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Old 04-21-2008, 10:32 AM   #1
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soft top care?

What is the suggested way to clean the soft windows. I know their is soft top cleaner but my top is ok it's just the windows are filty any suggestion before I spray them with windex and potentially damage them.

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Old 04-21-2008, 10:34 AM   #2
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no windex!!
just use mild soapy water

the windex will make them foggy over time
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Old 04-21-2008, 10:37 AM   #3
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i use plastic/vinyl boat window polish for the windows and mild detergent and boat top protectant. i find its a little less expensive and comes in bigger bottles than some of those jeep specific top care kits.
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Old 04-21-2008, 11:09 AM   #4
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Also be very careful what you choose to wipe them with. Paper towels, for example, can scratch them pretty badly. I bought one of those Zorbee type cloths, but a soft rag will work also. Another thing is don't wipe them dry whatever you do.

I put a new top on a month or two ago and bought 303 protectant from suggestions on here. It works great for the fabric, mud and dirt washes off much easier. I used it on the windows, but it's similar to armor-all and makes the windows greasy for a while. It did make them shiny, but then when you remove them you get slimy.

I've been using plain water recently. If you clean them often, you usually don't need soap. I also have novus that I bought because my old windows were scratched, but I haven't used it on the new ones yet.
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Old 04-21-2008, 11:18 AM   #5
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Soap and water to clean.Plexus spray to keep them scratch free.
http://www.autogeek.net/plexplasclea.html
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Old 04-21-2008, 06:19 PM   #6
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303 Aerospace Protectant™

This stuff is simply amazing. It brought back the life to my soft top, and lasts way longer than anything else...

I bought it at a local boating supply.
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Old 04-21-2008, 07:21 PM   #7
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Lysol to clean with a dusting rag. Keep both in my doors and just wipe em down during a gas fillup.
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Old 04-21-2008, 07:34 PM   #8
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Awsome, Thanks I was very close to using the old windex thanks for the heads up
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Old 04-21-2008, 07:50 PM   #9
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I use what the pros use to clean soft top windows: cloth diapers and warm water. My son worked as an auto body detail man while in high school and I learned it from him. Works great, no scratchs on the windows.
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Old 04-22-2008, 01:42 AM   #10
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Soap and water to clean.Plexus spray to keep them scratch free.
http://www.autogeek.net/plexplasclea.html
X2 on the Plexus spray. Works great, cleans the windows really well. As mentioned use a soft cloth.
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Old 04-22-2008, 08:01 AM   #11
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My tinted windows are scratched all to hell from tree branches rubbing them. I found this black magic stuff at the auto parts store that's supposed to work on boats, convertible top windows, and it says it even fixes scratched CDs. It actually made my windows look pretty freakin good.
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Old 04-22-2008, 08:29 AM   #12
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I just cleaned my top yesterday.The windows were hazy-not scratched.I figured that I had nothing to loose so I just used Turtle Wax(safe for clear coat)paste wax on the windows.Came out great.
HINT: I did not let the wax dry on the plastic
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Old 04-22-2008, 01:49 PM   #13
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plexus for cleaning...the novus 3 step system will take out some of the scratches, I've recently become a big fan of novus after a lot of doubt.
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Old 04-22-2008, 02:44 PM   #14
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another vote for plexxus with a very soft cloth - but not till AFTER the majority of dirt/grime is removed with lots of water and sheepskin type of mitt

Baby them and they'll stay clear and last for a lonnnng time
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Old 04-22-2008, 02:59 PM   #15
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Can you get Plexus at Autozone or other car stores?
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