Plexiglass Windshield

[robstead]

Hey everyone,

Current situation is I have a 67 MFG Niagara Custom with I am pretty sure the original plexiglass windshield, however it's really hard to see out of it at times unless it's wet, which isn't really often. I've been trying to shop around and ask glass shops and a few auto places to see if they work with bending the glass into the frame, so I turn to you guys for options..

1.) how hard would it be to make my own using the original frame?

2.) is there any method of madness to reduce the haze and make it clear again?

 

[DeepCMark58A]

You can wet sand with 400 grit and get some scratch and swirl remover and use a power buffer.

 

[jbcurt00]

But only if its not crazed, internal cracking

http://forums.iboats.com/forum/boat...placing-windshield-on-1964-starcraft-jet-star

 

[GA_Boater]

Woodonglass posted this link a long time ago from FiberGlassics. It worked for me.

http://www.fiberglassics.com/research/66-windshield-101-shining-up-that-old-windshield.html

 

[Bondo]

Ayuh,.... I learned Flame Polishing Plexiglass, back when I worked in the sign biz,....

 

[robstead]

Ayuh,.... I learned Flame Polishing Plexiglass[/URL], back when I worked in the sign biz,....

Interesting concept to say the least, nice results also.

I went ahead and got my orbital buffer and some meguiaes rubbing compound and hit the windshield a couple times and the results are fantastic. Doesn't look 100% new but pretty nice for a windshield 30+ years old, thanks for all the responses

 

[robert graham]

My rail buggy has a plexiglas windshield and for years I've had great results cleaning it inside and outside with a soft cotton rag and W-D 40.....cleans very well and eliminates that hazy look....give it a try!

 

[CraigBarnard]

I used Flitz polising paste and an electric buffer on mine.
Worked quite well.
www.flitz.com

 

[fhhuber]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UEJbKLZ7RmM&t=269s

Doing the windshield is just like doing a HUGE headlight....

As long as its just surface issues (and being wet makes it clear up says its just the surface) you can polish off the scratches and embedded dirt then coat it with a good UV resistant clear paint for plastics. 7 to 12 years before you need to do it again.

 

[Old Ironmaker]

Just 2 weeks ago we took the old wind screen for a 72' Sunray into a local commercial Plexiglas shop and they remolded a new one for less than 200 CDN. It looks absolutely fabulous. Call around. I haven't had any luck whatsoever with any of the restoration creams they sell. A month or 2 or a year even latter and the haze is eventually back. Spending that money for us was a no brainer. I'm not up to doing all that sanding and buffing these days.

I was told buffing with Flitz and the like takes the outer layer of glaze off and below it is porous.