Acrylic Window cleaning — score lines

[PG’s trips]

I know that acrylic windows need treated with kid gloves. I have a couple of score lines caused by brambles on Irish roads. Should I live with them or what specialist product really works? I have used t cut or other compounds on cars over the years and sometimes the score appears again after a few washes, will the same thing happen with acrylic window cleaning products?

 

[Masman]

I have used Seitz window scratch remover. It takes a bit of work but does work.

 

[kevenh]

Our MH got too close to a fallen over tree at the side of the road and left a nasty scratch on our main side window.
I was amazed at how well Fenwicks Windowize Scratch Remover worked.
Link is to where I bought it from

 

[Gerby]

Not sure what it was but “travel trolls tv” on YouTube tried some stuff on their acrylic windows that seemed to work really well.

I will stick a link up later

 

[Gerby]

Here it is

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[34127]

I have seen some posts on other forums that suggest toothpaste, I have also seen the results of using toothpaste so I would try a product specifically made for acrylic windows.

 

[Manic]

I use Autoglym super resin polish, works for me.

 

[jezport]

Meguires PlastX or PlastRX is good and causes no crazing or degradation of the plastic.

 

[TCG]

another vote for Fenwicks window wise

 

[TerryL]

Success depends very much on how deep the scratch is. After trying several different methods on scratches of varying depth I've come to the conclusion that the dedicated products and lots of elbow grease give the best results. T-Cut, toothpaste etc are all abrasives and tend to leave dull patches, which then need the attention of something finer.

Caution as well if you thought about using a power polisher - they mustn't be allowed to dry out as they quickly heat up and damage the acrylic.

I did once see someone recommend fine grade wet and dry...............................

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[kevenh]

I did once see someone recommend fine grade wet and dry...............................

a very fine grade of sand 2000?

 

[AJM2]

Another vote for Autoglym Super Resin Polish. I used it with a polishing machine and was amazed by the results

 

[two]

I've heard that toothpaste is good for removing scratches (don't know which flavour).

Any solution will be challenged by the depth of the scratch and, if you can see one clearly, I'm not sure you will eliminate it completely.

 

[34127]

I've heard that toothpaste is good for removing scratches (don't know which flavour).

Any solution will be challenged by the depth of the scratch and, if you can see one clearly, I'm not sure you will eliminate it completely.

As mentioned in earlier post I have seen the results of using toothpaste and it was not a good outcome. One person said they had read about it on facebook and unfortunately believed what he read.

 

[Coolcats]

I know you may be able to buy 'cheaper' stuff but given that many Acrylic windows are from Dometic I invested in a Dometic SEITZ Acrylic Window Cleaner & Polish System Kit which seemed to work well and contains the antistatic fluid as well which again seems to work.

Dometic Window Cleaner Set

• Complete kit for thorough cleaning and appropriate maintenance of acrylic glass windows.
• Excellent restoration and cleaning process for windows on motorhomes, caravans and boats.
• 2 step process clean and polish.
• Kit contains: Acrylic glass cleaner- Antistatic cleaning and care product, easy to use and effective. Practical spray head for uniform and economical application. Pre-treatment prior to polishing. Acrylic glass polish effective removes blind spots, swirls and scratches, contains no wax. Special polishing cloth, extremely soft and hard wearing, elastic, fluff free and washable.

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[Minxy]

I have seen some posts on other forums that suggest toothpaste, I have also seen the results of using toothpaste so I would try a product specifically made for acrylic windows.

I've heard that toothpaste is good for removing scratches (don't know which flavour).

Any solution will be challenged by the depth of the scratch and, if you can see one clearly, I'm not sure you will eliminate it completely.

As mentioned in earlier post I have seen the results of using toothpaste and it was not a good outcome. One person said they had read about it on facebook and unfortunately believed what he read.

Toothpaste does work but you want a cheapo type, nothing with 'whitening' etc stuff in as that is more abrasive than the basic type.

It's all about how you do it, if you're too 'rough' it will damage the acrylic, as would any other product, you just need to be gently and be careful not to heat it up and get carried away doing large areas all at once, and rinse it well not allowing the toothpaste to dry - we've done it for years and never had any issues.

 

[34127]

Don't understand why anyone would want to save a few pence by buying cheap toothpaste rather than a dedicated product and risk damaging an expensive window.

