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Title: clean/protect clear vinil windows
Post by: burnett59 on December 06, 2011, 11:31:12 PM

hi guys,my question is what kind of product can i use to clean or protect the rear vinyl windows,i dont want to scratched,i live in va so i found  in cold wheather the vinyl going hard and i want to protected,any help plz

sorry about my english,thx

Title: Re: clean/protect clear vinil windows
Post by: boomer35 on December 07, 2011, 06:50:57 AM

My tracker is a VA native.  The old soft top had seen about 20 winters here, and the windows were in great shape, just not as soft as they used to be.  I think other parts of the top will dry rot/rip/etc before the windows tear up too badly.  I've been cleaning the outside of mine with regular car wash soap and just wiping the dust off the inside of them with a terry cloth.  I'm afraid to use any "vinyl protectant" on them, like armorall, because a lot of that stuff contains silicone that will actually dry out soft surfaces.  Pledge furniture polish actually works very well on surfaces like this.  I've used it on dashboards for years and have never had any problems with cracking or fading.  Maybe try a small amount to make sure it doesn't streak too badly.  Just my opinion, hopefully some of the gurus will have a better product that we can both use!

Title: Re: clean/protect clear vinil windows
Post by: ecoast on December 08, 2011, 05:08:41 AM

plexus

Title: Re: clean/protect clear vinil windows
Post by: Skyhiranger on December 08, 2011, 03:34:37 PM

Quote from: ecoast on December 08, 2011, 05:08:41 AM

plexus

X2.

Title: Re: clean/protect clear vinil windows
Post by: burnett59 on December 11, 2011, 02:46:42 AM

can i find the product locally or only online???

THX FOR THE ANSWERS

Title: Re: clean/protect clear vinil windows
Post by: Skyhiranger on December 11, 2011, 06:13:18 AM

You should be able to find it locally.  I am not sure if walmart carries it, but auto parts stores probably have it.  I would bet that marine/boat places and motorcycle shops would carry it too.

Title: Re: clean/protect clear vinil windows
Post by: ranger88den on December 12, 2011, 08:00:11 AM

I've had good luck by cleaning with a mild soap and rinsing with clear water, as previously suggested, then applying Meguiar's Plastic Cleaner (for convertible top widows, etc) I purchased at Oreilly's.

Title: Re: clean/protect clear vinil windows
Post by: talonxracer on December 12, 2011, 03:51:11 PM

Also make sure and use a quality clean microfiber towell when cleaning the windows or applying any protectant.

I have seen a anti-static spray for vinyl windows, just cant remember where, it greatly reduces the tendency for the vinyl to attract dust.