My 1996 BRG NA8C Build Thread

[BRGNA8]

12/06/2017

Refreshing rear plastic windshield
I'll be looking to upgrade my soft top to a Robbins fabric soft top in Tan and a glass rear window but without the demisters (personal preference) in the near future but until then, my current plastic rear windshield has seen better days and was yellowing. Driving with the top up and trying to see who's behind you via the rear view mirror became next to impossible because the windshield was so hazy from the yellowing of the plastic that I couldn't make out much.

I bought a can of VuPlex plastic cleaner and polish for about $15.00 and decided to refresh my plastic windshield until I purchase the tan soft top to replace my current one. First you will need to clean the windshield to get rid of any dirt and then once it's a nice clean surface, you just spray the VuPlex, work it in with a microfibre cloth and wipe away. Results speak for themselves really. Cheap and easy.

Before. Notice the yellowing and hazing of the plastic.



Another angle of the yellowing and hazing.



VuPlex plastic cleaner and polish.



Clean the windshield first with some glass cleaner or soapy water and rag to lift all the dirt. Then apply the VuPlex. Spray liberally across the plastic. You will need to do this on the inside as well.



After. Clear plastic and no more yellow.



Another angle. No more yellow.



I can finally see what's behind me now when I have the top up.

[oldgrayleather]

for about $15.00...

As usual, was inspired by your updates. Immediately went to Amazon only to find that it was $52.66 + shipping on this side of the pond ��

[BRGNA8]

As usual, was inspired by your updates. Immediately went to Amazon only to find that it was $52.66 + shipping on this side of the pond ��

Whoa! Yeah that's way too expensive for this thing. It's not anything extraordinary to be totally honest. Any sort of plastic polish/cleaner should do the job. I knew this would work because this used on outdoor bistro plastic blinds for cafes and such. The blurb says : "Cleans and protects all types of acrylic, vinyl clears, perspex and lexan, window tint film. Applies a fine coating of wax that acts as a water barrier which also protects the surface from micro scratching. Anti-static - It repels dust and dirt. Water beading - Rain slides right off. No harmful ingredients such as abrasives, alcohol or ammonia Just spray on and wipe off with a soft cloth."

I know that Meguiars has a product called PlastX that should do the same thing, though I've never tried it. Perhaps that may be cheaper and available in the states?