MGN54 Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 Need to freshen up an Aeroflow windshield on the 2000 RT I recently purchased. It's hazy from many fine scratches and a few not so fine. Tried a little Mcguires plastic polish on it but didn't do much good. I have a Porter Cable orbital polisher that I could use if necessary. Wondering if I can get it back to a clear status or not and what product to use to do it. Thanks! Mark Link to comment
SteveHebert Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 You can try a 1000 grit wet/dry sand paper, followed by a 2500 grit paper. After that a polish and swirl remover should make it look like glass. Link to comment
Mark K Posted August 5, 2005 Share Posted August 5, 2005 I used this line of products on a fairly well damaged screen with some (not complete) success. Purchased through RiderWearhouse. Link to comment
MGN54 Posted August 5, 2005 Author Share Posted August 5, 2005 Thanks for the responses! Steve, would I use the wet sand papers by hand? And use them wet? The screen is just sort of hazy right now. Would it be worth a try to use the swirl remover/polish to see what it would do first before moving on to the sand papers? Do you have a swirl remover/polish that you could recommend? Mark Link to comment
FrankT Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 The USAF uses 3M Finesse to remove scratches on aircraft canopies. FWIW. Link to comment
MGN54 Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 I just may have a bottle of that in the garage! Gone to go look. If so, work it by hand or with the orbital? Mark Link to comment
USAF1 Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Try rubbing it with a frozen chicken or ball peen hammer!! It's been so long....I just couldn't resist!! Pat Link to comment
FrankT Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 Mark, I would try the least abrasive method first, i.e. by hand. Depending on the extent of your scratch, if hand method doesn't work for you, use the orbital. If you end up using the orbital, keep it moving. Link to comment
MGN54 Posted August 6, 2005 Author Share Posted August 6, 2005 Frank, I looked, and I have the 3M Perfect It II, Fine Cut rubbing compound. Guess that may be too abrasive, you think? Mark Link to comment
Tray Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Frank, I looked, and I have the 3M Perfect It II, Fine Cut rubbing compound. Guess that may be too abrasive, you think? Mark Yep, Methinks that is to abrasive. Link to comment
Global_Rider Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Tried a little Mcguires plastic polish on it but didn't do much good. I have a Porter Cable orbital polisher that I could use if necessary. Wondering if I can get it back to a clear status or not and what product to use to do it. Thanks! Mark Just did 3 screens today off the motorcycle. All you need is patience. I used Mequiar's Fine Cut Cleaner No 2 on the screen that had deeper scratches (visually, not to the touch) and finished it off with Meguiar's Swirl Remover (their finest polish). These are paint products and they work extremely well. I used my orbital polisher to apply the polish. It'll take 30 minutes or more...like I said...patience. Results? The one with the most scratches turned out 100% perfect. Don't let any grit get on the buffing pad, or you'll be starting all over. Link to comment
Trinity Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 On my BMW screens, I've used the Novus products and a foam bonnet on a random orbital sander (set at LOW so as not to burn) with awesome results on mild scratches. Be sure to take your time and keep the bonnet moving to avoid any heat build-up. Link to comment
FrankT Posted August 7, 2005 Share Posted August 7, 2005 Frank, I looked, and I have the 3M Perfect It II, Fine Cut rubbing compound. Guess that may be too abrasive, you think? Mark Yep, Methinks that is to abrasive. Yep, me also thinks it's too abrasive. Link to comment
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.