Removing water spots/dirt build up from Lexan?

[MacVette86]

My 86 Vette came with an aftermarket targa top which I beleive is made of plastic (Lexan?). It has lots of water spots and build up that I can't seem to budge. I did a search on the forums and found liots of advice on products to clean glass, but are they also good for plastic?

 

[fl_rider]

This works great on Lexan motorcycle windshields.
Novus Plastic Polish
http://www.noscratch.com/novus/index.shtml
Check it out at the site listed above.

Chris B

 

[fl_rider]

Suggested Uses for
NOVUS Plastic Polishes

* Plastic Storm Windows & Skylights
* Boat Windows & Fiberglass
* Auto Interiors, Gauges, Chrome, & Acrylic Paint
* Collapsible Windows on Convertibles & Sport Utility Vehicles
* Motorcycle windscreens, Visors, Fairings & Helmets
* Snowmobile Windshields, Helmets, & Hoods
* Turntable Dust Covers, Stereo Face plates
* Compact Discs, Video Laser Discs, & CD ROM's
* Acrylic Hot Tubs & Spas
* Acrylic, Fiberglass or Cultured Marble Tubs, Shower & Counters
* Microwave Oven Doors, Decorator Acrylic Refrigerator Panels



* Acrylic Aquariums
* Telephones, Pagers, Scanners
* Acrylic Trophies & Awards
* Plastic Display Cases & Signs
* Gauges & Instrument Control Panels
* Safety Shields & Goggles
* Airplane Windows
* Salad Bar Sneeze Guards
* Video Games, Pinball Machines & Jukeboxes
* Computers, Copiers and Fax Machines
* Acrylic Furniture
* Cash Registers & Calculators
* Emergency Vehicle Light Bar Lens Covers
* Acrylic on Tanning Beds

 

[Jeb]

Whatever you do, don't use Windex or other cleaners with ammonia on Lexan.

 

[MacVette86]

Thanks for the tips, I'll check out the Novus product.

 

[fl_rider]

Ammonia will yellow most plastics.

Chris B

 

[Mart]

What makes you think the top is aftermarket?


Mart

 

[MacVette86]

I thought all the original tops were made of glass?

 

[Hrtbeat1]

The original tops were Acrylic.

 

[Mad-Mic]

i was told use a toothpaste and tooth brush. this pulls the waterspots off nicecly as the toothpaste is very midly abrasive.


alot of people suggested this to me but i haven't got around to do it yet.

 

[nyernga]

i was told use a toothpaste and tooth brush. this pulls the waterspots off nicecly as the toothpaste is very midly abrasive.

Not to mention getting that minty fresh smell:gap

 

[WhalePirot]

Not to mention getting that minty fresh smell:gap

That there's funny! I rarely laugh aloud, but you did it.

Toothpaste was used on my '63 split to get the scratches off the dash bezels. It is a VERY mild abrasive. I am not sufre I'd use a toothbrush, though, on the car work.

Top issues can be surface scratching OR crazing; the latter of which, no external buffing will remedy.

 

[fl_rider]

Works for me.....

Not to mention getting that minty fresh smell:gap

I'd buy that for a dollar...

This thread is spiraling in.........