Jinjo14 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 So during songran this year my wife slathered both bike and car (as apparently everyone in thailand does) with a whitewash made from some kind of perfumed powder mixed with water. When washed off, car and bike no problem; except the windshield of the bike (plastic) which is still stained. Any suggestions of how to remove? Or just replace and lesson learnt? Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Pomthai Posted August 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2014 The best thing to do as you say above is just replace the wife. I hope you've learned your lesson. P.s You could also probably get a new screen too. 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZigZagMan Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I have used a plastic cleaner/polish made by McGuires. Used it on a plastic car window and did an OK job. The same stuff is used on airplane windows I was told. No idea if it's sold in Thailand though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerkid Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 polish with toothpaste 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Your fingernail. Seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I have used a plastic cleaner/polish made by McGuires. Used it on a plastic car window and did an OK job. The same stuff is used on airplane windows I was told. No idea if it's sold in Thailand though. Wow polishing airplane windows-that,s one hell of a dangerous job Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garry Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 The best thing to do as you say above is just replace the wife. I hope you've learned your lesson. P.s You could also probably get a new screen too. I nearly spat my coffee out lmao :D Sent from my SM-T211 using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ATF Posted August 10, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2014 I would complain to the dealer that PCX's are not Songkran resistant. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinjo14 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Share Posted August 10, 2014 The best thing to do as you say above is just replace the wife. I hope you've learned your lesson. P.s You could also probably get a new screen too.I nearly spat my coffee out lmao :D Sent from my SM-T211 using Tapatalk I spat it out :) lol I will try the toothpaste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chao Lao Beach Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 polish with toothpaste But not gel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 May sound odd but spray Sonax or WD40 on it. Then clean with anything........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wong! Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Or vaseline. I treat all my plastics with it. Keeps them looking like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firefox999uk Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Brasso or Toothpaste. Have a Nive Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regyai Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Ideally you need 'Polywatch' - this with a cloth and effort will polish out the plastic screen. Its relatively expensive (for a liquid polish) and possibly hard to find in Thailand. But as a second option get a tube of 'wenol' metal polish (prevalent in Thailand any hardware shop) apply the same cloth/effort regime ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 You really don't want to use any abrasive, like toothpaste on a plastic windscreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regyai Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Both the products I mention are used in the trade to polish 'plastic' glass on vintage watches...fear not for your few hundred baht PCX screen ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) polish with toothpaste Toothpaste can polish!... Easy to understand, I will not forget Edited August 11, 2014 by Tchooptip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tchooptip Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 May sound odd but spray Sonax or WD40 on it. Then clean with anything........ WD40 certainly not on plastic it would kind of dissolved it, WD40 is a petroleum product, plastic too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 (edited) polish with toothpaste Toothpaste can polish!... Easy to understand, I will not forget Yes, it does polish, but, it will make transparent things opaque because of all the micro-scratches (except glass as it's harder than the tooth-paste granules). Edited August 11, 2014 by KarenBravo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cylon Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 The headlight covers on my Vigo have gone cloudy , when some one has tried all these products post the results please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HUAHIN62 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Try vinigar on a small portion and see the result. If I am correct the powder they use contains lime and the stains is due to that. Next time just wash the vehicle asap after songkran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pokerkid Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 The headlight covers on my Vigo have gone cloudy , when some one has tried all these products post the results please http://wonderfulengineering.com/15-uses-for-toothpaste-you-didnt-know-before/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harrry Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I have used a plastic cleaner/polish made by McGuires. Used it on a plastic car window and did an OK job. The same stuff is used on airplane windows I was told. No idea if it's sold in Thailand though. Wow polishing airplane windows-that,s one hell of a dangerous job They do wait until the plane has leveled out to throw the dirty water over the screen and offer to wash it. I second toothpaste not on a sheet of cloth but a thick bunched up pad of cotton cloth or cotton waste if you can get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lvr181 Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 The best thing to do as you say above is just replace the wife. I hope you've learned your lesson. P.s You could also probably get a new screen too. I nearly spat my coffee out lmao Sent from my SM-T211 using Tapatalk I spat it out lol I will try the toothpaste Carefully and lightly so it does not scratch the plastic. This idea has been around for years and is also useful for cleaning headlights that are not glass, on many modern motor vehicles, once the lens has that "cloudy" look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wat dee Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Next year don't wait till August. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Aw shucks, it can't be to bad cleaning the windscreen at 850kph. All you got to do is lean out the side window! [attachment=278760:CropperCapture32.jpg] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangraiTony Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I am reading many suggestions for tooth paste or Brasso. My suggestion is to NOT use anything porous otherwise it Matt scratch. My suggestion would be to use Ammonia. If that doesn't remove it then I would try Vinager or a Citrus such as Orange or Lemmn. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 The headlight covers on my Vigo have gone cloudy , when some one has tried all these products post the results please I would pay a company to polish them. But if you want to do it your self then start with 500 wet and dry then 1000, 2000, 4000 then go on to a polish then finaly a wax. You will find youtube videos detailing the steps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacChang Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 I like this thread, funniest one all day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacChang Posted August 11, 2014 Share Posted August 11, 2014 Aw shucks, it can't be to bad cleaning the windscreen at 850kph. All you got to do is lean out the side window! CropperCapture32.jpg That kid will be hated by the pilots. He's supposed to use the ladder lol. "STEPPING ON MY SEATS!!!" Anyways they hate each other usually anyways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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