Polishing acrylic windows

Hedgehurst
Hedgehurst Forum Participant Posts: 576
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edited December 2016 in New to Caravanning & Touring #1

Having newly got our little Rapido pop-top, I've given it a decent wash before winter sets in, though had to stop polishing before it got too dark just now.

I realise that discussing polish and caravans is dangerously like asking woodwind musicians which sort of oil they prefer for the bore, but... I've got Turtle wax, as being non-abrasive. It's fine on the paint and the GRP, but do I dare use it, with very
gentle motion only, on the acrylic windows, or just leave them well rinsed?

Thanks,

RIchard

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  • Nuggy
    Nuggy Forum Participant Posts: 512
    edited December 2016 #2

    Acrylic windows scratch very easily, so don't polish them unless there is a problem with scratches already. Keep a soft clean cloth, and use it only for the windows. There are special polishes if you are trying to remove or lessen scratches which are a  problem
    for you.

  • Hedgehurst
    Hedgehurst Forum Participant Posts: 576
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    edited December 2016 #3

    Thanks, that's useful, and reinforces my gut feeling. They're shining nicely after just lots of water, while I was rinsing the rest of it, so I think I'll leave them that way, then.

  • bobg2674
    bobg2674 Forum Participant Posts: 9
    edited December 2016 #4

    I don't polish my windows but if they get scratched I use T Cut to remove the scratches, I've tried the 'proper' stuff but find T Cut works better and have not had any problems. I'll probably find I've worn a hole in the window in a few years time but will have to wait and see!

  • Hedgehurst
    Hedgehurst Forum Participant Posts: 576
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    edited December 2016 #5

    I don't polish my windows but if they get scratched I use T Cut to remove the scratches, I've tried the 'proper' stuff but find T Cut works better and have not had any problems. I'll probably find I've worn a hole in the window in a few years time but will have to wait and see!

     T-cut? Wow... we used that years ago on our first car, a Datsun Cherry. You're right, it did wear it away... we used it to make the poor thing shiny for our wedding, but afterwards had to get it re-sprayed, it was never the same! Laughing

     

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