Rear Screen Cleaner

MZ3RK · Post by **MZ3RK** » Wed 08 Feb, 2006 10:51

Whats do you find is the best cleaner for the rear screen? Prefferably one which can remove scratches?!

JAY · Post by **JAY** » Wed 08 Feb, 2006 11:01

The stuff you can get from BMW dealerships works well for me. Pleased 3with the results.

Not tried anything else really

ChrisXL · Post by **ChrisXL** » Wed 08 Feb, 2006 11:02

I use the complete set from http://www.renovointernational.com/
quite happy with it.

MZ3RK · Post by **MZ3RK** » Wed 08 Feb, 2006 11:13

Renevo! Thats the one of heard about! Can you buy it from Halfords?

ChrisXL · Post by **ChrisXL** » Wed 08 Feb, 2006 11:19

No idea for the UK (don't think so), if you order it directy it would take approx. 2 days to be delivered (here in the Netherlands)

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Wed 08 Feb, 2006 12:25

ChrisXL wrote:I use the complete set from http://www.renovointernational.com/
quite happy with it.

But they don't do the reviver in RED....

Black, dark blue or brown, that's yer choice...

So no good for me.

Does anyone know of a soft top reviver in Red?

A.

ChrisXL · Post by **ChrisXL** » Wed 08 Feb, 2006 12:30

Alfie wrote:
ChrisXL wrote:I use the complete set from http://www.renovointernational.com/
quite happy with it.
But they don't do the reviver in RED....

Black, dark blue or brown, that's yer choice...

So no good for me.

Does anyone know of a soft top reviver in Red?

A.

I know........... have been hassling them to get the reviver in red.
Maybe if they get more requests....................

The reviver works as a charm. Used the black one on Yvonne's beige top, is now a nice black top. (took 5 layers though)

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Wed 08 Feb, 2006 12:37

Like Jay, I have always been satisfied with the BMW product. It works well.

Kipper · Post by **Kipper** » Wed 08 Feb, 2006 17:29

Renovo works well, it will remove the smaller scratches but a previous owner must have put mine through the car wash every week, some larger scratches remain.

The other thing is it will move dirt you didn't know was there, much improved. Only cost a fiver for the tube - enough for 3-4 applications.

Marvellous · Post by **Marvellous** » Thu 09 Feb, 2006 22:17

Found that T-cut works fine for me.

Mick

Alfie · Post by **Alfie** » Thu 09 Feb, 2006 23:30

Marvellous wrote:Found that T-cut works fine for me.

Mick

You really mean ON THE HOOD?

A.

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Fri 10 Feb, 2006 08:32

Have heard this mentioned before. Sounds a bit drastic but apparently it does work.

Robin · Post by **Robin** » Fri 10 Feb, 2006 09:14

The BMW stuff is really good as Jay mentioned.
It seems to make the scratches disappear.
I think maybe it acts like microscopic filler.

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Fri 10 Feb, 2006 10:32

Always used the BMW paste with excellent and long lasting results

just make sure it doesn't touch any other interior black surfaces, takes ages to get it off

garyw

Robin · Post by **Robin** » Fri 10 Feb, 2006 10:54

Gary.. that's good that you use a BMW product.
We'll let you put a Zroadsternet Sticker on your car then

Ooops I mentioned the 'S' word

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Fri 10 Feb, 2006 12:46

Robin wrote:Gary.. that's good that you use a BMW product.
We'll let you put a Zroadsternet Sticker on your car then
Ooops I mentioned the 'S' word

I said "used" as in past tense

I have a glass window now (luxury eh!) so now use Mr muscle!!

S*****r, that sound like an idea...

garyw

Bryn · Post by **Bryn** » Fri 10 Feb, 2006 18:50

I have always used http://www.meguiars.co.uk/ and the results a gleaming

Marvellous · Post by **Marvellous** » Sat 11 Feb, 2006 23:40

Marvellous wrote:
Found that T-cut works fine for me.

Mick

You really mean ON THE HOOD?

A.

Keh!

Left it clear & sorted for me. Just don't go mad wi' it.

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Sun 12 Feb, 2006 17:02

Hi
when my rear window get really bad, i use brasso, do it carefully in a circular action, wait till it drys, buff off, and you will be amazed at the the result
yes its a mild abrasive

ray

BostonGreenZ3 · Post by **BostonGreenZ3** » Sun 12 Feb, 2006 19:57

Marvellous wrote:Found that T-cut works fine for me.

Mick

Me too, does a marvellous job

MZ3RK · Post by **MZ3RK** » Mon 13 Feb, 2006 12:22

BRASSO?!?

Okay, i'll take your word for it and give it a go!

garyw · Post by **garyw** » Mon 13 Feb, 2006 15:44

I tried some of the other household products mentioned above prior to joining the forum, but the results didn't last as long as what the BMW paste did, which is one of the things that made it worthwhile.

garyw

brat · Post by **brat** » Tue 14 Feb, 2006 04:52

Hi all. I have seen problems occur when an owner not satisfied with a product goes ahead and trys a different product over the top that is obviously not compatable. You should cut off the previous before using something else.
I have tried all and now use a ceramic cooktop cleaner to remove the fine scratches and gunge. This is a super fine sharp abrasive that is water based not solvent based. Please do not use brasso that one owner mentions. I am on the understanding the ammonia base will eventually etch into and destroy the plastic.
These hints were picked up from a reputable plastics chemist.

tags · Post by **tags** » Tue 14 Feb, 2006 09:36

I have had a tube of the BMW Cabrio paste stuff for a few years now. At the time i thought it was expensive, but its like magic. And, its lasted about 4 years so far. As Gary said, make sure you dont get it on anything black (like the zip around the window), very hard to get off.

Tags

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Thu 16 Mar, 2006 16:42

Has anyone tried hindsight? I know it's really expensive in comparison to the others, but was thinking it might work out the same in the long run. The only difference I can see between all the others and hindsight is it makes the plastic more supple, avoiding split screens.
Anyone????????

muppet · Post by **muppet** » Thu 16 Mar, 2006 16:46

I looked at the hindsight site as well , then paid £ 5.50 including postage for the renovo stuff , my once opaque screen is clear now ,joy I can see lots of things get smaller in the rear view mirror

Boysie · Post by **Boysie** » Thu 16 Mar, 2006 16:53

Hi
I just checked there web site
and they are expensive
but if it works that's better
and cheaper than a new rear window fitted

i would also be interested if anybody has used hindsight

Ray

SuzyZ3 · Post by **SuzyZ3** » Fri 17 Mar, 2006 12:19

Has anyone used Greygate Plastic Polish?

There is a lot of it on Ebay etc.. someone selling it for £13, he same thing on MGF site is £5 plus £1 p&p.. alot of people are saying its great.. anyone on here used it? knows about it?

Thanks

Suzy

///M_aniac · Post by **///M_aniac** » Sat 18 Mar, 2006 17:17

Never heard of it

calbens · Post by **calbens** » Sun 19 Mar, 2006 14:52

Boysie wrote:Hi
I just checked there web site
and they are expensive
but if it works that's better
and cheaper than a new rear window fitted

i would also be interested if anybody has used hindsight

Ray

Boysie, I've bit the bullet and ordered the Hindsight! I'll let you know how I go on with it, just hope it's as good as they say it is.

Taz · Post by **Taz** » Wed 22 Mar, 2006 16:29

Would these products get the crease out of the window too?

muppet · Post by **muppet** » Wed 22 Mar, 2006 16:54

Taz wrote:Would these products get the crease out of the window too?

the renovo stuff did not get rid of the crease but it did clear the discolouration on the crease

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