Eisenglass General Cleaning Product(s)

tpenfield

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My 'new' boat came with a full camper enclosure with all the associated 'eisenglass' (a.k.a. clear plastic). I managed to put the thing up this weekend . . . that only took about 1 hour !?!? :rolleyes:

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The Previous Owner (PO) told me that he never used the 'glass' panels and enclosure, he only used the bimini. So, I'm not sure when the full enclosure was last used, but it could be many years . . . :noidea:

All the panels (canvas and 'glass') are in decent shape, but it looks like the glass could use a general cleaning.

I have done some searching and have found mixed advice on good products to use (and ones to avoid) for cleaning the glass. I know that there are some polishing products, but those seem to be more geared towards restoration of cloudy glass, etc. I have also seen some information on products like, pledge, plexus (?), and a few others that look great at first, but then have longer term negative effects on the clarity of the 'glass'.

So, I am looking for any/all advice on the general cleaning of 'eisenglass' and the proper/better cleaning products to use.

TIA :)
 
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BobGinCO

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While we use 303 on the vinyl, we use some plastic cleaner that came from "The Container Store" for our "glass".

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crabby captain john

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Re: Eisenglass General Cleaning Product(s)

I have a full enclosure but only the section above the windshield has ever been used. I sent it to the canvas shop recently to be "polished".
 

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Actually, I'm looking for general cleaning not restoration of the 'glass'

Some of those work for cleaning too, and in a few years, you may start a thread asking for "restoration" products
for your glass, just being pro-active. I always used Plexus on our last 3 boats for routine cleaning.
 

dingbat

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I use Plexus on mine enclosure
 

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Re: Eisenglass General Cleaning Product(s)

I got some "Meguiar's Mirror Glaze Clear Plastic Detailer" . . . seems to do the trick. :thumb:

It is just for cleaning of the eisenglass. They have another set of products for restoration of scratched/cloudy glass.
 
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