newbie question about cleaning....
09-17-2004, 12:17 AM
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newbie question about cleaning....
I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows? Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap? Thank you for your time!
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Domenic Fontana
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Domenic Fontana
09-17-2004, 12:27 AM
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Re: newbie question about cleaning....
First Domenic, just remember that paper towels should NEVER be used on
plastic windows, they will eventually scratch them so badly that the windows
will turn opaque and yellow. Paper towels are made from wood products which
produce millions of tiny scratches each time they're used.
A mild solution of soapy water is best, after the windows have been hosed
off to get rid of as much dirt as possible first. Use a soft slightly
dampened cotton towel or old t-shirt as a cleaning and polishing cloth.
Jerry
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Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Domenic Fontana" <moosedom@verizon.net> wrote in message
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I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford
one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows?
Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap?
Thank you for your time!
JEEP!
--
Domenic Fontana
plastic windows, they will eventually scratch them so badly that the windows
will turn opaque and yellow. Paper towels are made from wood products which
produce millions of tiny scratches each time they're used.
A mild solution of soapy water is best, after the windows have been hosed
off to get rid of as much dirt as possible first. Use a soft slightly
dampened cotton towel or old t-shirt as a cleaning and polishing cloth.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Domenic Fontana" <moosedom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:5zt2d.20438$z_3.918@trndny07...
I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford
one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows?
Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap?
Thank you for your time!
JEEP!
--
Domenic Fontana
09-17-2004, 12:27 AM
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Re: newbie question about cleaning....
First Domenic, just remember that paper towels should NEVER be used on
plastic windows, they will eventually scratch them so badly that the windows
will turn opaque and yellow. Paper towels are made from wood products which
produce millions of tiny scratches each time they're used.
A mild solution of soapy water is best, after the windows have been hosed
off to get rid of as much dirt as possible first. Use a soft slightly
dampened cotton towel or old t-shirt as a cleaning and polishing cloth.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Domenic Fontana" <moosedom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:5zt2d.20438$z_3.918@trndny07...
I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford
one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows?
Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap?
Thank you for your time!
JEEP!
--
Domenic Fontana
plastic windows, they will eventually scratch them so badly that the windows
will turn opaque and yellow. Paper towels are made from wood products which
produce millions of tiny scratches each time they're used.
A mild solution of soapy water is best, after the windows have been hosed
off to get rid of as much dirt as possible first. Use a soft slightly
dampened cotton towel or old t-shirt as a cleaning and polishing cloth.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Domenic Fontana" <moosedom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:5zt2d.20438$z_3.918@trndny07...
I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford
one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows?
Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap?
Thank you for your time!
JEEP!
--
Domenic Fontana
09-17-2004, 12:27 AM
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Re: newbie question about cleaning....
First Domenic, just remember that paper towels should NEVER be used on
plastic windows, they will eventually scratch them so badly that the windows
will turn opaque and yellow. Paper towels are made from wood products which
produce millions of tiny scratches each time they're used.
A mild solution of soapy water is best, after the windows have been hosed
off to get rid of as much dirt as possible first. Use a soft slightly
dampened cotton towel or old t-shirt as a cleaning and polishing cloth.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Domenic Fontana" <moosedom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:5zt2d.20438$z_3.918@trndny07...
I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford
one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows?
Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap?
Thank you for your time!
JEEP!
--
Domenic Fontana
plastic windows, they will eventually scratch them so badly that the windows
will turn opaque and yellow. Paper towels are made from wood products which
produce millions of tiny scratches each time they're used.
A mild solution of soapy water is best, after the windows have been hosed
off to get rid of as much dirt as possible first. Use a soft slightly
dampened cotton towel or old t-shirt as a cleaning and polishing cloth.
Jerry
--
Jerry Bransford
PP-ASEL N6TAY
See the Geezer Jeep at
http://members.***.net/jerrypb/
"Domenic Fontana" <moosedom@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:5zt2d.20438$z_3.918@trndny07...
I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford
one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows?
Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap?
Thank you for your time!
JEEP!
--
Domenic Fontana
09-17-2004, 10:55 AM
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Re: newbie question about cleaning....
On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 04:17:05 GMT, "Domenic Fontana"
<moosedom@verizon.net> wrote:
>I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows? Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap? Thank you for your time!
>
>JEEP!
First of all, set your posting width to 70 characters in Message
Posting Options of your Newsreader program, so the line doesn't go
waaay off screen ;)
Rinse with fresh water to get the surface grit off, then clean with a
little plastic polish.
