Buffing the plastic/vinyl windows on FB-gctid806427

[diveguy]

Is there a product to restore or buff the windows in the canvas. I know replacement is inevitable but was wondering if there's something out there to extend their life. Some are very yellowed.

Thanks

[talman]

I use this and a wool bonnet.

Strataglass Protective Polish #302 - 16 Oz.

[brad4550]

"Google". "Cleaning Isinglass "you'll get your answer their,lots of info.

Good luck Brad

[ALASKAN_ADVENTURER]

you cant fix wore out, sun is the hardest on clear plastic, if you had polycarbonate then yes it could be polished like a aircraft window , yes there are a lot of sprays to put on clear but it is just that, like a wax. wood polish is the cheapest been used on aircraft windows for years, if it is turning yellow then time to replace, do it before it cracks or blows apart ,you wait until the plastic is broken or gone then the canvas man can only make new curtains not just sew in new plastic..

[TenMile]

"diveguy" post=806427 wrote:
Is there a product to restore or buff the windows in the canvas. I know replacement is inevitable but was wondering if there's something out there to extend their life. Some are very yellowed.

Thanks

Once they've yellowed they are done. I posted a thread last year where I replaced my poly windows with Eisenglass. I used a vinyl cement product called HH66, cut and glued the new window over the old, and then trimmed the old out after it had dried. Stuff holds up great as long as you roughen both surfaces with high grit paper.

[diveguy]

"TenMile" post=806543 wrote:

"diveguy" post=806427 wrote:
Is there a product to restore or buff the windows in the canvas. I know replacement is inevitable but was wondering if there's something out there to extend their life. Some are very yellowed.

Thanks

Once they've yellowed they are done. I posted a thread last year where I replaced my poly windows with Eisenglass. I used a vinyl cement product called HH66, cut and glued the new window over the old, and then trimmed the old out after it had dried. Stuff holds up great as long as you roughen both surfaces with high grit paper.

I think I've heard of that cement. Where did you get it?

[Guest]

if the plastic is simply dirty and clouded, there are a couple of products that will give some improvement and protect. However, if they are yellowed, you can't really expect good outcomes.

[TenMile]

"diveguy" post=806601 wrote:


I think I've heard of that cement. Where did you get it?

I got a can from a local tent and awning shop. It's available online too -- I believe there is a shop in Barrie ON that will ship it. Most of the shops that do canvas fabrication and/or repair should be able to get it. It's very handy stuff. Can also be used to waterproof/repair stitching on your bimini as well.

[bobmorgan]

"TenMile" post=806543 wrote:

"diveguy" post=806427 wrote:
Is there a product to restore or buff the windows in the canvas. I know replacement is inevitable but was wondering if there's something out there to extend their life. Some are very yellowed.

Thanks

Once they've yellowed they are done. I posted a thread last year where I replaced my poly windows with Eisenglass. I used a vinyl cement product called HH66, cut and glued the new window over the old, and then trimmed the old out after it had dried. Stuff holds up great as long as you roughen both surfaces with high grit paper.

I would advise against glueing them unless you intend to replace the whole panel the next time. In the long run it is better and cheaper to replace them properly by sewing them in. :blink:

[GearGuts]

I used a headlight polishing kit, worked great. I also polished the gauges, they were yellowed. They are not anymore, clear as glass. I used the liquid polish and the buffing wheel on the venturi and I used the finest sanding pad to help with the worst of the yellowing. Its been two or three years now and everything still looks great.

[kev_rm]

I ran into a canvas guy a couple nights ago bought him a beer and was pinging him for information on care and feeding of canvas - he recommended IMAR http://www.defender.com/product.jsp?...3290&id=575892

Have not used it, cannot recommend it, just passing along

[Dave907]

Kev_RM

Hey, thanks for that. I just had the Strataglass replaced on my 3218 cockpit because the old stuff was too brittle and was cracking. Great to know a product that can help increase the longevity.

Dave

[TenMile]

"bobmorgan" post=806648 wrote:

"TenMile" post=806543 wrote:

"diveguy" post=806427 wrote:
Is there a product to restore or buff the windows in the canvas. I know replacement is inevitable but was wondering if there's something out there to extend their life. Some are very yellowed.

Thanks

Once they've yellowed they are done. I posted a thread last year where I replaced my poly windows with Eisenglass. I used a vinyl cement product called HH66, cut and glued the new window over the old, and then trimmed the old out after it had dried. Stuff holds up great as long as you roughen both surfaces with high grit paper.

I would advise against glueing them unless you intend to replace the whole panel the next time. In the long run it is better and cheaper to replace them properly by sewing them in. :blink:

What you're doing in this case is gluing over the sewn area of the old glass. If in the future you wanted to remove the stitching and glass you absolutely can.

[peachypete82]

Hi guys. I use this to clean/buff my clears. Works well, really well

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kkl5g9SNK4Y

[peachypete82]

i even use vuplex as a spot detailed on the boat, on the dash, exterior the lot... watch the video, really good stuff. Even bad clears come good for months, it can extend their life, maybe get you another season