Window polish

billhurley · 06-18-2007, 10:03 AM

I know everyone has their favorites, but I was wondering what gets the best results for cleaning and polishing the plastic on the boat canvas.

Thanks in advance
Bill

Dave R · 06-18-2007, 12:32 PM

Some folks swear by lemon Pledge. I have used Plexus plastic cleaner/polish on other clear plastics with excellent results. My isinglass is still new-looking on my current boat so I've yet to try anything on it.

Phantom · 06-19-2007, 06:49 AM

I have not personally had the need to use such a product yet -- but I'll echo the "Lemon Pledge" ...... I've been told that by a number of folks. Here's another that was recommended as well ....

http://www.properautocare.com/megplaswinki.html

billhurley · 06-19-2007, 08:11 AM

Thanks for the response Dave R and Phantom.

Paugus Bay Resident · 06-19-2007, 08:51 AM

Pledge have some silicone in it which tends to temporarily fill scuffs, but the bad news is that it also contains a solvent that removes the plasticizer from the plastic. Plasticizers are what make the eisinglass flexible; without it the panel would be very stiff. Continued use of Pledge shortens the life of the enclosure.

Continued use also gives you a thin build up on the eisinglass surface that turns tan or brown in exposure to hot sun. You'll see it first around the sewn edges near the bottom where the enclosure is exposed to the sun.

I use IMAR Strataglass Protective Cleaner (#301) and IMAR Strataglass Protective Polish (#302). I use the polish every month or so to remove any scratches and the Cleaner on a regular basis. Mothers and Meguiars also have polish and cleaners for use on plastic. I've used Mother's and it works well also. Thumbs up on Plexus too. Bottom line is I would only use something specifically designed for eisinglass or strataglass.

06-18-2007, 10:03 AM	#1
billhurley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: St. Augustine FL. Posts: 86 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Window polish I know everyone has their favorites, but I was wondering what gets the best results for cleaning and polishing the plastic on the boat canvas. Thanks in advance Bill

06-18-2007, 12:32 PM	#2
Dave R Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 2,985 Thanks: 246 Thanked 744 Times in 444 Posts	Some folks swear by lemon Pledge. I have used Plexus plastic cleaner/polish on other clear plastics with excellent results. My isinglass is still new-looking on my current boat so I've yet to try anything on it.

06-19-2007, 06:49 AM	#3
Phantom Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Berlin, Ma / Gilford Posts: 1,934 Thanks: 450 Thanked 605 Times in 341 Posts	I have not personally had the need to use such a product yet -- but I'll echo the "Lemon Pledge" ...... I've been told that by a number of folks. Here's another that was recommended as well .... http://www.properautocare.com/megplaswinki.html __________________ *A bad day on the Big Lake (although I've never had one) - Still beats a day at the office!!*

06-19-2007, 08:11 AM	#4
billhurley Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: St. Augustine FL. Posts: 86 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thanks for the response Dave R and Phantom.

06-19-2007, 08:51 AM	#5
Paugus Bay Resident Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Gilmanton, NH Posts: 754 Thanks: 136 Thanked 93 Times in 51 Posts	Pledge have some silicone in it which tends to temporarily fill scuffs, but the bad news is that it also contains a solvent that removes the plasticizer from the plastic. Plasticizers are what make the eisinglass flexible; without it the panel would be very stiff. Continued use of Pledge shortens the life of the enclosure. Continued use also gives you a thin build up on the eisinglass surface that turns tan or brown in exposure to hot sun. You'll see it first around the sewn edges near the bottom where the enclosure is exposed to the sun. I use IMAR Strataglass Protective Cleaner (#301) and IMAR Strataglass Protective Polish (#302). I use the polish every month or so to remove any scratches and the Cleaner on a regular basis. Mothers and Meguiars also have polish and cleaners for use on plastic. I've used Mother's and it works well also. Thumbs up on Plexus too. Bottom line is I would only use something specifically designed for eisinglass or strataglass.