Cleaning Canvas and Windows on Penthouse

[adventureduo]

What are you guys using to clean your canvas and your plastic windows on the penthouse? Whats the recommended method? Ours is looking somewhat dirty.

I did a search but didn't find much of anything.

[sdwindansea]

First, you will need a ladder and good balance . I've just used a mild solution of warm water, soap and a light scrub brush. I haven't done any more than that yet.

[BroncoHauler]

Haven't used it yet on the SMB penthouse windows, but this is the stuff that I use on my Bronco's soft-top windows. It's called Plexus. Works very well as a cleaner, and does a great job hiding the small scratches on the plastic windows. I've heard other people use it for their motorcycle helmet visors too.

http://www.autogeek.net/plexplasclea.ht ... agodTSKAOA

DISCLAIMER: I can't recall where I purchased it from. I just Googled the name and found this place.


Herb

[CJ]

I think warm water and VERY mild soap is the ticket.

[Browndog1000]

A can of pledge always does the trick on plastic windows. I used this to clean and "protect" the windows on my old wrangler.

[jage]

I'm buying some Novus scratch remover for the Wrangler. I'll see how it does with larger scratches.

http://www.novuspolish.com/

[adventureduo]

Originally Posted by jage

I'm buying some Novus scratch remover for the Wrangler. I'll see how it does with larger scratches.

http://www.novuspolish.com/

I heard it doesn't work as good as Plexus. I think the only way to get good results from it , is use it like a buffing compound almost like you would with a wheel. A buddy of mine used it with not so good results as compared to when he used others.

[Greggd]

adventureduo ,
SportsMobile manual recommends a mild soap and water solution , Woolite is always good for this type of recommendation as it is very low in surfactant's , I am using four ounces per five gallons of 95 degree tap water and a very soft automotive brush . For the windows
I am using Stoner , Invisible Glass for general cleaning and McGuires or Blue Magic Plastic & Plexiglass Cleaner for water spots and the rubbing out of light scratches this also works well for light marring and scratching on our Counter Tops , after cleaning of the windows I use 303 protectant applied and wiped dry with Micro Fiber cloth's .
This might seem to be time consuming but really isn't 20 to 30 minutes for the windows inside and out , our plastic windows can be cleaned very easily from the inside .
Greggde

[jage]

Originally Posted by adventureduo

I heard it doesn't work as good as Plexus. I think the only way to get good results from it , is use it like a buffing compound almost like you would with a wheel. A buddy of mine used it with not so good results as compared to when he used others.

I gather that Plexus helps protect (I looked it up and read it compares more to wax for paint job) whereas I have deep scratches and think I need to do the #3, #2, #1 scratch removal to be able to see out of my windows again.

I do think for the SMB uppers Plexus might be better... I've never used either yet.

[Greggd]

Jage ,
Without a long drawn out explanation on the science of Plasticizer's
used in Thermal Plastic's , I would error on the side of caution when it comes to applying polish to your windows and would suggest that you carefully experiment with various Acrylic Polish/Cleaners . UV
exposure can and will change the chemical composition of our Penthouse Window's . The emulsifier's in some automotive paint polish and wax's can yellow and cause premature aging of this material .
Greggde