Salt stains on clears - removal?
Submitted by tonyb on Sat, 2010-01-30 20:40
Does anyone have any tips on how to remove the salt stains from clears? Must be somthing out there that removes it. Have tried windex and a 50/50 water & metho mix that have not worked.
mightymouse
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car polish (ice) works well
car polish (ice) works well i use it on mine or go to a outdoor curtin place they would have something for sure
be careful as metho may melt your clears
PJAY
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try mr sheen?
try mr sheen?
The Kimberley....perfect one day and more perfect the next!!!
DazSamFishing
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easy off bam... otherwise
easy off bam... otherwise your clears may be weathered (sun damaged) & the stains will be permanent.
Alan James
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I can tell you what doesn't work
Plexus plastic cleaner protectant and polish sold to me buy a reputable boat shop for $20+. Absolutely useless!
Salmo
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use vinegar
it neutralises/oxidise the sodium...wash the vinegar off with very mind soapwater then wipe down with polyvinyl car cloth...
Billcollector
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regular use of Mr Sheen
regular use of Mr Sheen keeps them clear and easy to clean each time
Frank F
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There's a product called
There's a product called Plexus from whitworths
http://www.whitworths.com.au/main_itemdetail.asp?item=65144&search123=plexus&intAbsolutePage=1
Rod P
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It really depends on what
It really depends on what your clears are made of?
There are different products for different materials. I have a cleaner, a polish the whole shooting match. Ring someone like Hillarys boat shop and tell them what your clears ar emade of and they shoul dbe able to help.
Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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Plexus!
I use Plexus, was recommended to me by one of the best Trimmers around and works for me. I stock it at my shop but sold out atm!
wadetolley
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Hey ryan
Hey Ryan! Do you just soap and water your clears, then when there dry apply the Plexus. Do you have do apply like polish, or just wipe them with a sift cloth with plexus on it?. Cheers
Ryan Thipthorp (not verified)
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me!
Yeh Wade, mild soapy water then dry off. After that, spray Plexus on clear in a small area and run in with clean soft cloth then rub off!
tonyb
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Thanks Guys. I tired the
Thanks Guys. I tired the Vinegar and Mr Sheen. Vinegar worked but was harder to remove than with Mr Sheen. As Mr Sheen is a lot cheaper than $25 for a can of Plexus I will probably stick to that but may just get 1 can to see if it is any better. I guess it may be a better protector now the clears are actually clear.
sunshine
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Aircraft windscreens
Given Plexus is specifically designed to use with plastic aircraft windscreens and actually fills and hides small scratches it MUST be good - I swear by it however I have ONE clear (port side) that has discoloured when all the others remain crystal clear, not subject to bore water overspray or anything else I can identify and the actual clear feels sticky to touch - you would have to believe it was made of a different material.
Like Ryan said the guy who made all our clears recommends Plexus and my experience only reinforces that recommendation - I wash with warm soapy water, dry and then coat with plexus and the bonus is that it works on the screens and repels water like nothing else.