do I really need to buy stuff for plastic?

[scrumblero]

I normally use plastic polish I buy at tap to clean up old lenses and boat windshields.. but I'm out.... :x
cant I use something else I might have around to take the years off that old acrylic?

 

[KJV]

i've been told "toothpaste".
though i have yet to try it.

 

[Fireproof]

I can tell you what to NOT use . . . anything that contains alcohol (including “Windex” type window cleaners), ammonia, or strong solvents! These can “craze” the plastic and crazing is very difficult to remove, short of sanding it out . . . not a good thing. Check anything you consider using for any of those ingredients. This goes wether your acrylic is old or new.

 

[aka_locojoe]

i've been told "toothpaste".
though i have yet to try it.

http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewto ... &sk=t&sd=d

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

Toothpaste.

I did it more and more, And it kept working, As you can see from the pictures.

I then switched to headlight cleaner, but why not just use the toothpaste...haha

 

[scrumblero]

I think I'll give sandpaper and toothpaste a try!! :mrgreen:

 

[deorman]

Not necessarily recommended for windshields or helmet visors, but for reflectors or signal lights Nevrdull wadding polish. Give it a good stiff rub, let it haze and buff it off. Do the chrome while you're down there. :wink:
http://www.nevrdull.com/

 

[scrumblero]

Not necessarily recommended for windshields or helmet visors, but for reflectors or signal lights Nevrdull wadding polish. Give it a good stiff rub, let it haze and buff it off. Do the chrome while you're down there. :wink:
http://www.nevrdull.com/

OOOO I love that stuff!! I had the hardest time finding it till I figured out Eagle One bought em and changed the can I gotta try that! :mrgreen:

 

[sensor]

rubbing coumpound on a wool pad,followed by glaze, and a good waxing after that will bring them back(unless the plastics crazed then youll have to sand it like youd color sand paint then do the 3 steps after.
works on the newer car lamp housings as well