cleaning and restoring curtians

birdhunter · 02-23-2007, 02:03 AM

I have an older set of curtians that have minor scratchs and are a little cloudy. Can anyone tell me how to clean or restore the plastic.

micchip · 02-23-2007, 02:42 AM

Hi Birdhunter, This is the best I've come across. First I use the cleaner and follow it up with the polish. I've gotten this at Boater's World as well as Waste Marine.

http://www.meguiars.com/?boat-plasti...lastic-Cleaner

http://www.meguiars.com/?boat-plasti...Plastic-Polish

rich · 02-23-2007, 08:47 AM

I use this stuff called plexus. But be sure to read the instructions on it. It is the same stuff the NC marine patrol uses. It works GREAT.

Miles Offshore · 02-23-2007, 08:08 PM

mequires and plxus are both good. 210 polish and cleaner seem to me to be the same stuff with the 210 being kinda "generic",lol(a few dollars cheaper") Collonite insulator wax also works good. Lots of good stuff out there- If you curtains were made from strataglas then you can lay them out in the sunlight and use a little heat (like a hair dryer) and the cloudiness should disappear. If they are not strata and are a cheaper plastic then the plasticisers in the plastic are "migrating" to the surface and that cannot be fixed. The same thing happens when you see the yellow brittle edges on some folks curtains. hope this helps-

Proheat · 02-23-2007, 08:15 PM

I'll second the comment about PLEXUS. I have used it many times and it works well. Just remember not to use anything even slightly abrasive on the clear curtains(includes rough cleaning cloth) or you'lle have cloudy curtains permanently.

The first time I used plexus, I was totally amazed how it worked. They looked like new again. Just read the directions and follow them.

Good Luck!!

Surfergirl · 02-23-2007, 08:51 PM

Here is another option for you. orBrite will remove small scratches and any film that may be qresent to clear up the curtain. You apply it with a soft rag then towel dry and buff to a shine.

BUT.. if you have strataglass you need to use IMAR yacht soap for them. DO NOT USE simple green on them! that stuff dulls them faaaast!

TROPHY SPORTFISHING · 02-23-2007, 10:44 PM

210 is the heat but if you have strataglass use a cleaner that is made for just that.

TOO EZ · 02-24-2007, 09:29 AM

210....................

02-23-2007, 02:03 AM	#1
birdhunter Stop staring at my Avatar. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Morehead City Posts: 420 Credits: 7,464.1 Occupation: Mate	cleaning and restoring curtians I have an older set of curtians that have minor scratchs and are a little cloudy. Can anyone tell me how to clean or restore the plastic.

02-23-2007, 08:08 PM	#4
Miles Offshore sometimes i sit and think, and sometimes i just sit Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: VaBeachVa Posts: 1,261 Credits: 1,409.0 Boat: 1978 Seacraft Home Port: Lynnhaven Inlet, VB Occupation: Sailloft Manager.............	mequires and plxus are both good. 210 polish and cleaner seem to me to be the same stuff with the 210 being kinda "generic",lol(a few dollars cheaper") Collonite insulator wax also works good. Lots of good stuff out there- If you curtains were made from strataglas then you can lay them out in the sunlight and use a little heat (like a hair dryer) and the cloudiness should disappear. If they are not strata and are a cheaper plastic then the plasticisers in the plastic are "migrating" to the surface and that cannot be fixed. The same thing happens when you see the yellow brittle edges on some folks curtains. hope this helps- __________________ *Craig* -------------------------------------------

02-23-2007, 08:51 PM	#6
Surfergirl Crab mustard is good Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 700 Credits: 6,159.7 Occupation: Yacht detailer Blog Entries: 3	Here is another option for you. orBrite will remove small scratches and any film that may be qresent to clear up the curtain. You apply it with a soft rag then towel dry and buff to a shine. BUT.. if you have strataglass you need to use IMAR yacht soap for them. DO NOT USE simple green on them! that stuff dulls them faaaast! __________________ Diane's Yacht Detailing full service detailing and yacht maintenance 252-916-4488 252-916-6338 Well, hell, if you're gonna do it, do it!

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02-23-2007, 08:47 AM	#3
rich Crab mustard is good Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Eastern, NC Posts: 832 Credits: 4,610.8 Boat: Sea Time Occupation: Personal Banker	I use this stuff called plexus. But be sure to read the instructions on it. It is the same stuff the NC marine patrol uses. It works GREAT.

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