| Plastic windows found in convertible tops can be | | | | have been equally treated and that no areas are |
| prone to fading and degrading over time. Harmful uv | | | | missed. |
| rays, rainwater, traffic film and other contaminants, plus | | | | If you are not able to use a designated plastic polish |
| the continual up and down motion of the roof all | | | | then you can use a normal abrasive polish product that |
| contribute to this fading and degrading. If left in this | | | | you would use on your cars paintwork. Begin by using |
| condition, apart from not being able to see through the | | | | a light abrasive polish first and only step up to a more |
| window it will become more prone to splitting and a | | | | abrasive polish if necessary. Again, spread and work in |
| convertible plastic window can be costly to repair. | | | | the product using the same technique as for the plastic |
| Faded plastic windows can usually be restored back | | | | polish and buff off the residue with a micro fibre towel |
| to a clear and new looking standard by hand using the | | | | once it has been sufficiently worked in and turned |
| correct kind of products and techniques. | | | | clear. |
| The best way to restore a faded plastic window | | | | Once polished and fully restored, you should protect |
| would be to use a designated plastic polish product. | | | | the window with a high quality wax or a synthetic |
| The window should initially be cleaned to remove any | | | | sealant. This will further help to enhance the clarity of it, |
| loose dirt and contaminants. The plastic polish should | | | | but more importantly will protect it from the harmful |
| then be applied to the window via a sponge or micro | | | | influences that caused it to degrade in the first place. |
| fibre applicator pad, spread evenly and then worked in | | | | The product should be applied using a soft sponge |
| using both circular and linear motions. Whilst it is | | | | applicator pad ensuring all areas are sufficiently |
| important to apply some pressure whilst polishing in | | | | covered, left to cure and then thoroughly buffed off |
| order for the product to do its job you shouldn't apply | | | | with a micro fibre towel. No working in of the product |
| too much pressure as you could damage the soft | | | | is required as it will not contain any abrasives that need |
| plastic or surrounding roof areas where it is fixed to. | | | | breaking down like in the polish products. |
| You should continue to work the product in until the | | | | After this process has been completed you should |
| residue turns clear. Once worked in you should lightly | | | | then simply maintain the window by washing it regularly |
| buff it off with a clean, soft micro fibre towel ensuring | | | | as with the rest of the car and reapplying the wax or |
| all residue is removed. | | | | sealant as the protection level diminishes. |
| You may need to repeat the process in order to fully | | | | If You'd Like More Great Tips and Information to Help |
| restore the window. It is also advisable to repeat the | | | | You With Your Car Cleaning Visit Car Cleaning Guru |
| process for the inside of the window as this too can | | | | Today. |
| fade, by doing this you will ensure that both surfaces | | | | |