Use an old 100% cotton rag. Test the thread in the seams to make sure
they are not polyester, which will scratch plastic. Unravel one thread
and light it - if it shrivels into a small hard glob it's poly, if it
burns cleanly it's cotton.
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/...iccleaner.html
I have used Permatex Plastic Cleaner for may years and it's good
stuff. I haven't used the Plexus brand.
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
<moosedom@verizon.net> wrote:
>I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows? Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap? Thank you for your time!
>
>JEEP!
First of all, set your posting width to 70 characters in Message
Posting Options of your Newsreader program, so the line doesn't go
waaay off screen ;)
Rinse with fresh water to get the surface grit off, then clean with a
little plastic polish.
Use an old 100% cotton rag. Test the thread in the seams to make sure
they are not polyester, which will scratch plastic. Unravel one thread
and light it - if it shrivels into a small hard glob it's poly, if it
burns cleanly it's cotton.
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/...iccleaner.html
I have used Permatex Plastic Cleaner for may years and it's good
stuff. I haven't used the Plexus brand.
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
09-17-2004, 10:55 AM
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Re: newbie question about cleaning....
On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 04:17:05 GMT, "Domenic Fontana"
<moosedom@verizon.net> wrote:
>I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows? Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap? Thank you for your time!
>
>JEEP!
First of all, set your posting width to 70 characters in Message
Posting Options of your Newsreader program, so the line doesn't go
waaay off screen ;)
Rinse with fresh water to get the surface grit off, then clean with a
little plastic polish.
Use an old 100% cotton rag. Test the thread in the seams to make sure
they are not polyester, which will scratch plastic. Unravel one thread
and light it - if it shrivels into a small hard glob it's poly, if it
burns cleanly it's cotton.
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/...iccleaner.html
I have used Permatex Plastic Cleaner for may years and it's good
stuff. I haven't used the Plexus brand.
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
<moosedom@verizon.net> wrote:
>I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows? Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap? Thank you for your time!
>
>JEEP!
First of all, set your posting width to 70 characters in Message
Posting Options of your Newsreader program, so the line doesn't go
waaay off screen ;)
Rinse with fresh water to get the surface grit off, then clean with a
little plastic polish.
Use an old 100% cotton rag. Test the thread in the seams to make sure
they are not polyester, which will scratch plastic. Unravel one thread
and light it - if it shrivels into a small hard glob it's poly, if it
burns cleanly it's cotton.
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/...iccleaner.html
I have used Permatex Plastic Cleaner for may years and it's good
stuff. I haven't used the Plexus brand.
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
09-17-2004, 10:55 AM
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Re: newbie question about cleaning....
On Fri, 17 Sep 2004 04:17:05 GMT, "Domenic Fontana"
<moosedom@verizon.net> wrote:
>I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows? Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap? Thank you for your time!
>
>JEEP!
First of all, set your posting width to 70 characters in Message
Posting Options of your Newsreader program, so the line doesn't go
waaay off screen ;)
Rinse with fresh water to get the surface grit off, then clean with a
little plastic polish.
Use an old 100% cotton rag. Test the thread in the seams to make sure
they are not polyester, which will scratch plastic. Unravel one thread
and light it - if it shrivels into a small hard glob it's poly, if it
burns cleanly it's cotton.
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/...iccleaner.html
I have used Permatex Plastic Cleaner for may years and it's good
stuff. I haven't used the Plexus brand.
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
<moosedom@verizon.net> wrote:
>I am a new wrangler owner, just finally got one when I was able to afford one. My question to the group is how do you clean the soft-top windows? Can you use Windex or something or is it best with just water and soap? Thank you for your time!
>
>JEEP!
First of all, set your posting width to 70 characters in Message
Posting Options of your Newsreader program, so the line doesn't go
waaay off screen ;)
Rinse with fresh water to get the surface grit off, then clean with a
little plastic polish.
Use an old 100% cotton rag. Test the thread in the seams to make sure
they are not polyester, which will scratch plastic. Unravel one thread
and light it - if it shrivels into a small hard glob it's poly, if it
burns cleanly it's cotton.
http://www.plexusplasticcleaner.com/about.html
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/menus/...iccleaner.html
I have used Permatex Plastic Cleaner for may years and it's good
stuff. I haven't used the Plexus brand.
John
John Davies TLCA 14732
http://home.comcast.net/~johnedavies/
'96 Lexus LX450
'00 Audi A4 1.8T quattro
Spokane WA USA
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