Black plastic mirrors

[99saturnsc1]

I have two problems with my black plastic mirrors; one is that they are marred with bugs or ater spots or something that doesn't want to come off, second I have water spots on the miror it's self how to remove?

[raydoug]

I regularly buff my glass and mirrors with NXT to remove water spots. You can also buy glass wax, but why bother when NXT cleans and protects.

[LnkPrkSoldier]

nxt cleans? i thought it only protected. anybody else want to add to this??

[99saturnsc1]

I believe he is refering to NXT Glass cleaner. My biggest question in the original post, however is what to do with the mirror housing. NXT that as well?

[raydoug]

While I believe NXT (wax, not window cleaner) has no abrasive cleaners, the solvents (or whatever it is) in the wax/polymer treatment does a great job of removing water spots on glass.

[99saturnsc1]

I'll try that, thanx. Any thoughts on the plastic mirror housing?

[Mike Phillips]

Originally posted by 99saturnsc1
I'll try that, thanx. Any thoughts on the plastic mirror housing?

Hi 99saturnsc1,

If you have water spots on plastic housings like your mirrors, you can try using a vinyl cleaner with a nylon brush. Meguiar's makes a dedicated vinyl cleaner call M39 Vinyl Cleaner.

[99saturnsc1]

Thanks Mike I'll get a bottle in my next order. Thats just the answer I wanted.

[trubluscrew]

To add to Mike's #39 suggestion, I use #40 on top of the #39. It gives it a nice shine and adds UV protection

[99saturnsc1]

Thanx for that. Are these products found in the consumer line or proffessional of Meguiars web site?....By the way Big to Meguiars my car looks outstanding, except the few swirls I can't chase away, all thanx to Meguiar products I've been using for years and might I say NXT ROCKS!! I just Qd'd the Saturn tonight even though it's gonna rain tommorrow but @ least it will be well protected (NXT waxed on Friday.) anyway thanx again

[Tim Lingor]

Hey 99saturnsc1

Quick question, are your mirrors a smooth hard black plastic? If so, I suggest using Meguiar's PlastX and a MF towel. The PlastX will remove any light marring while providing a protective coating.

PlastX



I hope this helps!

Tim

[99saturnsc1]

Yes, hard shiny smooth black plastic. Plastx is a proud member of my arsenal but has not yet come out to battle other than headlights, taillights and instument cluster. Thanks, always glad to find new uses for old favorites.

[Tim Lingor]

Hey,

Yep, those are the ones. Use PlastX with a MF cloth. Really work the product in using side to side motions only. When the product basically turns clear, remove with another MF towel. Give that a try!

Tim

[99saturnsc1]

too cool I'll try it tommorrow if it's not rainingcan't wait

[99saturnsc1]

Originally posted by 2hotford
Hey,

Yep, those are the ones. Use PlastX with a MF cloth. Really work the product in using side to side motions only. When the product basically turns clear, remove with another MF towel. Give that a try!

Tim

BIG I used Plastx on my mirror housing on Saturday and they are in great shape. Thanx a lot....Looks grrrrrrreat!!