Shouldn't Plast-X have a gritty feel?

[southpactire]

Re: Shouldn't Plast-X have a gritty feel?

Some of the results posted show excellent results and I am curious if they acheived them by hand or using a machine?

I have used the #10 & #17 by hand with a microfiber on the plastic convertible windows of my 380SL with only moderate sucess. It may be that I cannot get it looking like new due to the aging of the plastic over the last 25 years...but that isn't going to stop me from trying.

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Shouldn't Plast-X have a gritty feel?

I have used the #10 & #17 by hand with a microfiber on the plastic convertible windows of my 380SL with only moderate success.

What are you working on?

M1008 is a "Pure" polish in that it is non-abrasive, analogous to #7 for paint.

M1708 is a very light cleaner/polish that uses both chemical cleaners and diminishing abrasives to clean and polish, it is very light in its cleaning ability compared to PlastX.

If you have dull, hazy, oxidized, yellowed plastic, then the first best choice for removing defects and restoring clarity is PlastX

[Murr1525]

Re: Shouldn't Plast-X have a gritty feel?

Hey Mike,

If #10 is analogous to #7, does it off any protection, or will it wash off as easly as #7 in the rain, etc?

[southpactire]

Re: Shouldn't Plast-X have a gritty feel?

What are you working on?

M1008 is a "Pure" polish in that it is non-abrasive, analogous to #7 for paint.

M1708 is a very light cleaner/polish that uses both chemical cleaners and diminishing abrasives to clean and polish, it is very light in its cleaning ability compared to PlastX.

If you have dull, hazy, oxidized, yellowed plastic, then the first best choice for removing defects and restoring clarity is PlastX

Mike,

I'm working on the clear plastic windows of the convertible top on my "83 380SL. It's 25 years old and original plastic. I have only used M17 on it, with the result of cleaning the dirt off of it, but not fully restoring the clarity. I also had an OLD bottle of the mequiars "clear platic polish" and idicates it's use is to restore and maintain optic clarity. It's in a white bottle with a navy blue label with red lettering. And I also have PlastX.

Since I am trying the least aggressive approach first, should I step up the "passion" with M17 by using a terry towel instead of microfiber or perhaps a foam polishing pad (i'm a little leary of using a machine on the convertible window) ~or~ go to PlastX with foam polishing pad as indicated on the label.

Thanks for your input...I will post photos later. My daughter and I are cleaning up the "other" pony and going on a trail ride this afternoon.