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bkoelbel posted 07-29-2011 09:31 AM ET (US)
Gents -
After scouring (no pun intended) the search engine on this topic...I came up with many 'fixes' once the windshield is scratched or mildly damaged.
However, what do you guys use for the simple, day to day cleaning?
I found a manufacturers sticker sternly warning about not using commercial window products like Windex.....
What have you all had success with....I'm on Boston Harbor with very sticky, salty waters.
Thanks in advance.....
K Albus posted 07-29-2011 10:00 AM ET (US)
I normally use lots of fresh water and a clean microfiber towel. I often trailer my boat long distances, and as a result end up with bugs splattered across the windshield. If the water and towel won't remove the bugs, I carefully use my fingertips and/or finger nails to remove them, again with lots of fresh water being applied.
I also occasionally wash my windshield with mild boat soap and a microfiber cleaning mitt, again, with lots of clean fresh water being applied.
Milepost43 posted 07-30-2011 10:25 PM ET (US)
Think this cleaner is the BEST....
http://www.plexusdirect.com/
davej14 posted 07-31-2011 10:53 AM ET (US)
I second recommendation for Plexus by Milepost43. I've been using it for four years on the windshield and gauges. It is costly but in my opinion well worth it.
sblack posted 08-02-2011 01:43 AM ET (US)
You should check out the meguiar's Vinyl & Rubber protectant for all windshields and any isenglass cleaning. It does not contain ammonia which is tough on center console windows and clear isenglass. It cleans, lubricates & protects all in one.
I miss New England fishing (1982-1989) comapred to what we have out here. The only bummer was the time window, but man it was always so reliable back there.
lakeman posted 08-02-2011 06:20 AM ET (US)
After cleaning, I have tried colonites, insulstor wax on it with good results. It is the same wax I use on my ladies Corvette, if that tells you something.
Swellmonster posted 08-03-2011 10:16 PM ET (US)
When towing long distance, use pam cooking spray or wrap your windshield in saran wrap

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Author	Topic: Windshield Maintenance on 2001 21' Outrage
bkoelbel	posted 07-29-2011 09:31 AM ET (US) Gents - After scouring (no pun intended) the search engine on this topic...I came up with many 'fixes' once the windshield is scratched or mildly damaged. However, what do you guys use for the simple, day to day cleaning? I found a manufacturers sticker sternly warning about not using commercial window products like Windex..... What have you all had success with....I'm on Boston Harbor with very sticky, salty waters. Thanks in advance.....
K Albus	posted 07-29-2011 10:00 AM ET (US) I normally use lots of fresh water and a clean microfiber towel. I often trailer my boat long distances, and as a result end up with bugs splattered across the windshield. If the water and towel won't remove the bugs, I carefully use my fingertips and/or finger nails to remove them, again with lots of fresh water being applied. I also occasionally wash my windshield with mild boat soap and a microfiber cleaning mitt, again, with lots of clean fresh water being applied.
Milepost43	posted 07-30-2011 10:25 PM ET (US) Think this cleaner is the BEST.... http://www.plexusdirect.com/
davej14	posted 07-31-2011 10:53 AM ET (US) I second recommendation for Plexus by Milepost43. I've been using it for four years on the windshield and gauges. It is costly but in my opinion well worth it.
sblack	posted 08-02-2011 01:43 AM ET (US) You should check out the meguiar's Vinyl & Rubber protectant for all windshields and any isenglass cleaning. It does not contain ammonia which is tough on center console windows and clear isenglass. It cleans, lubricates & protects all in one. I miss New England fishing (1982-1989) comapred to what we have out here. The only bummer was the time window, but man it was always so reliable back there.
lakeman	posted 08-02-2011 06:20 AM ET (US) After cleaning, I have tried colonites, insulstor wax on it with good results. It is the same wax I use on my ladies Corvette, if that tells you something.
Swellmonster	posted 08-03-2011 10:16 PM ET (US) When towing long distance, use pam cooking spray or wrap your windshield in saran wrap