield?
The best stuff for plastic/acrlyic is a product called PLEXUS. It is a spray cleaner/polish made just for plastic. It fills haze/small scratches, and leaves the surface very slippery, so dust won't stick to it. It has been used on the canopies of fighter jets, and I use it on scratched CD's/DVD's.
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how to get shine back on bug shield?
I have to agree with using PLEXUS, I have a motorcycle with a plastic windshield. Plexus makes it look like new again (it kind of smells like Pledge furniture polish, maybe it is!)
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how to get shine back on bug shield?
Originally posted by deanjet
I have to agree with using PLEXUS, I have a motorcycle with a plastic windshield. Plexus makes it look like new again (it kind of smells like Pledge furniture polish, maybe it is!)
I have to agree with using PLEXUS, I have a motorcycle with a plastic windshield. Plexus makes it look like new again (it kind of smells like Pledge furniture polish, maybe it is!)
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how to get shine back on bug shield?
Lots of good ideas. I looked in the shed for some alum. polish. I found NAPA Buff Ease. What the heck, couldn't look any worse. All of the trash in the plastic came out. It looks almost brand new. Thanks to all.
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In the air force we used a liquid polish especially developed for the plexi-glass canopies on aircraft canopies. PLEXUS looks exactly like what we used to use.
My guess is it's the commercial version with no chemical difference.
My guess is it's the commercial version with no chemical difference.
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Re: how to get shine back on bug shield?
Originally posted by deanjet
I have to agree with using PLEXUS, I have a motorcycle with a plastic windshield. Plexus makes it look like new again (it kind of smells like Pledge furniture polish, maybe it is!)
I have to agree with using PLEXUS, I have a motorcycle with a plastic windshield. Plexus makes it look like new again (it kind of smells like Pledge furniture polish, maybe it is!)
Where can you buy Plexus? amacki4353
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I use Mguirres Plastic polish on a clear Lund. Originally I purchased a Clear Shield and painted the back side to match my truck. That was 5 years ago and it still looks new.
the Plastic polish works on the dash lens as well. Any Auto parts store that sells paint to body shops usually stocks it.
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the Plastic polish works on the dash lens as well. Any Auto parts store that sells paint to body shops usually stocks it.
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Re: how to get shine back on bug shield?
Originally posted by Rtpjunior
The best stuff for plastic/acrlyic is a product called PLEXUS. It is a spray cleaner/polish made just for plastic. It fills haze/small scratches, and leaves the surface very slippery, so dust won't stick to it. It has been used on the canopies of fighter jets, and I use it on scratched CD's/DVD's.
The best stuff for plastic/acrlyic is a product called PLEXUS. It is a spray cleaner/polish made just for plastic. It fills haze/small scratches, and leaves the surface very slippery, so dust won't stick to it. It has been used on the canopies of fighter jets, and I use it on scratched CD's/DVD's.
Where can you find PLEXUS?amacki4353
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