Cleaning polycarbonate Windows & Wax
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Anybody any recommendation for cleaning my polycarbonate Windows. I've noticed there seems to be fallout (small rust spots) marks on each window. I don't want to use a abrasive.

Is general fallout cleaner ok on scratch resistant polycarbonate?

Also any recommendation for the first wax / polish treatment on my fresh paintwork?

I've never been into car detailing, but I'm hoping to keep the paint tip top.

Class C 3rd Place Avon 2011 14.18 @101mph

No idea with the windows as everything ive ever used has scrathced them to some degree...

Paintwise i wouldnt use a wax/hard type polish, just more of a glaze polish just to create a barrier thatll keep the paint smooth n fresh for quite a while before the need of any compounds or cuts

Again, no clue with polycarb windows but after some research I went with Collinite 845 for some newly painted wheels. the resulting finish is fantastic and after a week of daily driving the dirt, grime and brake dust just wipes off.

http://www.collinite.com/automotive-wax/

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First of all, you can buy fallout remover , I sell valet pro dragons breath !!! there are other brands . You will usually see them on white cars, like you say yellow dots. The solution dissolves the fallout so it can then be rinsed away to save the need for using cutting compounds or clay bars !
Now have a look at this stuff

http://www.polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/gyeon-q2-trim.html

It puts a clear film of protection over the plastic to protect from scratches etc , they do them for loads of things and are very impressive.

There's an unclear rule on waxing a freshly painted car, it usually 6-8 weeks you can not wax to let the paint finish breathing ! normal hand polish of glaze is fine .
The collinite stuff is durable and cheap but there are hundreds to choose form these days.

Edited by cossierick on 1st Jan, 2016.

In terms of the first polish, I used an autoglym lifeshine kit ( I think lots of cars offer this at the dealership when you get them new). It's more like a paint sealant than an abrasive. I can't fully judge as my car has been in the garage ever since as it's not yet roadworthy (around 5 years now), but it is like new and as shiny as the day it was painted. I know several people who have done the same and their cars still look like new.

For clear plastics, I swear by 'Meguiar's Deep Crystal Paint Cleaner'. Clearly not sold for plastics, but it's the only thing I found to restore polycarbonate and acrylics. Takes all the minute scratches,haze, crud out quickly Makes them look like new. Don't know what's in it but doesn't seem abrasive at all.

You'll probably find it cheaper than at Halfords, but for reference, this is the one...

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For polycarb windows i use t-cut on a damp cloth then polish the windows with just cheap car polish...turtle wax of the likes. Works perfect and i have been doing it on rally and race cars for years

Jonny

If policarb is anything like most jdm car head lights, t cut and a bloody good buff works a treat
And a decent uv protectic lacquer is supposed to help stop scratches and discolouration

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Thanks guys, I'll give it a try.

Class C 3rd Place Avon 2011 14.18 @101mph