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How to CLEAN PLASTIC CONVERTIBLE WINDOWS
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Күн бұрынThis video shows you how to clean the rear plastic window on your convertible, demonstrated on my Porsche Boxster 986. It will let you see out of the window again!
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@pfaris2 3 жыл бұрын
Didn’t even know this was possible! Wow, looks great compared to original
@HelpMeDIY 3 жыл бұрын
+pfaris22 thanks man 😁
@philrivera1413 Жыл бұрын
Another great video for us all who have the plastic rear window. I could use this process on my 1998 986 as well Aaron - thank you!
@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын
+Phil Rivera yessir! 🍻
@MikeStrip Жыл бұрын
I had a upholstery shop install some 30 gauge vinyl last year replacing my back window and after a year it started to look like this as well. Great video. I would love to see a video showing an affordable option for replacing the plastic back window with a glass one.
@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын
+Mike Strip thanks! 🍻
@jadamsnz 3 жыл бұрын
Your channel has inspired me to work on my 1997 986. So far I've replaced the (ugly original) wheels with 18" Cayman wheels, replaced the trunk and frunk shocks, fixed a non-functioning driver's seat electric back adjust, fixed the louvers I accidentally disconnected in the HVAC vents when I removed cup holders from them. Still on my to do list is fix a broken piece of trim around the convertible mechanism that rattles like mad and refurbish the leather seats. I'm also considering doing the mod where you replace the convertible's top front location points with 987 ones to reduce the creaking of the top when up - anyone have experience with that?
@HelpMeDIY 3 жыл бұрын
+John Adams glad it’s been an inspiration! Never heard of that mod before...
@TheChrisParkhouse 3 жыл бұрын
Looks great! Love all your Boxster videos. I’ve just purchased a lovely lapis blue 986 2003 here in the UK. I won’t be doing too much work on it myself but still find them really helpful for what to do get a specialist to do or not!
@HelpMeDIY 3 жыл бұрын
+Chris Parkhouse thanks and enjoy the new ride!
@joef2593 3 жыл бұрын
Definitely needed to see this, mine is way worse, thanks guys!
@HelpMeDIY 3 жыл бұрын
+Joseph Farley post a before and after on my Facebook page so we can see 😁
@yuhyuhyuhyuh135 3 жыл бұрын
great video bro
@HelpMeDIY 3 жыл бұрын
+Dash Wolcott thanks! 🍻
@dolph7656 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great advice. I have a 2002 Boxster and have always cleaned/polished the vinyl window by hand. Never thought of using an orbital. The inside does get fogged up I believe due to heat when it is stowed and clearly shows some round marks etc. Cleaning it with the top in place requires you to be a contortionist and its hard to keep from being sloppy. Opening the top a bit makes it easier but much less effective and likely slopier. Any further advice regarding possible tools to use on the inside to make the job easier would be greatly appreciated!
@HelpMeDIY 3 жыл бұрын
+Dolph 😎
@sivispacemparabellum8592 8 ай бұрын
Could you make a video on how to restore the small cracks and holes that develop in the folds of the plastic when storing the convertible top? It's possible that water may enter through there, but I don't see a way to fix it (aside from replacing the convertible top).
@HelpMeDIY 8 ай бұрын
+@sivispacemparabellum8592 I don’t know of a way to do that 🤷♂️
@sivispacemparabellum8592 8 ай бұрын
I had thought about applying some type of glue (flexible and rubbery) and baking soda to fill in, in conjunction with some type of waterproofing. What I would still need to know is what glue to use... one that won't burn the plastic, won't dry out and cause further fractures, etc. I had thought about using glue for ping pong paddles - which is rubbery (and I understand would withstand the folding of the convertible top). It's a topic for which I can't find any videos on KZfaq, no information in forums. It probably generates traffic for you; give it some thought. Many of us want to solve this problem (which everyone experiences sooner or later), and besides the cost of replacing the top, I'm not confident that it will be perfect in terms of opening, closing, and sealing@@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 8 ай бұрын
@@sivispacemparabellum8592 I agree it would be a great solution (and video)! Not having a Boxster anymore makes it pretty hard to come up with something unfortunately. Sounds like a great project for someone to try and if they figure something out, meet up with me and we can make a video to help the community 😉🍻
@sivispacemparabellum8592 8 ай бұрын
It would be a pleasure to meet up. If you happen to be in Asturias (Spain), let me know, and we can have some ciders ;)@@HelpMeDIY
@HelpMeDIY 8 ай бұрын
@@sivispacemparabellum8592 that would be awesome! 🍻
@Mary-tr1ul Жыл бұрын
Hi Erin, I just started to watch all your KZfaq videos today, I love this one, look so good after, please send Shawn over to my house to do my two convertibles, (just kidding), after watching I order the same product on Amazon (over $100+), try it myself, I will forward your video to all my friend, thank you Mary
@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын
+Mary you’re welcome! I’m a male though, so it’s “Aaron” 😉🍻
@MyFuriousGeorge 2 жыл бұрын
Great video. makes me think about headlight polishing kits. Would they work on badly obscured tops. I have two convertibles with issues and thinking I should try it.
