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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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Whats the best way to get out small scratches in a Lexan windshield? Can a glass company polish out scratches???
 
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 10:47 PM
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Try the Harley swirl and scratch remover. The dealer should be able to help you out. There are a lot of plastic polishes out there that should be able to solve your problem.

 
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 10:59 PM
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I used the Harley Glaze as well - works perfectly on the paint for the small / slight scratches, and I was told it works just as well on the lexan; the bottle is marked as being safe for the lexan, and I was told at the dealer to use this, and not anything else other than soap & water to clean the windshield - they said glass cleaners would leave scratches (???)
 
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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 07:51 AM
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Glass cleaners actually attack the plastic (They are for GLASS- not plastic). If you have a pilot shop nearby- the best stuff out there is called PLEXUS. 16 oz spray can--Airplane owners use it all the time on the lexan windshields. HArley glaze works on fine scratches. If they are deep- they will need polished out!

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Old Mar 2, 2005 | 11:59 AM
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10-4 on the PLEXUS, it works great even on my Glasses. FOund it thru airplanes as well, even bought my first can at a local airport.
 
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Old Mar 3, 2005 | 01:52 PM
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I think the Plexus stuff is what I picked up at one of our local bike shops. It works great on the windscreen. Plus, this time of year, my wife and I wear 3/4 helmets with face shields and the stuff is great for the face shield as well.
 
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Old Mar 4, 2005 | 01:25 PM
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This is the best stuff you can buy. I use it to restore acylic aquariums. It's unbelievable.



Ryan
 
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Old Mar 6, 2005 | 11:19 AM
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Where do you get that stuff...Tell us more about it!

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Our HD dealer carries Plexus, and it works well on windshields, face shields, helmets, etc.

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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 10:26 PM
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Plexus works pretty good. Honda makes a spray ploish/cleaner in a black can that is cheaper and work even better. You can do the whole bike with it. After a couple of coats the bike stays nice and smooth, plus is easier to clean.
 
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