Cleaning windshields

[aerobat95]

Hey guys....I am about to place an order with Aircraft Spruce for some needed supplies.  My question is what do ya'll use to clean your windows?  I have heard some people use Pledge????  I currently have been using Plexus.  Any thoughts???

 

Ray

[201er]

Plexus

[jetdriven]

Ray, we have been using Clearview, and it works great. It even cleaned oil form a leaky crank seal off the windshield with one try.  5$ a can, its les than half the price of Plexus.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/avlcvcc.php

[201er]

^ More like 1/3 the price cause that's a 13oz can so comparable plexus is nearly $18. But is it just as good? The plexus seems really expensive but it does an outstanding job and lasts a long time. I would be thrilled to pay less for same but wouldn't really want to pay less for less in this case.

[OR75]

You can find Plexus for cheaper in auto or motorcycle shop. Or places like Tap Plastics.

An "Aviation" label or  part # <=> inflated prices

 

[kerry]

I've used lemon pledge in the past and it works good.  Recently I've been using a lemon pledge knock off product from the dollar store.  I like it better than lemon pledge.  To me it seem about the same as plexus.  You can't beat a buck per can.

[mooney2201]

pledge.works great,has wax in it,,makes bug removal a cinch....dont use anything with alcohol base in it...

[fantom]

Water, applied by lovings hands :-)

[M016576]

Has anyone tried using car headlight cleaner on the windshield?  I just used some on the headlights for my jetta and they basically look brand new now... I was thinking about using it on a small corner of one of 91H's windows to see if it would clear up any imperfections (I've got a few marks here and there from my cover being whipped around in the wind from a few of my weekend trips... Prior to my Bruce's cover purchase:  word to the wise- with a cheap cover you get what you pay for).

[kerry]

Quote: M016576

Has anyone tried using car headlight cleaner on the windshield?  I just used some on the headlights for my jetta and they basically look brand new now... I was thinking about using it on a small corner of one of 91H's windows to see if it would clear up any imperfections (I've got a few marks here and there from my cover being whipped around in the wind from a few of my weekend trips... Prior to my Bruce's cover purchase:  word to the wise- with a cheap cover you get what you pay for).

[jetdriven]

We wash our aircraft cover in the front-loading washing machine every couple monthes when we are using it regularly.

[fantom]

Quote: M016576

Has anyone tried using car headlight cleaner on the windshield?  

[fantom]

Quote: jetdriven

We wash our aircraft cover in the front-loading washing machine every couple monthes when we are using it regularly.

[M016576]

Quote: jetdriven

We wash our aircraft cover in the front-loading washing machine every couple monthes when we are using it regularly.

[M016576]

Quote: fantom

I'd try a product like Micro Mesh first. It was developed specifically for polishing jet windshields to maintain optical clarity.  Great for repairing scratches and overspray also. 

[lahso]

Quote: fantom

Water, applied by lovings hands :-)

[N601RX]

3M makes an aircraft window restore system that they say will remove hazing.  I havn't saw it in person, but here is the link to their web site.  They have some before and after pictures.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Aerospace/Aircraft/Solutions/Aviation-Window-Restoration-System/

[Shadrach]

Quote: N601RX

3M makes an aircraft window restore system that they say will remove hazing.  I havn't saw it in person, but here is the link to their web site.  They have some before and after pictures.

http://solutions.3m.com/wps/portal/3M/en_US/Aerospace/Aircraft/Solutions/Aviation-Window-Restoration-System/