Cleaning soft top windows-resolved

[dynaguy]

I want to keep what I can that came originally on my '66 Survivor. Any ideas on how to get the plastic windows clean? Pretty sure my upholstery guy can sew the minor damage. Thanks Pat

[spl310]

Put down a layer of towels in the house to protect the plastic. Use mag wheel polish and a towel. You will be surprised at the results.

[dynaguy]

Great Sid, I'll give it a try. Thanks, Pat

[spl310]

You are welcome! I did this years ago and saved a top. If the windows are brittle it will not work, but if they are pliable, then this will scrub off the mess and will make them serviceable in many cases.

[Toptech360]

Thats what I used also. It's amazing it brings them back quite alot.

[spl310]

Dynaguy, why don't you take pictures as you go along?

[dynaguy]

I worked on the passenger side window a bit last night with the mag wheel polish I had, noticeable improvement. Searched YouTube and found that Meguires has a product for this application, might get some and give it a try also. Pat

[Alvin]

Searched and came across this thread!
I wanted to clean my soft top windows before storing it in my attic. The windows had become hazy. I simply scrubbed them down with Simple Green and a cloth.
Before


After


Not bad for a 35+ yr old top, but now that I've learned about the mag polish trick maybe I can get the windows totally clear!

[Bwk2000]

I did the wheel polish thing when I first got mine to bring it ‘back to new’ (more or less), but it’s not something I would want to do repeatedly on that plastic. Your results with Simple Green turned out well, it will likely become part of my Fall storage routine.