@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын
+Carlos Alberto not sure… the one I used recently probably wouldn’t. Last step is a sort of ceramic coating the brings the clarity, but you don’t want that on plastic that bends and folds.
@Mary-tr1ul Жыл бұрын
sorry for the misspell your name? Thank you! Love your video!
@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын
+Mary no worries 😁🍻
@alexpalacios1566 Жыл бұрын
Great video, thanks! I am going with the Sonax Perfect Finish as my compound polish on my 996 rear window. Can you tell me which polish Shawn used after the compound?
@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын
+Alex Palacios link to the polish Is in the description I believe
@bionictulip 3 жыл бұрын
Re: Ceramic Coating: No, don't ceramic coat a flexible surface. Ceramic is rigid. It won't survive on a surface that is bending almost 180 degrees in some spots. You could try graphene spray coatings that have a 3-6 month life, but don't use ones with SiO2 in them.
@HelpMeDIY 3 жыл бұрын
+bionictulip good tips thanks!
@aidenchristian23 2 жыл бұрын
What was the name of the compound chemical that you used on the window before you applied the polish chemical,loved how this turned out!
@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын
+Aiden Christian waxedshine one hybrid compound + polish
@sandylivingston6855 2 жыл бұрын
What kind of cloth do you use.
@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын
@@sandylivingston6855 I’ll add the microfiber cloths to the description
@leshionlivingston3837 Жыл бұрын
My haze on my 1970 Torino gt convertible is bad. is this a great recommendation?
@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын
+LESHION LIVINGSTON enjoy seeing through it once again 😁🍻
@serlasco 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Aaron, my Boxster started making a snapping sound when the convertible roof is almost closed. The button works and the roof moves when I attempt to open and close it but it is when it gets near being completely closed, I hear the snapping sound only one time. Any idea what it might be? Thanks, love your videos
@HelpMeDIY 3 жыл бұрын
+SERG yikes. Could be part of the gear/motor mechanism or something in there binding/interfering with the normal operation. I’ve never experienced it personally so I don’t have any wonderful advice or specific suggestions for you, sorry! If you get it diagnosed and fixed I’d love to know what it ended up being! Take some pics and video 😉
@serlasco 3 жыл бұрын
@@HelpMeDIY Dang :/ thanks for the reply! I'll for sure keep you updated
@ivanmeljac350 Жыл бұрын
Hi, can you please tell me what compound product your are using as the first step on the plastic window? Thanks.
@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын
+Ivan Meljac the products should be in the description
@kellynash4588 3 жыл бұрын
Great video 👍 Have you decided what to do with your bumper yet?
@HelpMeDIY 3 жыл бұрын
+kelly nash not yet...
@alexmessina3383 Жыл бұрын
Ok thnx. So u wldnt use a rotary first even a screen in slightly worse condition??
@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын
+Alex Messina I think so!
@rally4vets 3 жыл бұрын
I have a Boxster window I need to do. Could you please list the actual products he used? Thanks.
@HelpMeDIY 3 жыл бұрын
+VetsRally4Vets did you see the products in the description? Those are the links he gave me.
@rally4vets 3 жыл бұрын
@@HelpMeDIY Got it. Thanks. Very nice video.
@HelpMeDIY 3 жыл бұрын
@@rally4vets you’re welcome 🍻
@machito179 Жыл бұрын
Mine is yellow I think its sun burn what can I do to clean it
@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын
+Edward Suarez did you try this yet?
@goldpony10 Жыл бұрын
I did not catch the products he used
@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын
+Emanuel Recupero check the video description 😉🍻
@beelee8989 2 жыл бұрын
Why don't you tell us the products you're using?
@HelpMeDIY 2 жыл бұрын
+Bee Lee thought I did. And the same or comparable ones should be in the description
@28761d Жыл бұрын
That's already clean. Not a good example. Use a window that's really hazy/cloudy.
@HelpMeDIY Жыл бұрын
+Debbi Ellis I don’t let things I own get THAT bad 😂
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