Windshield question
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Windshield question
This may have been covered but I wasn't able to find anything in the search...
I'll keep this short...
Windshield was cleaned with a generic Windex. It has developed a milky film all over it. It wipes off, but soon reappears....
Is it toast?
Any suggestions?
Thanks...
Mike
I'll keep this short...
Windshield was cleaned with a generic Windex. It has developed a milky film all over it. It wipes off, but soon reappears....
Is it toast?
Any suggestions?
Thanks...
Mike
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RE: Windshield question
Never, never, never clean a windshield with windex. I was told it would "etch" the windshield permanantly. Never tried it but sure sounds like it does. I was told it was the reaction between the ammonia and the acrylic of the windshield. So for those with Black Denim paint who like to clean the paint with glass cleaner, watch out for overspray on your windshield if applicable. Sorry to hear that. Try some dish soap and water. Maybe it will help. Good luck.
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RE: Windshield question
You can polish plastic fairly easily. Check out plastic polishing kits from tar heel parts or caswell from $11 to $25. Just use a slow speed and don't get it to hot or it will melt, do small areas at a time and keep moving to different spots to keep the heat down. Cheaper than a new windsheild.
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RE: Windshield question
I second the suggestions in regards to polishing it. I've done it many times with plastics especially most Ford plastic headlamp covers after seeing years of road grime and dirt.
I get most of my polishing supplies at www.eastwood.com
Brian
I get most of my polishing supplies at www.eastwood.com
Brian
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RE: Windshield question
The harley dealer told me to only use liquid car wax on my windshield no cleaner or rain x.
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RE: Windshield question
I have used amonia free glass cleaner for years with no problems. On the can it says safe for plastics.
Lookin to replace...these guys are great to deal with.
http://www.customflhtwindshields.net/index.htm
Lookin to replace...these guys are great to deal with.
http://www.customflhtwindshields.net/index.htm
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RE: Windshield question
There's been several mentions of Plexus, both here and on another site. Will this correct the problem, or is this a suggestion for future windshields?
$40 for a windshield? Please show me... I've worn Google out looking for good price.
$40 for a windshield? Please show me... I've worn Google out looking for good price.