FlyingMonkey Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Hey all... 14 years of service have left the plexiglass on my airplane a bit scratched up. I have some high-quality 210 plexiglass polish, but I'm a bit afraid of trying to polish large areas for fear of making them worse. Does anybody have any advice or instructions for the best method to polish and remove fins scratches from the windows and windshield on our airplanes? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Hi Andy, I have been using 210 for decades on motorcycles and planes. When I sold my plane my windshield looked new. I use the spray for day to day type cleaning and it's a polish too. Then I use 210 scratch remover which is the heavier cream based cleaner and polish. Don't be afraid to use it. It will help remove the deeper scratches.You can use a small electric buffer too. After you finish with the deep scratch remover then clean with the spray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted January 5, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 46 minutes ago, Roger Lee said: Hi Andy, I have been using 210 for decades on motorcycles and planes. When I sold my plane my windshield looked new. I use the spray for day to day type cleaning and it's a polish too. Then I use 210 scratch remover which is the heavier cream based cleaner and polish. Don't be afraid to use it. It will help remove the deeper scratches.You can use a small electric buffer too. After you finish with the deep scratch remover then clean with the spray. Thanks Roger. I have the scratch remover (cream polish). I know when wiping plexi the normal guidance is to go in a single direction and not a swirling motion. It sounds like for the polish you use a swirling motion, especially if you are using a buffer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 Also interested on how to apply it. I have some bad swirls (not scratches) that I would like to try removing from the windshield. Would I use the cream or spray? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 https://www.amazon.com/Sumner-Laboratories-23305-Plastic-Scratch/dp/B0758LY575/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=210+plexiglass+cleaner&qid=1609881609&sr=8-3 Is that the correct product? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted January 5, 2021 Report Share Posted January 5, 2021 2 minutes ago, Animosity2k said: https://www.amazon.com/Sumner-Laboratories-23305-Plastic-Scratch/dp/B0758LY575/ref=sr_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=210+plexiglass+cleaner&qid=1609881609&sr=8-3 Is that the correct product? That's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted January 11, 2021 Report Share Posted January 11, 2021 Any particular way you apply it or certain applicator you use? I don't have any deep scratches but sometimes when the sun hits the window just right all I get are tons of swirl marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Meade Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 It is my understanding that swirls are the result of using a circular motion when addressing the windshield. I've heard one uses an inline straight motion to prevent creation of swirls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted January 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 I applied the polish over the weekend, and as an experiment I used circular motions, under the theory that removing scratches in multiple directions is best addressed using that motion. So far the results are excellent, even a few deep scratches I assumed would not come out at all became significantly less visible. If I find later that there are swirls in bright light, I will re-polish using linear motions, but it was pretty sunny and I saw nothing like that so I don't think it will be required. The 210 polish is definitely a great product for this, I will start doing this every 6-12 months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 Ordered it! Excited to try it. I can't stand when the light hits my window the swirls are such a disappointment. Hoping this helps. What did you use to apply it / buff it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyingMonkey Posted January 12, 2021 Author Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 3 minutes ago, Animosity2k said: Ordered it! Excited to try it. I can't stand when the light hits my window the swirls are such a disappointment. Hoping this helps. What did you use to apply it / buff it? I just used a microfiber cloth. One corner to apply, the rest to buff off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Animosity2k Posted January 12, 2021 Report Share Posted January 12, 2021 12 minutes ago, FlyingMonkey said: I just used a microfiber cloth. One corner to apply, the rest to buff off. Thanks! I'll try it this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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