Window restorer products

[watson1959]

Can anyone recommend window restoration products that work?

I've been looking at BoatSheen Vinyl Window Restorer which claims to be a set of products that help remove the light scrathing and discoloration that builds up on vinyl windows.

Any comments or suggestions please?

 

[rosssavage]

I use star brite two part plastic polish and restorer. Bit pricey, but reasonably effective. Ultimately, vinyl windows have a limited life due sun / uv damage and scratching etc. You can have them cut out and replaced tho. Had mine done by the trim shop at Penton hook. Was about £120 for all five windows in my canopy.

 

[watson1959]

Windows

I use star brite two part plastic polish and restorer. Bit pricey, but reasonably effective. Ultimately, vinyl windows have a limited life due sun / uv damage and scratching etc. You can have them cut out and replaced tho. Had mine done by the trim shop at Penton hook. Was about £120 for all five windows in my canopy.

ah.....maybe I was asking the wrong question: I was referring to the main windscreen/side windows as opposed to the canopy?

 

[boatone]

ah.....maybe I was asking the wrong question: I was referring to the main windscreen/side windows as opposed to the canopy?

So more likely to be perspex/acrylic than vynil?

 

[watson1959]

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So more likely to be perspex/acrylic than vynil?

...quite probably.....to my simple mind they're just 'plastic'

 

[tinkicker0]

ah.....maybe I was asking the wrong question: I was referring to the main windscreen/side windows as opposed to the canopy?

When I was a motorcycle techie, I have had good results on fairing screens using this:

http://www.bykebitz.co.uk/acatalog/Xerapol_Plastic_Polish___Scratch_Remover.html

 

[watson1959]

Windows

When I was a motorcycle techie, I have had good results on fairing screens using this:

http://www.bykebitz.co.uk/acatalog/Xerapol_Plastic_Polish___Scratch_Remover.html

Cheers! must be worth a try before considering replacing

 

[rosssavage]

The star brite is actually designed for just such a thing! Was just saying that I have seen good results on vinyl too. it's a two part product, a scratch remover followed by polish...

 

[Glorfindel]

'Plexus' really does work - we use it on our secondary double glazing. Just Google it.
According to the can it was developed for aircraft canopies.

 

[watson1959]

Windows

Thanks chaps.....I'm at the stage where I am happy to invest some time trying 'magic potions' before replacing.

My car windows are always SPOTLESS and I get a little stressed looking through boat windows that 'have room for improvement' especially when its tipping down with rain and I can't look over them

Its a hang-up of mine....