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Re: Ragtop Plastic Rear Windows

To: rock@rocky-frisco.com, mgs@autox.team.net, pbohler@wenet.net, spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Ragtop Plastic Rear Windows
From: Ajhsys@aol.com
Date: Thu, 19 Aug 1999 10:45:20 EDT
Reply-to: Ajhsys@aol.com
Sender: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
In a message dated 8/18/99 8:00:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Rock writes:

<< Anybody know a good way to improve the visibility through a typical MG
 soft-top rear window? I assume they are some sort of transparent
 flexible vinyl or equivalent. Mine is pretty hard to see through, what
 with all the smears and tiny scratches, although it's not at all
 yellowed. Is there a product that will help bring it back to some
 semblance of clarity? >>

Then Peggy from the Spridgets list writes:

<< What is the best way to clean really stubborn (mold-type-looking) spots
from the back (plastic) window of the convertible top? >>

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I would suggest that you get the vinyl window polishing kit from Eastwood.  
Their ad says, "This unique liquid polish really removes haziness, halos, 
discoloration from UV damage and hairline scratches from plastic rear windows 
on convertibles. Contains no fillers or cover-ups that cause yellowing. The 8 
oz. bottle of concentrated formula contains sufficient polish to do several 
jobs. Use with a natural wool buffing pad on your drill, polisher or power 
buffer at 2,400 to 3,500 rpm."

It sells for $20, which is a lot less than having a top shop replace the 
window, which is always another option.  No financial interest in Eastwood, 
other than they are a great company with great products.  Go to 
www.eastwoodco.com and choose the speed best for your Internet connection.  
Search for "window" to find the kit.  If you live in the Philadelphia area, 
Eastwood has an outlet store with GREAT bargains in Malvern on Route 30, just 
east of Route 202.  Been there, spent lots.

Funny how the same question came up on both lists the same day.

Allen Hefner
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport

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