Scratched vinyl windows
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Nancy
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Some prior tenant/owner cleaned acrilic windows with something scratchy. Does anyone know how to or know what to use on them to restore clarity & shine?
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@Nancy now i have not tried this so don't know if it will work, just a suggestion. I wonder if DVD/Cd scratch remover would work?
Kimberly Gayheart
on Dec 08, 2013
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Cleaning Guidelines never use anything but dish soap, many people don't know this but here they are! Things You'll NeedSpray bottleRubber squeegee220- and 400-grit wet/dry sandpaperInstructions1Place the Plexiglas on a clean work surface. Determine which side the haze is on by looking down the side of the Plexiglas, looking for the haze in the reflection of the surface. Make sure the side with the haze is on top.2Fill the spray bottle with water. Wrap a piece of 220-grit sandpaper around the foam block. Sand the surface with wet 220-grit sandpaper, frequently applying water to the surface with the spray bottle. Sand the surface until there is a uniform look and all of the haze is gone. Spray it with water and wipe off any sanding residue using a squeegee. Dry off the Plexiglas using the flannel towels and verify that all of the haze is gone and the surface is clear. It’s possible to remove minor scratches and abrasions from acrylic. One technique is to apply a thin, even coat of automobile polish (not cleaner polish) or floor or automobile wax with a clean, soft cloth. Follow by buffing lightly with a clean, damp cloth to remove static electricity, which attracts dirt.Scratches:Another way to remove fine scratches and haziness from acrylic is to use a mild abrasive polish such as Novus No. 2. To remove heavier scratches and abrasions, try Novus No. 3.
Sherrie
on Dec 08, 2013
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If it is just a haze you can try polishing it with toothpaste and a soft cloth. Toothpaste is a mild abrasive that is often used to polish headlight lamps on your car. You can see videos of that on youtube to see how well it works.
Pat Dollar
on Dec 08, 2013
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We manufacture VINYL windows and we use a piece of microfiber or terry cloth, preferably in the same color of the vinyl, dabbed in plain lacquer thinner to gently rub off the scratch from the vinyl and it works wonders. *** U.S. Window Factory (GA), Inc. ***
U. S. Window Factory, Inc.
on Dec 09, 2013
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@Judy Lacquer Thinner is Lacquer Thinner and Paint Thinner is Paint Thinner. This is incredibly awesome info @U. S. Window Factory, Inc. I am unclear (as I think others are) if the poster @Nancy is asking about the vinyl frame or the glass (maybe a pleixglas) itself. as I suspect that would make a difference.
Building Moxie
on Dec 09, 2013
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try the headlight cleaner. I just did my dad's 1995 toyota headlights and they are looking close to new. I would suggest anything you try to do so in an inconspicuous area first to see how it goes. Here are some suggestions I found online for you.... http://www.doityourself.com/stry/5-tips-for-cleaning-plexiglass-windows#b I did notice it says NOT to use ammonia or anything with ammonia like windex or window cleaner as this results in etching.
Connie
on Dec 10, 2013
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