Windsheild Cleaning

spazz · 05-01-2012, 04:39 AM

Okay this may or may not be the right place to post this question! I had the bright idea to clean my windshield for resale. I thought I could use the same technique as the headlight cleaning. I used 500 grit then 800 grit and then 2000 grit. Only the shield is still foggy even with a good coat of polish. Is there some sort of trick to this or did I screw this up? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Spazz

recumbentbob · 05-01-2012, 06:19 AM

You screwed up.

Try the Novus polish system it should clear it up.......maybe.

you will need to use #3 first then #2 then #1.

The Honda dealers sell it around here, works good.

spazz · 05-01-2012, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

You screwed up.

Try the Novus polish system it should clear it up.......maybe.

you will need to use #3 first then #2 then #1.

The Honda dealers sell it around here, works good.

Next time.

bibendum · 05-01-2012, 08:13 AM

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Originally Posted by recumbentbob

You screwed up.

Try the Novus polish system it should clear it up.......maybe.

you will need to use #3 first then #2 then #1.

The Honda dealers sell it around here, works good.

+1 my hd dealer stocks it too.

**ringadingh** · 05-01-2012, 09:56 AM

I tried doing that on a helmet visor once, I got it better, but then everything looked wavy through it.

cactusjack · 05-01-2012, 10:33 AM

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Originally Posted by spazz

Okay this may or may not be the right place to post this question! I had the bright idea to clean my windshield for resale. I thought I could use the same technique as the headlight cleaning. I used 500 grit then 800 grit and then 2000 grit. Only the shield is still foggy even with a good coat of polish. Is there some sort of trick to this or did I screw this up? Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

Spazz

You're joking, right? You used sandpaper on the windshield?

DarkStar · 05-01-2012, 10:48 AM

Sorry I can't offer you any real solution, as you've now discovered that cleaning technique was a bust...

As I see it you really only have 2 options left:

1. Follow the advice already given regarding the Novus polish and attempt to restore the windscreen, and when that fails you can throw it all out and replace the windscreen...

Or

2. Cut to the chase early on and replace the windscreen...

recumbentbob · 05-01-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkStar

Sorry I can't offer you any real solution, as you've now discovered that cleaning technique was a bust...

As I see it you really only have 2 options left:

1. Follow the advice already given regarding the Novus polish and attempt to restore the windscreen, and when that fails you can throw it all out and replace the windscreen...

Or

2. Cut to the chase early on and replace the windscreen...

There's one other option...............

Cut it up and make lowers out of it.................

**Top Cat** · 05-01-2012, 11:39 AM

I must be missing something.
Why would anyone use sandpaper on plastic?

**cnc** · 05-01-2012, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I must be missing something.
Why would anyone use sandpaper on plastic?

Some plastics you can make look better by wet sanding with ever finer grit and then compound. Plastic head lights, gelcoat etc, but perfect optical clarity is not an issue on them as you don't have to look thorough them.

ponch · 05-02-2012, 05:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Top Cat

I must be missing something.
Why would anyone use sandpaper on plastic?

you're not missing anything.

spazz · 05-01-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

You're joking, right? You used sandpaper on the windshield?

Yup, thought it would polish up light the clear lens head lights on my car...

Kedosto · 05-01-2012, 11:39 AM

There is NOTHING you can do to fix it now. Save your money on the Novus too. You'll end up spending the dough on the Novus and still have to buy a new screen.

The factory windshields are polycarbonate plastic, finished with a scratch resistant coating. The coating cannot be polished - let alone sanded - and polycarbonate doesn't take polish either.

I know all about this because I spent a TON of time, money, and energy trying to "fix" mine. Believe me when I say, just buy a new one.

I ended up buying a Cee Bailey's and could not be happier. Check around, you'll find something you like.

**crazygene49** · 05-01-2012, 11:55 AM

http://www.ceebaileys.com/cycle/index.html

bibendum · 05-01-2012, 01:58 PM

Alright, he gets it. He made a mistake... No need to harp on him...
He won't buy a new windhsheild, because he is selling the bike.

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Kedosto Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Leandro, California Posts: 273	There is NOTHING you can do to fix it now. Save your money on the Novus too. You'll end up spending the dough on the Novus and still have to buy a new screen. The factory windshields are polycarbonate plastic, finished with a scratch resistant coating. The coating cannot be polished - let alone sanded - and polycarbonate doesn't take polish either. I know all about this because I spent a TON of time, money, and energy trying to "fix" mine. Believe me when I say, just buy a new one. I ended up buying a Cee Bailey's and could not be happier. Check around, you'll find something you like. __________________ Kedosto 2007 Vulcan Nomad in Bad-Assed black. I call her "Black Betty" Disclaimer: The opinion(s) expressed in the above post are just that - OPINION. Chill out, take a breath, and remember this is only an internet forum, and everyone here has an opinion.
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05-01-2012, 04:39 AM	#1
spazz Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte Hall, MD Posts: 144	Windsheild Cleaning Okay this may or may not be the right place to post this question! I had the bright idea to clean my windshield for resale. I thought I could use the same technique as the headlight cleaning. I used 500 grit then 800 grit and then 2000 grit. Only the shield is still foggy even with a good coat of polish. Is there some sort of trick to this or did I screw this up? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance. Spazz Login or Register to Remove Ads
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recumbentbob Sr. Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Newburgh IN Posts: 3,404	You screwed up. Try the Novus polish system it should clear it up.......maybe. you will need to use #3 first then #2 then #1. The Honda dealers sell it around here, works good. __________________ VBA #01084 "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the People to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed."
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DarkStar Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Central Michigan Posts: 108	Sorry I can't offer you any real solution, as you've now discovered that cleaning technique was a bust... As I see it you really only have 2 options left: 1. Follow the advice already given regarding the Novus polish and attempt to restore the windscreen, and when that fails you can throw it all out and replace the windscreen... Or 2. Cut to the chase early on and replace the windscreen...
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