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Has anyone come across any products that will help clear up a foggy rear plastic window on the cab. Mine has looked good up until a couple months ago and I am afraid to try just anything to correct it...

Many people use Novus Products. It helped my window a bit, but I wasn't blown away with the results. YMMV

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Jay

I tried everything made, with both hand and machine application. The best (and only) fix was replacing the top and window.

Jay is correct about it "helping a bit". I've tried to keep mine polished on a regular basis to keep it from getting too scratched up and oxidizing...so far, so good. However, once you reach a certain point, there is no way to polish it back to good. All of the plastic polishes out there, both professional and consumer grade will only remove scratches and light to mild oxidation. Jim is right about the best way being a replacement. It's nowhere near as expensive as a whole new top...you just have to find a good auto upholsterer who will undertake the project. I know there are a couple of good places in Annapolis and I've got a place near me in Chantilly, VA that I'd trust to do something like this.

- Darryl

Thanks guys.
Darryl, Can I get the names of the guys in Annapolis and Chantilly that you now about. Mine isn't "that" bad. Think I may try the plastic products first and
see if that will help but would like to look into replacing the back window if possible. I normally keep my 968 undercover in the garage, But, it got left outside with dead battery and it didn't take long for it to show some oxidization.

as long as the plastic is still flexible, i've not yet had a window i couldn't improve, and most of them cleared up - it does take time and diligence on some, and i have had to use a hand buffer on bad ones, but unless they are totally browned out, i have been successful - there have been a couple i had to use number 3 on, but usually number 2 does it

of course, replacement is the sure fire way to fix it - the problem is that, because unlike many tops, the window isn't just stitched in on replacement - they replace the entire back section - the new canvas around the new back window always looks great and the rest of the canvas usually looks faded by comparison, making you wish you had just replaced the whole top

when i replace my top in the next few weeks, i will probably make available my back window, which is perfect - the canvas is blue and in good shape, but not new - i am replacing the entire top because i have a few popped stitches and i want a zip out rear window, which i will have custom made

Thanks again..... I am glad I joined this forum. You guys are great and filled with lots of good info.

Are you referring to the Novus products that you have had good success with in clearing up the back window ??
Unforunately, regarding your top, my Cab is the red with black top.

yes on the novus

lol - no worries about my top - i'm not there yet anyway - i wanted to do it before hershey, but i'm pretty sure i won't have time

Thanks alot..... Looks like I got something to do this weekend now.... [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.gif[/img]

my preference in tools for the job is the little 5" coleman palm buffer you can get at kragen/shucks/o'reily's etc for about $20

Search for this kit on the web. The link included here is quite pricey by comparison.

I've used the Novus stuff before to take scratches out of plexiglass aquariums. It takes some time and a bit of elbow grease, but it does work if you keep at it. One question, though for Flash or anyone else who has done this to the cab: do you remove the top first? or hook up some type of backing to support the window while you polish? Inquiring minds want to know!



Bill

no - i just mask it off and use an orbital buffer



novus makes 3 grades (1, 2 and 3) the higher the number the more abrasive

I really like the idea of a removable window. As the window folds when down I'm assuming there's no option of a solid window...

yeah - the geometry doesn't allow for it to be solid - i sure wish it did - to make that happen, a lot of changes would have to be made in the rear structure - i looked into it, but chose not to go there - i am having a zip out rear window made as we speak though

I have used the various vinyl/plastic cleaners from Meguire's, Armorall and 3M. They are pretty much the same. I one very bad rear window that I was determined to clean. I applied one or the other of these products everyday for about 30 applications. Maybe two bottles total. Put on with a sponge, let it sit and took it off with terrycloth. Significant improvement, still clouded but lean and was able to see thru it in the mirror.

novus - 3 different grades - nuff said

I used all three grades of Novus on the window when I bought the car, but still opted for a new top - the window was just not safe being so clouded. It also seemed to have "bubbles" in it?

bubbles i can't help you with, but i have yet to find a foggy window i couldn't make clear with novus. i had to use a buffer though on a couple. there have also been a couple that still had some brown near the edge.



if it was just foggy though, no problem.

I had what looked like water spots. I tried the Novus and many other plastic cleaners/polishes. I even tried a little CLR as I thought the spots might be mineral deposits. To no avail.