Scratched windshield

[parkflyrer 50]

Hello..any advise on how to fix these clear parts..any advice is greatly appreciated thanks

[Ramfins59]

You can use a polishing kit that has progressively finer grades of cloths, or, Novus 2 plastic Polish.  Either one will take some time but should do the job for you.  Both products can be found at a well-stocked hobby shop or online.

[XJ6]

I myself use a product call Novus 1, 2 And 3 .... 3 is the more abrasive cleaner works well on removing scratched followed by step 2 for milder scratches and finish up with the 1 for a clean clear shine 

My  LHS has this product in stock there is where I get mine 

Novus 2 and 1 followed in that order work well also In polishing up after painting your prized model

it's a Good product if you can get your hands on some get all 3 I have had very good luck in removing BLEMISHES and SCRATCHS from clear plastic 

Good luck hope this helps 

XJ6?

Edited July 22, 2015 by XJ6
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[Roadrunner]

Another option is to get one of the multi sided fingernail buffers, and work it over with that, followed by the Novus system.

[Crazy Ed]

   If you or a neighbor/friend has used one of the many Headlight Polishing sets you've got all the Sanding Pads and Polish's you'll need in the leftovers. You won't need the most agressive sanding papers/pads for what you've got there, and although one of the foam balls could be used it'd cause one heck of a mess

[StevenGuthmiller]

If you're on a budget, the finest sand paper you can get your hands on, (several progressively finer grits) and some tooth paste for polishing can work wonders as well.

Probably not going to get as fine a job as a polishing kit, but you'll save a few bucks.

Personally, I use the Micro Mesh polishing pads.

 

Steve

[Nacho Z]

Depending on how deep some of the scratches / scuffs are, you could try dipping the windshield in Future.  It isn't a cure all but it will take care on minor problems.

[Muncie]

this is going to be one of those ask 20 different model builders - get 30 different answers - good news is what you have looks restorable

Remember trying toothpaste in my youth - turns out Mom always got the kind with heavy abrasive - just fogged up the plastic.  Still use the same toothapste and wonder why I have any teeth - Now it would be a good start for finer polishes on a plastic windshield.

I've had good luck with the Flex-i-file #3210 Triple-Grit polisher/finisher stick from the local hobby shop with a final polish using Mequiar's cleaner wax.  It seems to work best for a very mild mid abrasive.  Take it slow - I've cracked the glass with too much pressure on it.

 

[Snake45]

Another option is to get one of the multi sided fingernail buffers, and work it over with that, followed by the Novus system.

Yeah, go to Walmart and get a cheap 3-"file" nail set made by Trim. The three grits will take almost anything out faster and easier than you would believe. I've removed scratches with the Trim boards in just a few minutes and ended up with parts at least as clear as stuff I've worked on for an hour with liquid or paste polishes. The pics you posted look like good candidates for the Trim treatment.

[charlie8575]

I've used toothpaste and Novus both with decent success.

If you use the Novus, it might be wise to give the window unit a wipe-down with some alcohol to get any of the silicone residue off of the window to make sure you don't have any problems with any glue or paint.

Charlie Larkin

[Jantrix]

I just did one like that for my '57 and just used some McGuires compound on a soft rag.

Edited July 24, 2015 by Jantrix

[parkflyrer 50]

Thanks guys for all your suggestions greatly appreciated..I went with the future method it worked great all the scratches disappeared only marks left are a very small cloudy spot...otherwise worked perfectly thanks again