HINDSIGHT Plastic Window Restorer? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

domchang · #1 03-03-2003, 08:29 PM

Anyone used this product and if so, is it worth the price?

Click here for their website

Tom McMenamin · #2 03-03-2003, 10:48 PM

I haven't tried it Dom but I have another product in my garage that i am reluctant to use. I'll provide the name on my next post.

The real question is: Is the rear window on the 560SL plastic or vinyl.

If plastic than plastic restorer, If vinyl, What kind of vinyl restorer is out there.

I too would like to hear from some who have attempted rear window restoration.

Heriberto Rosas · #3 03-04-2003, 10:03 AM

If the problem is that the window turned white, use alcohol to get the white out.

JCE · #4 03-04-2003, 10:10 AM

This thread discusses plastic headlight cover cleaning, and has a link to a thread about a company that makes products for polishing aircraft plastic windows.

clouded plastic

Tom McMenamin · #5 03-04-2003, 10:32 AM

Micro-Mesh! That is the product I have in the garage. All that I have read indicates this stuff works. Even folks on this site seem to like it.

Again, my reluctance stems from the same question: Is the rear window Vinyl or Plastic, and does it make a difference when using these types of cleaners/restorers?

Still looking for someone who has done a rear window on a SL?

DanielG · #6 03-04-2003, 11:18 AM

I have the "Operations & Care of SL Tops" guide, that comes with a 560sl, here with me and the last page has instructions on care and cleaning of the soft top. The last line of the page states:

"--Minor scratches or a light surface haze in the plastic windows can be removed with a cleaner/polisher designed for use on plastic. Such products are available at auto parts stores."

so, at least with respect to the 560sl, the window is plastic -- my guess is that it is that way for the whole 107 series. Keep in mind that your top might have been replaced and an aftermarket top might not have a "plastic" window. You could always try the cleaner on a small area of the window as a test.

Tom McMenamin · #7 03-04-2003, 11:29 AM

Finally. the rear window question answered.

Many, many thanks for taking the time to research that item.

Based on the response, I belive the Micro-Mesh will do the trick!

Again, thank you!

Dom! this should help you. I'll let you know what happens when I give it a try!

domchang · #8 03-04-2003, 12:32 PM

Tom

thanks and please let me know how the micromesh stuff works out.....

I'd been using a plastic cleaner/polisher combination that seems to do ok but I want something that also "lubricates" the plastic in order to keep it pliable and less prone to cracking and such.

As an aside, I did a search on the Net last night and the boatowners out there with plastic windows (which I am assuming are similar to our softtop windows) seem to swear by the use of Pledge as a cleaner of plastic windows! anyone hear of this or tried it on a softtop's windows?

dom