Anyone here have any experience polishing out the the micro fine scratches that are incredibly common to aircraft windshields ??

 

Plastic polish will not remove clarity defects that are within the plastic or deep scratches but it will remove external/surface scratching and oxidation (yellowing).

Prior to application of a plastic polish ensure that the surface is clean and free from dust particles by washing with a soft cloth and warm water. Be cognizant that heat may cause the plastics to deform

LexanŽ is a registered trademark for SABIC Innovative Plastics' (formerly General Electric Plastics) brand of polycarbonate resin thermoplastic
Use a plastic polish that is safe for all types of clear and coloured (polycarbonate) type plastics i.e. LexanŽ, Perspex, Lucite and most clear acrylics - Novus 1 2 3

The type of polishing cloth you use will make a difference; nonabrasive, absorbent and lint free. Uses a soft 100% cotton towel (Swisswax or Zymol) avoid using polyester (Microfiber), which can scratch unprotected plastics.

If using a machine polisher (Novas 2 & 3) use low speed and light pressure with a clean 100% cotton bonnet (as opposed to foam) to avoid overheating the plastic

Novus 1 - gently cleans all plastics without scratching, leaves a lustrous shine that resists fogging, repels dust, and eliminates static.

Novus 2 - removes fine scratches, haziness, and abrasions from most plastics (exceptional for removing scratches from Plexiglas). Use repeatedly and restore faded and discoloured plastics.

Novus 3 -removes medium scratches and abrasions from most acrylic surfaces.

 

The windshield is of acrylic plastic and not Lexan or polycarbonate. Same applies ??

 

There are almost as many 'plastics' as there are polymers.

Poly(methyl methacrylate) often called acrylic glass , is a transparent thermoplastic, often used as a light or shatter-resistant alternative to glass (Plexiglas™) Common usages include space and sports helmets, clear high performance windshields and semi-convertible acrylic Targa tops, aircraft canopies (F series jet fighters including the F-22 Raptor) and bullet resistant windows.

 

Any thoughts on the #17 and #10 product as follows:
http://www.meguiarsdirect.com/catego...v/clearplastic

 

any way to polish the same small scratches/pits in a glass windshield?

 

Polishing Glass - http://www.autopia.org/forum/guide-d...ml#post1457675

 

I was under the assumption that aircraft windshields were polycarbonate didn't know that haha

 

thank you very much for the info, from your experience does it work? To be specific, Im looking to get rid of as much of the sandblasted look of my windshield which is mostly visible when facing sunlight.

 

micro mesh kit, used on commercial aircraft. BUT if you don't use proper teqnique you will end up with a mess.

 

Those are actual pitting of the glass...you're not going to polish that down.

I'm pretty sure you can file a claim with insurance company and pay a deductable and it won't raise your rates. Check with your agent. Then you can just get it done at the dealer with OEM windshield.

 

I would never let the dealer do it, most likely they send someone who is a glass guy, but I guess I will end up going the route of replacing the windshield at some point.