Center Console Windshield Polishing with Marine 31 Clear Vinyl Restorer & Protectant
The acrylic poly-carbonate windshield on Bob's recently purchased Boston Whaler was full of shallow swirl marks caused by improper cleaning; the culprit is probably a cheap glass cleaner and tatty shop towels. Obviously the previous owner hadn't seen our segments on Ship Shape TV...:nomore:
Anyway, when Andre detailed the boat last weekend he gave the windshield some much needed TLC. His products of choice included Marine 31 Plastic Clear and Clear Vinyl Restorer & Protectant. This duo is strong enough to tackle yellowing on clear vinyl windows, cloudy eisenglas and dull, swirled-out poly-carbonate windshields.
As you can see it was in dire need of a good polishing.
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Marine 31 to the rescue!
He started off by cleaning it with Marine 31 Plastic Clear. This foaming cleaner removes dirt and grime while depositing an anti-static coating that keeps the material cleaner in between washes.
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Marine 31 Clear Vinyl Restorer & Protectant was then applied using a Porter Cable 7424xp equipped with a white foam polishing pad. You don't want to use anything more aggressive than a POLISHING foam pad because you can mar the surface.
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After a few passes clarity was restored! Now Bob will be able to see clearly. :)
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Marine 31 Clear Vinyl Restorer & Protectant also contains a protectant that shields against UV rays and environmental contaminants. If Bob regularly cleans the windshield with Marine 31 Plastic Clear (which he will ;) ), Andre will never have to polish it again.
On Marine31.com
Marine 31 Clear Vinyl Restorer & Protectant
Marine 31 Plastic Clear
Porter Cable 7424XP Dual Action Polisher
Lake Country 5 1/2 inch Flat Foam Pads
Re: Center Console Windshield Polishing with Marine 31 Clear Vinyl Restorer & Protectant
Nice!
I know most boat owners don't know how to remove scratches out of their windscreens and other windows because every boat I see has nothing but scratched up windows.
This should show others the way....
Good job.
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Re: Center Console Windshield Polishing with Marine 31 Clear Vinyl Restorer & Protectant
Nice job Andre! Nice and clear now. If I end up doing any boats this winter I'll have to remember this thread. Thanks for the write-up Nick.
Walter
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Re: Center Console Windshield Polishing with Marine 31 Clear Vinyl Restorer & Protectant
Can you use this same method on eisen glass?
Re: Center Console Windshield Polishing with Marine 31 Clear Vinyl Restorer & Protectant
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bryan25rs
Can you use this same method on eisen glass?
Yes. :)