How to Clean and Care for Your Polycarbonate UTV Windshield

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Need some expert advice on how to keep your polycarbonate windshield looking like new? Kristin is going to show you what's up. Cleaning and caring for a polycarbonate windshield requires a very specific technique. Polycarbonate might be stronger than glass, but unless it’s hard coated, poly collects scratches more easily. That’s why you can’t just grab some Windex and bunched-up paper towels and go at it all willy-nilly. If you want your polycarbonate windshield to stay clean and pristine, there are some “dos” and “don’ts” that you should know.

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@PNWOffroadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Blotting with the shami? And you sat there and wiped it? Too funny.

@renejr2296 Жыл бұрын

Lol 😆...welp we're all human 😂

@jeremystandifird5884 3 ай бұрын

"The key here is blotting. Never rub or wipe down your windshield with a chamois..." As she's rubbing down the windshield with a chamois.... Considering more careful editing in order to cut down on any confusion. Very informative video, though. I just installed my poly windshields (front and back) yesterday, and this is helpful. Much appreciated!

@SuperATVMedia 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the feedback! Providing you are using a clean chamois, wiping shouldn't be an issue.

@renejr2296 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for one of the only informative videos I found on the topic 😄👌🏾

@SuperATVMedia Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@brentwsummers Жыл бұрын

Leaf blower after rinsing to remove all remaining water droplets. Works very good.

@SuperATVMedia Жыл бұрын

That's a great idea!

@gordonsillars Жыл бұрын

Super informative!!

@SuperATVMedia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@rrr3r2 2 жыл бұрын

This is the reason why I finally went with a glass windshield

@PNWOffroadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, don't waste your money on plastic

@cody4089 Жыл бұрын

Glass cracks. Unless you’re not riding hard with other people you might have luck.

@jmackinjersey1 Жыл бұрын

Until it breaks, cracks, chips and you need to replace it. Lexan can easily be cleaned and scratches removed, and it is harder to break or chip.

@rrr3r2 Жыл бұрын

@@jmackinjersey1 mine is on a Kawasaki Teryx I don’t go fast I don’t bash through brush. I needed something that I could scrape the ice off of in the early mornings when I’m trying to go hunting. Not something that I have to try to melt the ice off of

@Doogie777 2 жыл бұрын

Plexus Plastic Cleaner, the best stuff ever

@eightdsbaby4003 Жыл бұрын

This comment is better than the entire video. Thank you

@authentichomestead 8 ай бұрын

Was wondering what would you use to remove frost or ice build up in winter on the windshield or to prevent it the night before?

@heavenleigh111 Ай бұрын

Just lay a piece of cardboard, rug or old floor mats over it as the night before option

@RocksNRuts4 Жыл бұрын

wow i did all those except windex! no power washing or trail squeegee?

@SuperATVMedia Жыл бұрын

Power washing and squeegees are not a good idea on polycarbonate.

@jmackinjersey1 Жыл бұрын

Funny how the clips of the buggy going through the woods doesn't show it getting dirty at all.😁

@SuperATVMedia Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the views!

@kenmri1 3 ай бұрын

I have the Super Atv Maxdrive windsheild and the instructions say you can use rubbing alcohol to clean. Am i ruining my windshield?

@SuperATVMedia 3 ай бұрын

No! Rubbing alcohol works to remove any sticky substances on your poly.

@jeffh3170 Жыл бұрын

Polycarbonate care info is EVERYWHERE!! Maybe help us by telling us how to care for soft plastic UTV windows. J

@SuperATVMedia Жыл бұрын

Soft plastic as in what's on a soft cab enclosure? We can see if we can put something together!

@jeffh3170 Жыл бұрын

@@SuperATVMedia I mean, I cant believe that there is as many as there are and no one seems to have anything to protect them.... it's weird! I guess people think that if you dont have the money to spend 2k on an enclosure, you must not want to protect your $500 one. 😖☹

@dkdogs Жыл бұрын

Can’t find the XR coating on your sight??

@SuperATVMedia Жыл бұрын

XR Optic coating is added to the poly in the manufacturing process of our scratch resistant windshields.

@RocksNRuts4 Жыл бұрын

@@SuperATVMedia lol

@codyg727 2 ай бұрын

I spent $580 on a polycarbonate windshield for my x3, went mudding an got scratched to absolute shit. Buying glass from now on

@SuperATVMedia 2 ай бұрын

Unfortunately, if you want a scratch proof material, glass is the only way to go.

@heavenleigh111 Ай бұрын

Never buy one that doesn't have scratch guard protection on it

@jmackinjersey1 Жыл бұрын

To avoid water spots, Do Not Do This In DIRECT Sunlight.

@bartcarroll348 10 ай бұрын

I use lemon pledge, just like on an airplane

@Mikeyhoncho1 2 жыл бұрын

is that not hard coated? I would never run poly uncoated in the front, rear maybe, but not front. If it is coated, this much care and carefullness isint needed.

@PNWOffroadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

They still scratch. I had one. Never again.

@Mikeyhoncho1 2 жыл бұрын

@@PNWOffroadAdventures no issues with mine. I run a electric wiper, and wash is however I want minus windex, zero scratches

@PNWOffroadAdventures 2 жыл бұрын

@@Mikeyhoncho1 I ride where lots of dirt and mud trails so that's why mine didn't last. I load manual wiper and even rinsed most the dirt before using it. Still small scratches. Glad yours is working well

@RocksNRuts4 Жыл бұрын

how do i know if mine is coated? its oem Polaris

@heavenleigh111 Ай бұрын

@@PNWOffroadAdventuresI put a Cooter Brown hard coated windshield on RZR for my daughter in southern WV with a manual wiper for 6+ years now. She keeps it covered in mud and wipes it constantly with the wiper, cleans the inside with Windex and a squeegee usually a couple of times each ride when it's dusty and to keep it clear when raining especially at night. The only scratches she has are from flipping it and it slid over some rocks once that cut a few deep groves into it. I think wherever you bought yours from must've accidentally sent you a windshield without any coating in it.

@TheSkitd Жыл бұрын

So why did I pay $100 extra for a Hard-coated windshield?

@SuperATVMedia Жыл бұрын

Our scratch resistant windshields are hard coated, but that does not make them scratch proof. This video will help you prolong the life of your polycarbonate windshield whether it has the XR Optic scratch resistant coating or not.

@TheSkitd Жыл бұрын

@@SuperATVMedia I've watched your video that says it needs to be dry cleaned or you risk scratching it. Way to absolve yourself from all liability and yes I do have a Super ATV windshield installed in my sxs. I'm not talking about grinding mud into the windshield with a dirty rag that I used to clean my wheels either.

@codyg727 2 ай бұрын

Need to make a video where the windshield is covered in thick mud. Scratched the fuck out of mine

@SuperATVMedia 2 ай бұрын

If your windshield is covered in thick mud, it is recommended to saturate the mud with clean water until it rinses off completely before wiping the poly down.

@MrMd5555 5 ай бұрын

Well what is gentle dish soap, i think the majority of people come here to find out what product to use, the rest is somewhat intuitive... dawn dish soap to me isn't "gentle" dish soap as it has chemicals in it that strip wax and other protective coatings off of paint, so what is gentle dish soap, can you just tell us what you used or at least hint at it?

@SuperATVMedia 4 ай бұрын

Baby soap or liquid Ivory soap are both good options.