At 6:03 PM -0500 3/3/1999, Bob Norway wrote:
>>
>> On a somewhat related question, I have an old issue of Practical Classics
>> (Dec 97?) where they talked about replacing the plastic windows. The
>> vinyl on my top is in fantastic condition, but the windows are dying on me.
>> Has anyone tried this? I'd be greatly interested on the feasibility of
>> such a project. Alternately, has anyone had an upholstery shop redo the
>> windows? Cost?
>
>Zach,
>If the panels are not it TOO bad a condition, they CAN be restored somewhat
>using BRASSO. Using a soft cloth and small amounts of Brasso, you can actually
>polish the old plastic. Did it on my '76 with amazing results.
>
>Cheers
>
>
Bob,
It would be wonderful if my dilemma were this simple, but, as has been
said, my top has seen much better days. Thanks for the info, though!
Zach Zaletel
http://freespeech.org/zach
70 Spitfire Mk III
McGill University
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