 

[Minxy]

Don't understand why anyone would want to save a few pence by buying cheap toothpaste rather than a dedicated product and risk damaging an expensive window.

Don't understand why some are keen to criticise without having used a product themselves ... if away in the camper/MH we don't usually carry scratch remover and toothpaste does as an alternative so no need for us to buy the 'proper stuff' especially since if used unwisely the 'proper stuff' can cause damage.

 

[34127]

Post #6
I have seen some posts on other forums that suggest toothpaste, I have also seen the results of using toothpaste so I would try a product specifically made for acrylic windows.

 

[Camdoon]

Don't understand why some are keen to criticise without having used a product themselves ... if away in the camper/MH we don't usually carry scratch remover and toothpaste does as an alternative so no need for us to buy the 'proper stuff' especially since if used unwisely the 'proper stuff' can cause damage.

Have to ask, have your teeth fallen out?

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[TheBig1]

shock horror, I have even used brasso with good results, but you need to wash it immediately with copious amounts of water. A really deeply scored window takes a lot more work with more material to remove, and if the window is surface tinted, you can never fix it. But a plain acrylic window with deep scratches, it is possible to use varying grades of wet & dry finishing with a fine cutting compound

The posh products use a specialist lubricant with a fine cutting compound. PlastX is excellent

 

[Lenny HB]

nothing with 'whitening' etc stuff in as that is more abrasive than the basic type.

Makes a good rubbing down compound after spraying

 

[TheBig1]

Brenda came home from shopping with some miracle new toothpaste once, bloody stuff had grit in it like the bottom of a budgie cage. I tried to persevere but the bits of grit getting stuck between my teeth was awful. I think I saw it in a box of random stuff that came out of the bathroom for decorating and hopefully it found the bin not my workshop. That would make a terrible acrylic polish

 

[Minxy]

Post #6
I have seen some posts on other forums that suggest toothpaste, I have also seen the results of using toothpaste so I would try a product specifically made for acrylic windows.

As I said, it depends on what toothpaste is used and how well (carefully) it is done ... if you'd done it yourself then to be honest I'd be more interested but you haven't, my hubby has and it HAS worked very well indeed with NO, and I repeat NO adverse affect at all.

There's loads of stuff on the internet about how to do stuff, I'll take personal experience anytime!

 

[TinaLes]

Remember this Guy? RIP John Wickersham.
well here he is showing us his way of acrylic scratch removal.
Not for the feint hearted.
LES

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[34127]

As I said, it depends on what toothpaste is used and how well (carefully) it is done ... if you'd done it yourself then to be honest I'd be more interested but you haven't, my hubby has and it HAS worked very well indeed with NO, and I repeat NO adverse affect at all.

There's loads of stuff on the internet about how to do stuff, I'll take personal experience anytime!

Okay, so you have experience of it working and I have seen results when it made things worse. It must therefore depends upon which toothpaste you use but how do you know which paste to use without trying it and possibly causing more damage.

As said previously why risk damage to an expensive item for the sake of saving a few pence.

With regard to what's on the internet, sorry but I am someone who doesn't routinely believe that everything on the internet is true, especially if it is on facebook.

 

[Nasher]

I tried Seitz window scratch remover to clean my teeth - it tasted horrible

Anyone know if the other products posted here taste better?

 

[34127]

I tried Seitz window scratch remover to clean my teeth - it tasted horrible

Anyone know if the other products posted here taste better?

Well you might get quite a few different opinions but keep smiling

 

[Minxy]

Okay, so you have experience of it working and I have seen results when it made things worse. It must therefore depends upon which toothpaste you use but how do you know which paste to use without trying it and possibly causing more damage.

As said previously why risk damage to an expensive item for the sake of saving a few pence.

With regard to what's on the internet, sorry but I am someone who doesn't routinely believe that everything on the internet is true, especially if it is on facebook.

I really don't get what the issue is with what I'm saying ... no one is making you do it, no one is making the OP do it, they will do it however they want - I know it worked but I cannot say why the others who have done it ended up with a 'bad' result as I wasn't there watching them.

So tell me what is the real issue you have ... is it because we use something that we've found works for us or simply that we haven't spent money on something proprietary to do it?

One thing we do agree about is Facebook!

 

[34127]

I am just putting an alternative view to the discussion and not saying I am right and others are wrong, just my preference.

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