Plexiglas

[pgermond]

Anyone ever use Meguiar's Plastx plastic cleaner and polish on you wind wings? Mine are in need of some help, and I'm looking for a product that will clean/clear them up.

Thanks.

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[clayfoushee]

Phil,

There are a couple that work very well. I have a boat with lots of square feet of eisenglass zipped into the canvas.

Permatex makes a good product, sometimes available at "real" autoparts stores. It's product number 403D. NAPA could probably order it for you if not in stock.

But, the latest I've used is a product called "Plexus Plastic Cleaner, Protectant and Polish." I got it at a BMW motor cycle dealership, and they recommend it to clean bike windscreens. It's also anti-static.

The standard convertible window stuff at auto parts stores often leaves a streaky residue, but I haven't tried Meguiars. Neither of the above leave anything behind.

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler, top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD

[dmiller]

try honda clean/polish found at honda motorcycle stores. much easier than the mequires that you cited.

doug

[gasman]

Your local FBO will have good plexan cleaners. I've tried them all, they all work about the same...none of them stand out as exceptional.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[pgermond]

Sorry, Steve........... FBO? (Ford, Buick Oldsmobile) [?][?][?]

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[clayfoushee]

Just go to a motorcycle shop....easier than hunting down an airport and cheaper too.

My brother is lapsing into "pilot speak." FBO = Fixed Base Operator. It's a fancy FAA term for airplane gas station:D, only they still have full service.

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler, top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD

[dmiller]

if you can afford the price, >$3.00/gal

[eliminator]

One thing you don't want to do is use Windex on plexiglass, will cause it to yellow.
I like the Plexus, Plastic Cleaner and Polish, actually comes out of CA.
Novus Products are good also, Novus #1 Plastic Clean and Shine.
Novus #2 Fine Scratch Remover. Always clean the wind wings vertically, up and down.

Rick
#4279405

[gasman]

Gee Whiz Rick, how did you learn all this stuff? Thanks for passsing it on.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[clayfoushee]

Steve,

You never did listen to your big brother:D. Rick recommended the same stuff I did above (Plexus) that I found at a BMW motorcycle shop.

I'll just call Rick and tell him what you need to hear from now on:D:D:D:D Damn....it's still raining, and I'm bored.

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler, top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD

[pgermond]

Thanks for all the recommendations. Everything is closed here today, so I called a friend of mine who has a BMW M/C and asked if he had any of the cleaner/polish mentioned... said he did and he brought it over this morning after we got back from a ride to a memorial. It's a two step process - Meguiar's cleaner (#17) and polish (#10). I told him I had some Meguiar's, but he said he bought it at the BMW shop and they recommend it. It is to warm to drive this afternoon (90+.... sorry, Clay... clear and sunny here). Anyway, this stuff did the trick (no comparison to the Palstx) and the wings look beautiful again. Rick, thanks for the tip on the up-n-down motion.

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[eliminator]

Steve,

57 years of experience.
Your senior Cobra owner.

Rick
#4279405

[eliminator]

Phil,

I have used the Meguiar products too, they seem to work OK.

Rick
#4279405

[Mike Geddes]

Phil.
I had my Wind Wings made from LEXAN 12 years ago.
They clean up great with soap and water.
Mike

Mike Geddes

[gasman]

Could someone please post a close up photo of the wind wing hardware. I discovered my side vents were in backwards at homecoming. I think the guy that built this car may have put the wind wing hardware on backwards too. I'm sure I will catch --it from someone next year about something, but hopefully not for something else done backwards.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[pgermond]

Here you go Steve - hope mine aren't on backwards :D

http://www.uniquecobra.com/uploaded/pgermond/P6010003.JPG
http://www.uniquecobra.com/uploaded/pgermond/P6010004.JPG

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[clayfoushee]

Those are right Phil....I see my little brother still doesn't trust me[:D:D:D:D as I showed him mine in Gadsden (like yours and all the others there).

But, what the heck.....we still love each other. He just doesn't think I know anything about Cobras.....probably don't, just enough to be dangerous.[8D]

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler, top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD

[gasman]

Phil, Thanks for posting this but I can't see the detail of the hindge. I need an extreme close up please.

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

[clayfoushee]

Doh.......Steve,Gasman, I mean ET, phone home.:D

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler, top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD

[pgermond]

Steve,

Pop for the $0.10 and give your bro a call.......... I'm going to bed :D

Phil

427 Roadster, #4279436
Southern Automotive FE
3:31 and Toploader

Roseville (N.Cal)

[eliminator]

Clay,

Dont feel bad, Butch and I have to tell him things (3) or (4) times before it takes:D:D.

Rick
#4279405

[gasman]

I don't need this abuse, I get plenty at home [B)]

Steve Foushee
Unique #4279389

PS: don't make me have to come over there! ;)

[clayfoushee]

Steve, closeups are in your home e-mail.

Clay

'98 Unique #9299, 427FE side oiler, top-loader (close), 3.31 rear

Annapolis, MD