Another good tip, I'm going to use my old top to try these out or get some
weathered plastic for testing each idea.Lin
On Wed, Apr 29, 2009 at 10:44 AM, mail.bellsouth.net <bogodwin@bellsouth.net
> wrote:
> You might try a little Brasso just to see how it does. I know that
> it
> works great on plastic watch crystals. However, I know there is quite a
> bit
> of difference in the size of what needs cleaning.
> Bobby
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net
> [mailto:spridgets-bounces@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Lester
> Sent: Wednesday, April 29, 2009 9:29 AM
> Cc: spridget list; bugeye@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: Re: [Spridgets] Cleaning convertible clear vinyl..
>
> Morning all, this may be for Newbies only..
>
> So my Aamco top is very old, it has marks on the clear (Now there's a
> joke!) vinyl window that correspond to the tread of the tire it was
> lying on, it has red paint in places and overspray in others. I
> figured I had nothing to loose...
>
> I tried three ways of "restoring" the clear vinyl with the results
> shown below.
>
> Diamondite Clear vinyl clear vinyl kit, contains three chemicals and
> applicators:
>
> Chemical one to remove yellow from the vinyl actually worked but
> mine
> was too far gone, it removed some of the yellow but did nothing for
> the tire tread marks. Chemical two and three are a polishing compound
> and a finish wax (I think) , Either way they didn't really help.
>
> Plexus cleaner and polish is a spray on wax type stuff. Worked a
> treat BUT didn't clear up the vinyl, just made is smooth looking. I
> tried this on one of the corner windows without any other treatment
> and it looked like new vinyl only yellow with paint on it..
>
> Bon Ami is a fine scouring powder, it's been used for years to make
> windshields look better so why not. I used this on the other corner
> window. It removed the bulk of the paint, overspray and crud and
> left a matte finish. Not too bad really but not like new vinyl
> either. After a spray with the Plexus it helped a bit but not
> perfect. If I had a top that didn't have tire tread marks as part of
> it's make up and I was only going to use it on RARE occasion I would
> go this way. You can see out of it better than with overspray.
>
> Of course after talking with the fine folks at convertible top guys
> and went ahead and ordered one fro them. It's not here yet but I'll
> tell ya when it gets here.
>
> Lester
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